A serene luxury resort bordering the UNESCO-protected Eastern Mangrove National Park, offering a unique nature-immersed luxury experience in the heart of Abu Dhabi. All rooms overlook the mangroves or the city. Features kayaking directly into the mangroves, an infinity pool, and the acclaimed Ingredients restaurant. A tranquil escape just minutes from downtown.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Resort sits on the Eastern Ring Road bordering the UNESCO-recognized Eastern Mangrove National Park, just minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and around 25 minutes from the airport, making it an unusual pairing of nature reserve and city convenience. The low-rise resort is built in a modern Arabian style with earthy tones and timber screening designed to blend into the surrounding mangrove landscape rather than dominate it. Every room overlooks either the mangrove waterways or the Abu Dhabi skyline across the water, with suites offering private balconies well suited to watching flamingos and herons that frequent the park. The signature experience is guided kayaking directly from the resort into the protected mangroves, alongside cycling trails and stand-up paddleboarding. Dining centers on Ingredients, an all-day restaurant built around open kitchens and market-style produce displays, along with a shisha terrace and lobby lounge. Wellness facilities include an extensive Anantara Spa, an infinity pool positioned for mangrove views, a yoga studio, and a fitness center. Service is relaxed and wellness-focused compared to the city's beachfront palaces, appealing to couples and nature-minded travelers, though family activities and business facilities are also available for a broader range of guests.
Amenities
- Infinity pool
- Spa
- Kayaking
- Multiple restaurants
- Fitness center
- Yoga studio
- Mangrove tours
- Cycling
- Kids activities
- Business facilities
Location
Eastern Ring Road, Abu Dhabi
24.4251, 54.4377 View on map
Highlights
- Direct kayak access into protected Eastern Mangroves National Park
- All rooms overlook mangrove waterways or the Abu Dhabi skyline
- Ingredients restaurant is one of the resort's most acclaimed dining venues
Tips for visiting
- Book the sunrise or sunset kayak tour, when mangrove birdlife is most active
- Choose a mangrove-facing room over a skyline-facing one for the quieter, greener outlook
- Combine the stay with the resort's cycling trails, which loop directly through the mangrove reserve
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms and pathways are available throughout the low-rise resort.