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Experience boutique luxury at its best with World Islands first luxury resort
This island sanctuary by Anantara Resorts offers guests enough glitz and glamor of the ‘City of Gold’
Yet it's secluded enough for one to feel ensconced in privacy
This is the first resort in the South American part of the World Islands archipelago
The 70-key resort lets you pick from a variety of views of the iconic cityscape
It offers a view of the famous landmarks of Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab, and a combination of island and sea vistas
Each of the suites, beach- and pool-villas here come with a balcony, deck, or terrace
The 40 private pool villas have an outdoor dining area and direct access to the beach
Expect decent interiors with a light contemporary feel, rattan detailing, and turquoise accents
For the ultimate island experience, inviting outdoor bathtubs are freestanding amongst lush surroundings
Among the dining options are Qamar, an Arabic-Indian restaurant
Helios is a casual Mediterranean restaurant
Luna, a stylish bar lounge and Grand House, a lobby cafe
The resort’s unique location on the archipelago brings complete tranquility to the guest experiences
Enjoy ‘Cinema under the Stars‘ in total peace and privacy, at the end of a sandbar
Anantara’s signature Dining by Design has a special home in a bubble on the shoreline, for a candle-lit romantic setup
Relax on your very own luxurious HamacLand, a unique floating lounge with hammocks
To explore the surrounding islands of ‘The World’, get onboard on one of the luxury boat cruises arranged by Antara
With six treatment rooms and cabanas, the Antara Spa on the beach offers a range of holistic wellness therapie
Traditional Thai healing treatments and the signature Island Lava Shell Massage relaxes the muscles and boosts blood circulation
A well-equipped gym and yoga studio with skyline views makes for a great workout session
The resort also offers a wide range of water sports including kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
Surrounded by more than 5,000 plants, it also has a large on-site greenhouse growing hydroponic and organic fruits and vegetables
It has a commitment to sustainability that shows in its various functions
Prices start from USD440 plus taxes per night for two with complimentary breakfast in a Junior Ocean View Suite