The wonderful Al Maha Dubai, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, is a magnificent haven of peace in one of the hottest destinations on the Persian Gulf. Just a 45-minute drive from the bustling center of Dubai, this romantic desert resort is a modern interpretation of a Bedouin village. Spacious tented villas with private infinity pools are picturesquely nestled among rolling sand dunes. Guests can enjoy complimentary activities such as champagne camel rides at sunset.
This resort is undoubtedly a magical place of peace and relaxation. Here you can experience wonderful moments surrounded by the vast desert landscape and enjoy a range of wellness offerings. Passionate nature guides are happy to share their knowledge of the flora and fauna of the nature reserve. When you're not riding through the desert, you can swim a few laps in the outdoor pool or work out in the fitness center before indulging in an aromatherapy treatment or a traditional Arabic Rasul chamber experience with steam and mud at the Timeless Spa.
The freestanding tented villas, covered with canvas, are scattered across the desert and offer complete privacy, allowing you to lounge on your private terrace or cool off in your plunge pool, with only the occasional curious gazelle to disturb your peace. The furnishings feature comfortable super king-size beds, Arabic antiques, and a cozy seating area. Behind ornate wooden doors are elegant marble bathrooms with huge bathtubs, separate rain showers, double sinks, and Bulgari toiletries. Families or groups can book the two-bedroom Royal Suite or the opulent three-bedroom Presidential Suite.
The resort has an international restaurant, Al Diwaan, and a relaxed barbecue restaurant with stunning desert views. The restaurant's all-inclusive offer includes a buffet and à la carte breakfast, a three-course lunch, and a five-course dinner. Sample regional dishes such as a variety of Bedouin platters, Omani shrimp salad, and Arabic coffee panna cotta—which can also be served in your accommodation if you prefer. In the afternoon, tea and pastries are served at the Hajar Terrace Bar, where you can gaze out at the endless sand through a telescope.
Are you seeking tranquility, surrounded by dramatic desert and endless sand, like an oasis at the end of the world? This is precisely the experience that awaits you at Al Maha Resort, just one hour from the glitz and glamour of Dubai, in oriental splendor amidst a world of silence. The desert resort is rightly considered a premium retreat and delights with an all-inclusive offer full of adventurous activities, an open Arabic-style barbecue, and the signature Al Diwaan restaurant, which serves regional gourmet menus with panoramic views over the endless expanses.
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