SIR BANI YAS ISLAND

Sir Bani Yas Island is one of the eight islands that make up the Al Dhafra Desert Islands. It is a nature-based destination housing stunning wildlife, a range of family adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites. Awarded the World's Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination at the 2014 World Travel Awards, more than half of this incredible island is made up of the Arabian Wildlife Park, one of the region's largest wildlife reserves housing more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian Oryx, gazelle, giraffe, hyena and cheetah. You can enjoy 4x4 wildlife safaris in specially designed vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island's state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities and lessons for the whole family. If you're looking for a personalized tour to explore the island in more detail, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, an Abu Dhabi hotel on the mainland, can help you book one. With three Anantara retreats on the island, guests can indulge in luxurious five-star accommodation at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, enjoy seaside seclusion at Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort and natural beauty at Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort. See flamingos congregating in the mangrove lagoon and stroll along white sand beaches.