Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort

The Liwa Desert is part of the Empty Quarter, the largest continuous sand desert on earth, and this Anantara resort sits squarely in the middle of it, about ninety minutes from Abu Dhabi. Standard rooms come with oversized soaking tubs and dune views; suites remind you, fairly forcefully, that you're in the Emirates. An infinity pool, a full spa, and rooms comfortable enough to disappear into for days round out the offer. The Michelin Guide awarded it one Key.