Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is always coming up with something new. While Greece is a long way from the Middle East, luxury travelers can experience a sense of the beautiful Greek Island at the Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat.

Experience a sense of Greece at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat

The Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat consists of a cluster of striking white buildings, nestled in Ghantoot, an enclave on the coast around halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A press release about the hotel’s opening reads:

Created to reflect the iconic buildings of its namesake island, the low-lying white buildings of Anantara Santorini blend gently with the surrounding landscape and house a collection of ultra-private accommodation offering spacious interiors with ample sun-drenched terraces and unspoiled sea views.

Meanwhile, the adults-only resort opened at the end of February and boasts 22 rooms with prices starting at around $735 per night. Besides being luxurious accommodations on the beach, the hotel also offers exclusive use for weddings and other events.

Anantara also has existing properties in Phuket, Thailand and in Bali, Indonesia. Moreover, its brand is known as a place for a tranquil stay. Moreover, Anantara Santorini is a continuation of the brand’s expansion in the United Arab Emirates. Another hotel in Abu Dhabi is the Eastern Mangroves Hotel, while the hotel group also features the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.

A visit to Santorini for inspiration

According to Bloomberg, the brand’s design team visited the real Santorini Island in Greece for inspiration in their designs. Meanwhile, the retreat features its own private beach and an outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf. Moreover, an indoor cinema provides private screenings on demand, including an option to request late-night movies with custom gourmet cuisine. The retreat also offers bespoke spa treatments in private beachside cabanas for total relaxation while on vacation.

As for the guest rooms, each features natural earth tones with barrel ceilings and most offer white terraces similar to those throughout the Greek Islands. Moreover, guests have 24/7 access to a butler service and can book beach picnics, snorkeling and scuba outings and more.

About the hotel group

The Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is a part of Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, investor and operator that features a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Americas.

Moreover, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is a convenient 25-minute drive from the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, which was recently crowned the most luxurious airport in the world. Meanwhile, the retreat is also a short, 35-minute drive from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Experience a sense of Santorini, Greece this year while enjoying a luxurious stay on the beach in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Take a brief tour of the hotel in the clip below: