As featured on 50 minutes inside | TF1, join brothers Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, one of the most luxurious and iconic hotels of the UAE. With close to a 2.5 hour-drive from Abu Dhabi, the asr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a 19,000-acre resort that stands amid the sand dunes of one of the largest deserts on Earth. With 205 rooms, including 14 suites and 51 pool villas, the fortress-like architecture is a callback to the traditional Bedouin forts. Meanwhile, the interiors are a perfect blend of Arab aesthetics and contemporary comforts. The resort is also home to no less than 5 restaurants and bars, including the traditional Bedouin Al Falaj, and the rooftop grill house Suhail.
In this week’s episode of our Documentary Series, Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien invite you to discover what makes the uniqueness of the asr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Though the architecture and the sheer size are conducive to a relaxing experience, the 400-plus staff demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and warmth, and the hotel offers an incredible variety of activities that includes such experiences as falconry and saluki shows, camel trekking, and horseback riding in the sand dunes, among others.
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Discovery of the hotel built in the middle of the desert
01:07 Falconry experience
02:14 Saluki shows and animals inside of the resort
03:27 The different cuisines offered within the hotel and the chef's garden
05:09 Falconry experience
05:40 Inside shoots of the hotel
