- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
About Al Shams Restaurant & Bar
A bright, breezy restaurant on the north shore of Desert Islands, looking out over the Gulf. Lunch runs to burgers and salads, dinner to mezze and curry, and there is an extensive children's menu plus ice cream and halva. The bar serves drinks poolside and cocktails at sunset.
Part of the dining roster at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, this international restaurant.
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The Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara experience
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara stands on the untouched northern shore of Sir Bani Yas Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, and is the largest of the three Anantara properties on the island with 64 rooms, suites and pool villas overlooking the Arabian Gulf. It carries the island's shared guest facilities…
Getting there
Transfer to Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara from Velana International Airport (MLE) is coordinated by the resort and confirmed at booking.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Al Shams Restaurant & Bar
What cuisine does Al Shams Restaurant & Bar serve?
Al Shams Restaurant & Bar at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara serves International. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Al Shams Restaurant & Bar included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Al Shams Restaurant & Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Al Shams Restaurant & Bar
Specialty restaurants at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.