Anantara World Islands Dubai, DubaiAnantara World Islands Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 160 of 453 hotels we score in Dubai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.8.Anantara World Islands Dubai is a five-star resort situated on South America Island within the World Islands archipelago. Located four kilometres off the coast, the hotel provides direct beach access and views of the Dubai skyline. It features 70 rooms and includes facilities such as a full-service spa, swimming pools, a gym, and a kids club. On-site dining options include Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. The property suits families and those seeking water sports or yoga. Reaching the island requires a 15-minute speedboat journey from the mainland, which may be a consideration for guests preferring immediate land access.What stands out

Private beach access

Views of the skyline

Indian and Mediterranean dining

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Requires speedboat transfer

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