Abu Dhabi

At Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm, the address on Sir Bani Yas Island's pristine beachfront supplies the strongest sense of place. The hotel itself stays relaxed, giving guests a composed base in Abu Dhabi.

Austin Butler used Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara as a base during a film production, trading the public world for a fortress-like retreat in the Liwa Desert. The setting supplies its own cinematic scale: dunes running to the horizon, quiet courtyards and rooms designed as shelter from the heat. It offers seclusion with a strong sense of place rather than anonymous luxury.

Al Wathba A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa draws its character from a spa and a five-star address in Abu Dhabi. The stay remains closely tied to Abu Dhabi.

There is a clear focus at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island: a spa, a sauna and a fitness centre, a well-placed address in Abu Dhabi, and the wider appeal of Abu Dhabi just beyond the hotel.