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Bab AL Shams, A Rare FInds Desert Resort, Dubai

Bab Al Shams means ‘Gateway to the Sun’ in Arabic, and once you step over the threshold you will experience a very different take on luxury to a stay at one of Dubai’s high-rise city hotels. Modelled on a traditional Arabian fortified village with 115 rooms and eight Desert Pool Villas, this tranquil desert oasis has been brought bang up to date without losing any of its unique character. Spend the day indulging at the spa and hammam, while kids will love The Little Wanderers Kids Club for ages 4-12yrs. Dine at any of the seven restaurants and don’t miss drinks at the rooftop lounge with its stunning desert views. Immerse yourself in Arabian culture watching the whirling dervish dancers and enjoy the legendary live show at Al Hadheerah restaurant or explore the surrounding desert in one of the hotels fleet of 4x4s. 

5 Nights from £1,579

per person including Breakfast, return flights, private transfers and access to a UK airport lounge.

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Airport Transfer

1 hour form the airport

Location

On the edge of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, 45 minutes’ drive from downtown Dubai and an hour from the airport.

Accommodation

The resort’s 115 rooms and suites have been given a noticeable facelift, with a more muted and up-to-date colour palette, subtly echoing the desert surroundings. All accommodation includes a private balcony or terrace with views of the dunes or the serene courtyard gardens, and in-room amenities include flatscreen HDTV, WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities and a luxurious en-suite marble bathroom. Deluxe Suites have a free-standing bathtub, while Family Rooms and Suites are externally connected and can accommodate up to four adults and two children.

Restaurants And Bars

Al Hadheerah remains the showpiece restaurant at Bab Al Shams, with its legendary live show that has to be seen to be believed, but the rest of the dining and drinking venues are new. Zala draws on the flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean, while Anwā is a chic rooftop lounge serving cocktails and pan-Asian bites. There is also a pool bar, cigar lounge and lobby bar, and the resort can arrange a wonderfully romantic private desert dinner under the stars, surrounded by a constellation of candles to create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Facilities

The gorgeous infinity pool has graced many an influencer’s Instagram feed, with plush loungers set amongst the palm trees and views across the desert. There is also a separate pool for kids and a lap pool with swim-up bar. Revive yourself at the Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam, with classes in yoga and meditation on offer, along with a range of treatments using high-end products from the likes of Bamford. The kids’ club has an outdoor playground and offers activities including origami, clay modelling and face painting, supervised for children aged 5-12 yrs (younger ones are also welcome but must be accompanied by parents). There are a host of different ways to explore the surrounding desert, from high-octane options like fat bikes and 4x4s to more serene excursions by hot air balloon or camel.

Rebecca's View

OUR Dubai SPECIALIST

  • "Al Hadheerah restaurant offers an unforgettable evening, with its own souk, Middle Eastern live cooking stations, dancers, musicians, falconers and camel riders creating an incredible spectacle."
  • "Brunch is an institution in Dubai, popular with tourists, locals and expats alike, and Bab Al Shams obliges with a Greek and Turkish-inspired feast every Saturday."
  • "Bab Al Shams belongs to the Kerzner group, part of the same family as One&Only, so you know you will be in the capable hands of people who truly understand luxury hospitality."
  • "There is a genuine connection here with the culture, traditions and landscape of Arabia, from the adobe-walled architecture and native palms to the chance to try falconry or spot an Arabian oryx amongst the dunes."

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