A tiny, crescent-shaped island in the Arabian Gulf has 141 luxury villas and a private, half-mile beach - here's a look inside the resort
- Banana Island Resort is a private luxury resort in the Arabian Gulf.
- The resort has consistently earned awards since it opened in 2015, including, most recently, a 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice pick.
- In addition to its pristine beaches, the resort, like many around the world, places special emphasis on wellness-based services: It has a spa, a state-of-the-art wellness center, and personalized fitness and nutrition agendas.
Banana Island Resort is a distinctly crescent-shaped island off the coast of Qatar.
The resort, which opened in 2015, has 141 sea-view rooms, suites, and villas, nearly half a mile of private beachfront, and an array of awards to its name. Since its inaugural year, the resort has earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Travelers' Choice awards, along with several World Travel Awards.
The hotel is operated by Anantara, a division of Minor Hotels that manages resorts in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
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Like many high-end resorts around the world, Banana Island Resort places considerable emphasis on health-based services; according to the resort's site, it's the only wellness center in a resort setting in the Middle East. Guests even have the option of enrolling in programs that include personalized fitness and nutrition agendas. A special offer also allows "dining by design" where guests can customize a menu and dine on the beach after a chef prepares their requests.
Keep reading to take a look at the exclusive resort.