Dubai’s luxury island where every room opens onto a private beach
CNNThis CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — Stepping off the speedboat onto the soft white sand dotted with lush tropical greenery, it might be easy to mistake this resort for Bali or the Maldives. Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is Anantara’s second resort in the city after its inaugural property on Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island project by developers Nakheel, and is every bit as luxurious as befits the glitzy city, now home to some of the world’s most extravagant hotels. The multi-billion dollar mega-project was the brainchild of Dubai businessman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, who also has a home on the island, but it’s not only the rich and famous who can enjoy Dubai’s hottest new address. Courtesy Anantara On the night we visit, the stars shine brightly over the resort, which has a serenity and simplicity unlike the city’s other island destinations, which still push opulence over ambiance. “For Dubai, this is what makes this place unique,” says resort manager Giacomo Puntel, who says it’s a “sophisticated” take on island life.
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