Banana Island Resort is a premier luxury resort where rooms start at about $350 per night and go all the way up to $2,700 per night.
The resort island is located off the coast of Qatar, which borders Saudi Arabia and sits near Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. It's considered a part of the capital city, Doha, which is also the country's largest by population.
Guests fly into the Hamad International Airport, before taking a 25-minute catamaran boat ride to reach the island shore.
On the crescent-shaped island, private villas line the shoreline, while other amenities — such as restaurants and spas — fill the middle.
The island resort first opened in 2015, and features luxury hotel rooms and plenty of wellness- and adventure-based activities.
The island's impressive entrance functions as the centerpiece for the entire resort ...
... and is just as beautiful in the daytime as it is at night.
Inside, guests get their first taste of the interior decorating that can be seen throughout the resort ...
... which involves natural colors, luxurious seating areas ...
... and intricate designs.
The island has its own state-of-the-art wellness center ...
... where guests will discover amenities reaching well beyond those of a standard gym.
In addition to treadmills, guests can discuss personalized fitness programs and tailored classes with the resident specialist.
Options include healing treatments, private yoga, juice cleanses, and more.
Alternatively, guests can visit the Anantara Spa ...
... to enjoy spa treatments inside.
When it comes to housing, guests can choose from a variety of options, including rooms, suites, and villas in various sizes and styles.
Options range from sea-view rooms with balconies ...
... to suites with walk-out living rooms ...
... and master bedrooms ...
... to multi-bedroom villas with private pools.
Overwater villas are also available ...
... and come in two-bedroom or three-bedroom varieties.
The resort also features a public lagoon pool ...
... and a dive pool. Other areas include a surf pool and a kid's water park.
The resort also boasts a cinema, a bowling alley ...
... and a playground for kids.
While it's a dry island (no liquor or wine is served), it has plenty of dining options. The Italian Riva Restaurant is just one of seven restaurants and cafes on the island, each of which has a distinct look and style.
The Q Lounge & Restaurant sits above the water and serves tapas ...
... while Al Nahham features Arabic-Mediterranean cuisine.
The outdoor Tanzerin Beach Grill offers a more casual take on dining.
Guests can also request "dining by design" and customize a menu to enjoy on a private corner of the beach.
And, of course, the natural attraction of the island can't be overlooked either: All guests have access to the beach throughout their vacation.
