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Dubai is known to offer a myriad of exciting vacation destinations to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate. While many of its popular resorts feature luxury beach hotels, a new trend has risen among those visiting Dubai to immerse themselves in its culture and heritage, leading to several tranquil desert resorts popping up.
Presently, Dubai is home to quite a few popular desert resort destinations, all located in the heart of its desert regions. These resorts come with desert-focused activities like camel riding, dune bashing, stargazing, wildlife viewing, and desert safari, complemented by luxury amenities like world-class dining and spa services. Let’s explore the best desert resorts in Dubai today.
Al Maha Desert Resort
Located just 45 minutes away from the city is the Dubai Desert Conservative Reserve, where the quaint Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Al Maha, resides. This exclusive desert resort offers a 5-star stay with stunning desert views.
Besides choosing from a vast selection of 42 private luxury villas or luxurious Bedouin-style tents, guests can also access other luxurious amenities like pools and private decks, alongside fine-dining options and explore the reserve and its wildlife in a natural setting.
Experience an authentic Arabian experience and partake in desert-style activities like camel and horseback riding, falconry, and animal-watching to catch the elusive Arabian Oryx. Guests can also lose themselves in the dreamy, starry night sky before dozing off to a peaceful sleep.
Bab Al Shams
Bab Al Shams is a stunning desert resort built to charm the senses with its top-tier spa treatments and wellness journeys. Situated opposite the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve and beyond the Expo 2020 Lake, a Bab Al Shams desert stay offers a peaceful and relaxing surrounding.