Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announced that it will manage two new luxury lodges on Sir Bani Yas island in Abu Dhabi.
Due to open in late 2010, both resort lodges will offer unique experiences that capitalise on the impressively diverse beach and wildlife blend of Sir Bani Yas Island.
Al Barari Lodge, meaning Savannah, occupies one of the best locations on Sir Bani Yas Island in the west section of the Arabian Wildlife Park. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and salt-dome hilltops, 30 luxurious rustic lodges will be surrounded by a lush grass savannah, affording guests uninterrupted views of grazing sand gazelles, as well as Arabia’s elusive mountain gazelle and oryx.
Of equal allure, the Al Yamm Lodge meaning ‘The Sea’, will comprise island lodges of residing on the beautiful eastern shores of Sir Bani Yas Island, the retreat also edges a tranquil lagoon rich with high mangroves, treating guests to views of the elegant flamingos that favour this verdant sanctuary. Consisting of beach- style lodges overlooking the dazzling Arabian Sea, residences will benefit from a shoreline position and others will be set back with idyllic views over a beautiful salt-water lagoon.
In addition to the opening of these unique lodge retreats, the island will see further development with the launch of the Desert Islands Conference Centre, Desert Islands Dive & Water Sport Centre and the Sir Bani Yas Equestrian Centre, also to open later this year.
The conference centre, managed by Anantara, will be adjacent to the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on the north side of the island, between Anantara Spa and the Dive & Water Sport Centre. With capacity for 300 guests, the it will be the island’s first and only venue to accommodate larger groups. Facilities will include eight break-out rooms, a reception centre, a large courtyard, a business centre and prayer rooms.