{"id":20975,"date":"2013-07-03T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/anantara-sir-bani-yas-al-yamm-villa-resort-in-abu-dhabi-blends-beachside-luxury-with-wildlife-adventure-3\/"},"modified":"2013-07-03T10:02:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-03T10:02:00","slug":"anantara-sir-bani-yas-al-yamm-villa-resort-in-abu-dhabi-blends-beachside-luxury-with-wildlife-adventure-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/07\/anantara-sir-bani-yas-al-yamm-villa-resort-in-abu-dhabi-blends-beachside-luxury-with-wildlife-adventure-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Yamm Villa Resort in Abu Dhabi Blends Beachside Luxury with Wildlife Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort Exterior\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-387946\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Anantara-Al-Yamm-Villa-Resort-Exterior.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Anantara-Al-Yamm-Villa-Resort-Exterior.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 19px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\">Offering a unique experience that capitalises on the impressively diverse beach and wildlife blend of Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi,&nbsp;<\/span><b style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\">Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort<\/b><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\">&nbsp;offers an alternative stay experience complementing the existing Desert Islands Resort &amp; Spa by Anantara with five star luxury hospitality service, enhanced by an authentic Arabian look and feel.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: 19px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The retreat also fills a niche market on the island by focusing on the needs of travellers seeking a more exclusive, intimate island atmosphere, and a variety of thrilling experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Al Yamm Bedroom\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-387947\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Al-Yamm-Bedroom.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Al-Yamm-Bedroom.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">21 One Bedroom Villas can be found on the beach overlooking the dazzling Arabian Sea, where guests can benefit from a shoreline position with uninterrupted beachfront vistas, while 7 One Bedroom Pool Villas and 2 Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villas, each with private plunge pools, feature idyllic views over the beautiful salt-water lagoon.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Guests can dine at the delectable Italian restaurant, Olio, offering all day dining and a lounge bar, or enjoy a gastronomic feast at one of the island\u2019s five other restaurants, including the signature seafood restaurant, Samak, or the beachside Amwaj restaurant launched earlier this year. Additional facilities include a beachside swimming pool, a library and an exercise room.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Comprising  of 30 island villas of luxurious beachfront tranquility, Al Yamm,  meaning \u2018The Sea\u2019, resides on the beautiful eastern shores of Sir Bani  Yas Island, set on beaches renowned as the finest<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;on  the island. The retreat also offers villas situated on a tranquil  lagoon rich with high mangroves, offering guests views of the elegant  white and pink flamingos that favour this verdant sanctuary.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: left; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Al Yamm Veranda\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-387950\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Al-Yamm-Veranda.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Al-Yamm-Veranda.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Each villa features a luxurious rainforest shower with large separate bathtub to unwind in, as well as&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">high-definition flat screen TV\u2019s and an iPod docking station. Guests can also take advantage of the wide range of adventures available on the island, including a nature and wildlife drive, kayaking amongst the mangroves, horse riding or scuba diving, or can simply relax with a signature treatment in the Anantara Spa. All villa guests will also receive a personal briefing from their own wildlife guide to make the most of the unique and exotic flora and fauna that can be spotted around the island.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort Veranda sea view\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-387951\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Anantara-Al-Yamm-Villa-Resort-Veranda-sea-view.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Anantara-Al-Yamm-Villa-Resort-Veranda-sea-view.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The new resort is managed by the renowned Thai hospitality group Anantara, which also manages Desert Islands Resort &amp; Spa by Anantara, the only other hotel currently present on the island.&nbsp; Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort has been thoughtfully developed by Tourism Development &amp; Investment Company (TDIC) with consideration and respect to nature and the environment, using&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">design principles that combine best practice with maximum efficiencies and minimal environmental impact.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In addition to the opening of these unique villa retreats, Desert Islands WaterSports Centre also launched on the island earlier this year.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;\">For bookings and reservations, contact Anantara reservations on +971 2 656 1399 or visit the website:&nbsp;<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.al-yamm.anantara.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.al-yamm.anantara.com\/\" title=\"http:\/\/www.al-yamm.anantara.com\/\">www.al-yamm.anantara.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offering a unique experience that capitalises on the impressively diverse beach and wildlife blend of Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi,&nbsp;Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort&nbsp;offers an alternative stay experience complementing the existing Desert Islands Resort &amp; Spa by Anantara with five star luxury hospitality service, enhanced by an authentic Arabian look and feel. 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