Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi

Condé Nast TravelerSep 1

Asanas at Sea? The Best Places for Yoga Around the World Are Also the Most Unconventional

From a rocky mountainside to the middle of the ocean, explore these singular places to practice your suryanamaskars.

Wellness center opens to panorama of the golden Liwa Desert.

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Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraHotelWellness center opens to panorama of the golden Liwa Desert.
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Lux* South Ari AtollHotelSouth Ari Atoll, MaldivesPractice asanas while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow.
The KyagarHotelNubra Valley, IndiaBoutique hotel on the ancient Silk Route in Ladakh.
Haritha Villas and SpaRestaurantHikkaduwa, Sri LankaOpen-air jungle yoga pavilion overlooking forest canopy.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar ResortHotelAl Jabal Al Akhdar, OmanSpectacular deck for yoga with breathtaking canyon view.
Keemala Resort and SpaHotelPhuket, ThailandTwo outdoor yoga spaces, one amid lush foliage.
Aro Hā Wellness RetreatHotelQueenstown, New ZealandYoga classes in the Aro Hā Room with lake views.
Jumeirah Olhahali IslandHotelOlhahali Island, MaldivesOceanic Balance Retreat on a private sandbank.
Acro SuitesHotelCrete, GreeceRestorative retreat with studios overlooking the Aegean Sea.

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The 15 Best Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Classic Arabian hospitality and striking views are never too far away in the UAE capital.

commissioned by the royal family, built in 2007

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Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraHotelcommissioned by the royal family, built in 2007
The Edition Abu DhabiHotelSet the scene for us.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat IslandHotelDriving up the welcome ramp to Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort almost feels though you're about to board a luxury…
Rosewood Abu DhabiHotelglass building on edge of Al Maryah Island
The St. Regis Abu DhabiHoteltowering landmark connected to beach club
W Abu Dhabi Yas IslandHotelbuilt directly above a Formula 1 circuit
Qasr Al SarabHotelReminiscent of a Bedouin village, the resort sits among the rolling dunes of the world's largest uninterrupted sand…
Oak RoomRestaurantMichelin-rated, serves steak and sides
Library BarRestaurantserves experimental cocktails
ErthHotelreimagined from former Armed Forces Officers Club
Al RimalRestaurantall-day dining, Emirati traditions
BeetzaRestaurantserves Neapolitan fare
Erth Qasr Al HosnRestaurantfirst Emirati restaurant awarded Michelin star
Ergon Deli & CaféRestaurantinspiration from the Aegean, serves Greek dishes
Mare MareRestaurantbeachside Italian with fresh pasta and seafood
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandHotelall-glass lobby with Arabian Gulf views
TeanRestaurantLevantine grilled meats
OffsideRestaurantcasual pub grub
WhiteRestaurantall-day dining
Dai Pai DongRestaurantCantonese restaurant, consistently busy
La CavaRestaurantSpanish-inspired, candlelit wine bar
Crystal LoungeRestaurantafternoon tea
St. Regis BarRestaurantexpertly made Bloody Mary
Villa ToscanaRestaurantItalian food
CatchRestaurantseafood restaurant
GarageRestaurantmulti-kitchen dining space
Brooklyn Chop HouseRestaurantdelivers steaks and Asian-inspired dishes
Erth Abu Dhabi HotelHotel
Abu Dhabi EditionHotel
Ergon Deli & CaféRestaurant

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Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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