The most beautiful desert hotels in Dubai and the UAE

Monday, 29. October 2018 | Dominik Plüss

A stay in a desert hotel in Dubai is an unforgettable experience. We present our top 3.

Desert hotels in Dubai: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Al Maha, just an hour’s drive from Dubai, is described as a legendary place of refuge. According to legend, the lost oasis was sought after in vain for generations until a young man was led to Al Maha by his falcon. Al Maha is the name for the Arabian Oryx, an almost extinct species of antelope. Today it can be spotted from the desert hotel.

The spacious, opulently furnished rooms honor the surroundings with their design and invite you to discover Arabian culture. The paradisiacal stay at Al Maha is complemented by exquisite restaurants and the Timeless Spa.

Desert hotels in Dubai: Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Bab Al Shams is located just 45 minutes from Dubai and is a unique vacation spot. Guests can expect an enchanting desert backdrop and authentic Arabian architecture. This oasis of calm offers exquisite cuisine, nature trails, camel rides and countless desert adventures.

The combination of diverse activities, a great panorama and first-class hospitality make the Bab Al Shams a desert hotel in Dubai that is definitely worth a visit.

Desert hotels in Dubai. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

The desert hotel Qasr Al Sarab is located a little further away from Dubai, a whole three hours’ drive away. But the journey is definitely worth it. You’ll notice this when the hotel stands out like a mirage against the flame-colored dunes of the Rub ‘ al Khali desert. From camel rides in the largest sand desert in the world to dining under the desert sky and relaxing in the hammam, guests at Qasr Al Sarab are pampered in the most luxurious way.

The palatial oasis radiates an incomparable tranquillity that reflects thousands of years of Arabian tradition. This is why the Qasr Al Sarab is one of the highlights of the United Arab Emirates that is difficult to compare with other hotels.

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