Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort

The trip to the resort was well organized both ways and went fast. Counting the time inside the marina it took 15 pleasant minutes. From the moment of parking the car everything was well prepared and went smoothly. The personnel was always friendly and keen to make our stay a pleasant experience. Small hiccups were resolved quickly and professionally. The island as such is an oasis of peace and quiet. The food was very good in both restaurants. All in all a great place to stay. We will visit again and can warmly recommend it.

I just had amazing massage with Norma at this paradise location. You got to see her here. Girl from Bali made my day to help my lower back tension and strengthened my whole back. She has over 25 years of experience and got me feeling as 20 years old again! I highly recommend her to visit if you like great quality massage! Absolutely outstanding. I got tons of massages from 5 stars hotels all over the World and she is far the best! Hotel is beautiful too, outstanding customer service, they make you feel like home! Very grateful for hospitality!

I recently stayed at this hotel with my 2-year-old baby, and while the staff were friendly and the welcome was warm, unfortunately, the overall experience did not meet my expectations. To start, the room was not properly maintained — I found spiders and bugs throughout the space, including near the bed, which was very concerning considering I had a toddler with me. This raised serious safety and hygiene concerns, and it was quite disappointing to see such issues in what is supposed to be a high-end resort. The food prices were also extremely high and definitely not justified by the quality or variety offered. For a resort experience, I expected better value and options. Regarding transportation, the transfer boat does not have air conditioning, which is a major issue during the UAE summer heat. The lack of AC made the ride uncomfortable, especially with a small child. Additionally, the boat schedule was very limited and inflexible — I strongly recommend offering more frequent and convenient timings for guests. Although the island concept sounded appealing, it wasn’t as impressive in reality. I’ve visited other similar island resorts in the region and had far better experiences in terms of cleanliness, facilities, and atmosphere. Overall, while I appreciate the friendly staff and warm welcome, the issues with cleanliness, safety, food pricing, and transportation made the stay fall short of expectations.