Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort Reviews

A Hidden Gem – Like the Maldives and Africa Had a Baby in Abu Dhabi I’ve traveled to the Maldives and on safari in Africa, and Al Yamm somehow captures the best of both worlds – with complete privacy and Arabian luxury. From the moment you arrive, it feels wonderfully secluded. The villas are spacious, stylish, and open directly onto calm, turquoise waters. Waking up to the gentle lapping of the waves and a sunrise over the sea was pure magic. No crowds, no noise - just you, the ocean, and the occasional gazelle wandering past your terrace. What makes this place truly special is the surreal blend of landscapes. One moment you’re lounging by an infinity pool overlooking crystal-clear water (very Maldives vibes), the next you’re on a jeep safari spotting giraffes, oryx, and hyenas roaming freely across the island (pure Africa). It’s bizarre, brilliant, and beautiful. Everything is immaculate - the service, the food, the design. The staff anticipated every need without ever being intrusive. The main pool area is quiet and elegant, and the private beach feels like your own slice of paradise. If you want total escape, raw nature, and five-star comfort without flying to the Indian Ocean – this is it. Absolute heaven.

Absolutely stunning! Anantara's design philosophy is truly exceptional, always blending seamlessly with nature. The hotel is beautiful, and our stay was very comfortable. The villa was perfect for our family, with one king-sized bedroom and one standard room. The private pool in the courtyard was heated, making it ideal for swimming and playing at any time! The hotel offers a great selection of activities, like Safari, snorkeling, and mangrove kayaking, all of which were a lot of fun!

Amazing staycation. The staff is very helpful and always happy to assist. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary so they arranged a small cake also

Two very worthwhile nights.

Everything was perfect

Amazing experience

It's fantastic! The people and scenery are unique, and the rooms have their own private beach. It's less crowded and has great views.

The three hotels on the island offer villas with ocean views that are indescribably beautiful. The rooms are enormous, and the pools and spaces outside are beyond imagination. Just step out the door and you're greeted by the sea. You can also go animal watching in the morning. If you have time, you should stay for at least two nights to enjoy the slow pace of life.

The environment is very nice, a quiet and peaceful place.

It's a beachfront resort-style villa with a private pool. We experienced a spa and a wildlife safari – it was absolutely wonderful! Before the massage, there was a welcome drink (ginger tea), then we changed clothes and went into the steam room, followed by a foot massage. Afterwards, the staff had already set up beach chairs with tea and snacks. We comfortably watched the sunset there. The next morning, we got up at 6:30 am to take a 4x4 wildlife safari. Our guide was a very handsome and professional South African guy named Cameron. He led us to various wild animals on the island and we learned a lot about them – a truly enriching experience! Dinner and breakfast were both at the Italian restaurant Olio. The creamy pasta was delicious – I loved it!

The sea view of the hotel is really amazing. When you open the door, you will feel like you are in the Maldives. The pace of life on the island is very slow, which is especially suitable for lying down and relaxing. You can hear the birds singing anytime and anywhere, which is really helpful for sleeping~

The hotel we booked was fully booked, so we were later arranged to stay in another hotel on the island, but in the same group, and were given a one-bedroom pool villa. The hotel's service attitude is really good, and every employee is very friendly. The natural environment of wildlife protection is very unique. In the early morning and at night, you can see many animals wandering on the hotel lawn and the beach. The night sky is also very bright. We participated in two wildlife-related activities. The nature life drive in the morning is especially recommended. The children like it very much.

You can go on a safari, see all kinds of gazelles, giraffes, and leopard lotions, which is quite interesting. The room is quite comfortable, and it feels like wild camping.

The service was extremely bad, because you have to take a boat at the pier to arrive at the hotel. Just to make an appointment to confirm the boat time, it was such a simple matter. I actually made several emails and phone calls, and finally mixed up the order with my friend. The wildlife safari the next morning was completely unnecessary! It was not as good as the domestic wildlife parks, just deer and sheep. The few giraffes were also short-necked species, and there were only a few of them. In addition, there was a problem of discrimination against Chinese tourists by some service staff!!! We were told in our safari itinerary that we were not allowed to get off the car at all, but the car that my friend and white tourists were in was not only free to get off and take pictures, but also to go to more animal locations, and even to simply feed the animals. This difference is very infuriating! This hotel is directly blacklisted and not recommended for booking! !