Updated: October 21, 2024

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
The first resort to open on Dubai’s ambitious World Islands offers a breezy beach getaway within view of the Burj Khalifa.

Located about four kilometres off the coast Palm Jumeirah, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort was the first hotel to open on the emirate’s ambitious offshore project.

The luxury retreat, located on the South American continent of the World Islands development, is unlike anything that already exists in the UAE.

As the first resort to open at the World Islands, naturally, there is not much else around. However, that’s the charm of this resort. From the minute we arrive, there’s a sense that we’ve properly escaped the city, and if it wasn’t for the glint of the Burj Khalifa in the distance, we feel we could be in the Maldives — not bad for a 20-minute boat ride.

There are uninterrupted views in every direction, and the water surrounding the island is as blue as we’ve seen in Dubai.

Facing the beachfront, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Dubai and features a garden, terrace and restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also have pool views. The units feature a wardrobe.

An à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort.

The accommodation offers a children’s playground.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Arabic, German, English and Spanish.