Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villas

Margarita Fisher

Half the villas have direct access to the ocean, the other half is facing the bay - no swimming there, but views, birds and animals watching is great. All villas except 21 where we stayed have fence and very private. Villa 21 has an opening in the side fence where other people are walking by and can see you. Each villa has a private pool - can be made either hot or cold (by request), some villas have infinity pool. Beautiful pretty big infinity pool in the common area at the beach. Lounge chairs and umbrellas at the beach front, right by the water and plenty of sitting accommodations at the villa itself. Peacocks roaming around and small gazelles. The villas are perfect for watching sunrises. Pretty good restaurant with extensive menu. We enjoyed daily breakfast. Full bar and happy hour ( drinks discounted) from 5-7pm. The listing mentions outdoor shower in villas, but there wasn’t one - just a placeholder for it without hookups, not sure if that’s coming some time in the future. Currently (November 2025) there are renovations and construction going on by the bike path, so we had noise at night from construction vehicles which is unfortunate and we were not given any heads up from hotel about this. Otherwise this is a wonderful property, great for night photography and moon photography-especially the side of the hotel where no bike path as it has lighting all night.

S.K K

We had 2 nights with family in Al yam island. Staffs are extremely friendly and roos is wonderfuly maintained. I am definitely visiting again soon. If you want the time off from busy city life in UAE, highly recommend.

Leah Thomas

We stayed a night here in the savannah villa. It looks amazing and faces the forest and you can always see deer and birds and peacocks nearby the pool and villa. There is a private pool as well. Service and everything is top notch. You have to get down and park your car at the sir baniyas ferry station, there will be a ferry to the island.

Abir

We had such a fantastic time by the pool thanks to Greg! He is full of energy, always smiling, and made every moment so much fun. His creativity and ability to engage both kids and adults is truly impressive. Whether it was games, activities, or just creating a lively atmosphere, Greg made sure everyone felt included and entertained. Thank you, Greg, for making our poolside experience unforgettable – you are a star at Anantara! 🌴☀️💦

Majid Murad

Our stay at Anantara Sir Baniyas Island Resort had its highs and lows. To start with the positives, the reception team, customer service, and overall hospitality were Excellent. The staff were warm, professional, and genuinely attentive, which made us feel very welcome. However, there were several disappointments that affected the overall experience. The ferry boat transportation to the island was in very poor condition — the vessel was old and not up to the standards expected from a luxury resort. Additionally, we were transported alongside laborers, which made the journey feel uncomfortable and far from premium. This really set a negative tone before even reaching the island. At the resort, the breakfast buffet lacked variety, which was surprising given the brand’s reputation. There were very limited options, and it didn’t reflect the level of culinary experience you’d expect. As for dining, the African restaurant on the island was particularly disappointing.The food quality and overall dining experience were subpar. I would strongly not recommend it. While the location and natural beauty of the island are impressive, these operational and dining issues definitely took away from what could have been a truly memorable experience.