Dive pool at the new Desert Islands Watersports Centre on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Dive pool at the new Desert Islands Watersports Centre on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Anantara has launched a new watersports centre at Desert Islands Resort & Spa on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. 

Located on the beach, the Watersports Centre offers a range of diving and watersports experiences to suit guests of all ages and abilities.

Featuring a range of lecture rooms and a three-metre deep dive pool, the Watersports Centre can accommodate full PADI certification courses. 

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An Island Cruise is also offered, with private boat charters, stand-up paddle boarding, pearl diving and deep sea fishing activities soon to be added to the list of experiences.

In addition, guests can also take part in activities on the island such as the nature and wildlife drive, horse riding, kayaking or mountain biking.

Desert Islands Resort & Spa GM Steven Phillips said: “Anantara is passionate about immersing our guests in our magnificent and natural surroundings and our island location and wide ranging activities provide the perfect destination to do this. The opening of the Watersports Centre has opened up a new world of underwater adventures for our guests, to suit all seasons, and to ensure the perfect extended island getaway. We are also pleased to have the expertise of the Dive Mahara team on board to offer these exciting diving experiences”.

Anantara is now offering exclusive packages combining the new activities with luxury accommodation, such as the two-night dive refresher package starting from just AED 2280++, or the five-night open water discovery package from AED 5160++. All packages includes a supervised dive for two, accommodation in a room, suite or villa, return boat transfers to the island and daily buffet breakfast for two people.