The low-lying Bab Al Shams resort, nestled among the dunes, is the world’s favorite destination for dream desert retreats. This quiet sanctuary mixes rustic charm with top-tier hospitality and elegance to create a true desert experience.
Despite being cut off from the rest of the world, Bab Al Shams is nonetheless accessible, being only 45 minutes from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.
Within you will find a world of delectable food, outdoor hikes, camel rides, and desert activities. Bab Al Shams has everything you need for a great stay, from temperature-controlled pools to archery ranges and falconry shows.
There are satellite TVs in each of the 115 rooms, as well as complimentary wired Internet, coffee/tea makers, and bottled water. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and minibars supply drinks. Bathrobes and slippers are nice additions to your stay, and superior linens provide a restful night’s sleep. There are also safes, hairdryers, and phones available.
The resort’s desert habitat is home to gazelles, birds, geckos, and a plethora of other animals.
Deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps, as well as access to the sauna and steam room, are all available at the satori spa. The hotel’s own rooftop bar, Al Sarab Lounge, serves drinks and light cuisine. Enjoy the complimentary kids’ club, 24-hour gym, sauna, and children’s pool. Free WIFI is available in public areas, as well as a snack bar/deli and free supervised children’s activities. Breakfast is offered from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every morning. There is also free self-parking available, as well as the option of taking an airport shuttle.
The Bab Al Shams trip is not complete without a visit to the Al Hadheerah Restaurant. Delicious Arabic cuisine is the focus here, with a large buffet and a la carte selections. Every visit is an adventure, with breath-taking horse and camel rides and tanoura dancers spinning to their own beats. The setting is completed by falconry demonstrations and exuberant belly dancers.
The sights, magnificent panoramas, and world-class hospitality of Bab Al Shams make it the ideal location for peaceful stays, special occasions, and memorable business assemblies.
Relaxation at its finest. The resort shows you a different side of Dubai, one that transports you to an earlier era of Arabia. You will feel rejuvenated and relaxed. A trip to Dubai would be incomplete without some time spent away from the glamour and luxury in the desert.