Born by the will of the sheikhs Abu Dhabi with the aim of celebrating the traditions and historical roots of the Emirate, the new Qasr Al Sarab Resort (Mirage Palace) of the Anantara group is, as the name suggests, a mirage in the desert. Or, if you prefer, a luxury oasis in the midst of the impressive and suggestive dunes of the Liwa desert, part of the Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter), one of the largest stretches of sand in the world.
Architected and realized in the most authentic style of the ancient fortresses Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the resort contains all the most authentic and faithful details of the Arab tradition and has been designed to make known the heritage and history of the Liwa desert and to allow guests to be immersed in the desert culture and experience all the emotion. In fact, Qasr Al Sarab rises in a vast property in which they live in exemplary freedom typical of the wildlife of the desert, such as the Arabian Orch, the Mountain Gazzella and the Arab goat.
The decor of the 154 rooms and 52 villas is a perfect example of fusion between traditions and refinement that a resort of this nature and prestige requires. All the artefacts and works of art of the hotel are original objects from the Middle East and Africa, and give the resort a unique and special aspect. In the same way, the sign that indicates how to orientate within the vast property, is inspired by one of the most important Arab inventions, the astrolabe, the instrument that has always helped the Bedouins find their way into the desert.
Not by chance, then, the natural environment in which the complex is immersed is at the center of the activities proposed to the guests by the "Desert Experience Centre", ranging from the walks to the back of camels to the trekking in the desert, from the observation of the stars through the spectacular Empty Quarter to the courses of traditional Bedouin cuisine and painting with henna. Also reaching Qasr Al Sarab is in itself an extraordinary experience, whether you arrive by air, thanks to a landing track for helicopters, that by land, along a new road of 8 km that crosses the big dunes.
