Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
Dubai · United Arab Emirates
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Character and identity
A 15-minute speedboat hop from Anantara's Palm property lands you on a thatched, palm-covered sliver in the "South America" cluster of the World Islands, with an unobstructed panorama running from the Burj Khalifa to the Burj Al Arab. The 70 villas and suites lean tropical Thai-Indonesian (bamboo ceilings, rattan, turquoise accents) rather than Emirati. Dining spans Helios (Greek, beachside), Luna (Argentinian-inspired cocktails upstairs), Qamar (opulent Arabic-Indian, the pick for sunset), and a private beach-bubble concept. Service runs low-key, warm, and notably unstuffy. The spa is functional rather than a draw. Overall vibe: bohemian, intimate, deliberately un-Dubai.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples wanting a Dubai staycation that feels genuinely removed without sacrificing the skyline view, and families who'll make use of the kids' club, water sports (jet skis, hydrofoils, the floating Hamacland), and multi-bedroom pool villas. Anyone keen to see the World Islands first will get bragging rights.
Should look elsewhere:
Design literates expecting a polished, locally-rooted Anantara may find the rooms uneven and the layout odd (staff village and warehouses sit oddly close to the guest areas). Spa devotees and serious diners-out should skip it; the property is still settling in, with construction visible and vegetation yet to fill in.
Bottom line
The draw here is the view and the novelty: a 15-minute boat ride delivers an island escape with the full Dubai skyline as backdrop, and no other World Islands property currently rivals the vantage. Book it if you want a short, scenic decompression from the city, choose a junior beach access suite for the skyline or a pool villa for privacy, and ideally wait six months for the landscaping to mature.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Beach front
- Game room
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
