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Indulge in the UAE's rich past at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island takes you on an unforgettable journey to explore Emirati culture and heritage

Travel back in time together and explore the local culture and hospitality on Anantara's Culture and History Drive.
Sir Bani Yas Island is a Royal Nature Reserve established by the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Located on the 87 square kilometres island, Anantara manages three resorts. The family-friendly Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is decked out in state-of-the-art amenities and styled with eye-catching Arabian touches and antiquities echoing the UAE's culture and history. Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort is reminiscent of an ancient Pearl Fishing village with contemporary style, while Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort is nestled within an Arabian Wildlife Park with an African lodge-like ambience.
Each site provides a distinct insight into the island's history and expert guides take you on an enlightening 1.5-hour tour.
Here, you can view the areas where Shaikh Zayed spent his time and learn about the heritage, his considerable contributions to the island and initiative to preserve its natural habitat. During the tour, you will experience Arabic hospitality with coffee and dates, whilst learning the traditions and etiquette of drinking fresh coffee.
At the end of the tour, you are invited to leave your own legacy by planting a mangrove seedling on Sir Bani Yas Island.
Life is a journey. Book your next Anantara escape to Sir Bani Yas Island at www.anantara.com. To book the culture and history tour, call Anantara Activities at Sir Bani Yas Island on 02-801 5266 or e-mail: activitiesdirs@anantara.com. Tours are available twice a day at 11am and 4pm.