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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 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.
Source: Google Maps, World Population Review
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.
Source: Google Maps
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 ...
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.
When it comes to housing, guests can choose from a variety of options, including rooms, suites, and villas in various sizes and styles.
... and master bedrooms ...
... and come in two-bedroom or three-bedroom varieties.
... and a dive pool. Other areas include a surf pool and a kid's water park.
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.
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