Al Qudra Road Opposite Endurance City, Dubai 46500 United Arab Emirates
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#203 of 947 hotels in Dubai
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4.4
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4.6
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4.5
Value
4.1
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Bab Al Shams is a go-to desert experience inspired by Middle Eastern culture and radiant love for life and adventure, just 45 minutes from downtown Dubai, or 60 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Secluded within a landscape of golden dunes, our one-of-a-kind desert resort comprises 115 elegant contemporary rooms and suites designed with Arabic flair. Guests can enjoy five vibrant dining experiences, including the legendary Al Hadheerah, as well as beautiful adult and family pools shaded by native palms and revitalising wellness treatments at the spa.
Hot-air balloons over the dunes, Arabian horse riding, camelback trekking, falconry and nomadic nature tours to Al Marmoom Reserve are all part of the journey of resonance guests will make to uncover the mystique of Arabia.
Bab Al Shams is part of the Rare Finds umbrella brand, a collection of hotels managed by Kerzner International that celebrates the unique identity, location, talent and expertise of each property. Rare Finds properties are defined by their proximity to rich cultures and ability to offer journeys of incredible discovery.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Archery
Bicycle rental
Books, DVDs, music for children
Valet parking
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Horseback riding
Bicycle tours
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Walking tours
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hammam
Head massage
Massage
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bidet
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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English, French, Russian, Arabic and 3 more
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Grade: 38 out of 100
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5Attractionswithin 5 miles
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Al Qudra Road Opposite Endurance City, Dubai 46500 United Arab Emirates
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Most unprofessional restaurants reservations ever. I have called to make a booking the person did not show any interest on my reservation. I was waiting for the payment link and reservation confirmation but nothing happened. I called again to check it happened that she wrote my email wrongly. I mentioned that it is my husband birthday and I want a nice table in the middle. I reach the place they gave me an horrible table completely at the back of the iftar restaurant. So disappointed I do not recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear sabia23, Thank you for sharing your feedback online as we truly value your comments in regard to our service, facilities and your overall experience. We are indeed very concerned to read your feedback on our restaurant reservation, and certainly regret the shortcomings experienced which do not reflect the standards we strive to achieve at all times. We have reviewed and addressed your feedback in detail to the team who immediately implemented all the necessary measures to ensure such will not be repeated in the future. Once again, while we regret the inconvenience your experience has caused you, we sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to welcome you back, on this occasion do not hesitate to contact us to ensure the very best of care and attention. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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BabAlShams is a very nice hotel in a desert setting just 1 hour drive from Dubai. It was my third stay. The had a renovation last year. I liked the rooms Febr,2022 more but that is personal. The rooms are still very comfortable. The staff is outstanding. Specially Sajjaad from Lobby Lounge, Prakeet(breakfast) and Ismail (desert safari), the pool boys, actually everybody. Also the ladies with breakfast were very friendly. I travel by myself and it feels very warm to get attention.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: rooms with desert view are good; also the balcony rooms
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Response from Gilles Sohier, General Manager at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear biesjeb62, We would like to thank you for your trust and patronage of the resort over the past years. We are very pleased to read of your recent visit to our newly uplifted resort and delighted that you had a fantastic stay. I will ensure to share your wonderful feedback particularly on room comfort and quality of service with our team, who will be very appreciative of your positive comments. It is only through your valuable comments that we are able to excel and continue to deliver the extraordinary to our guests. On behalf of the team here at Bab Al Shams, we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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Beautiful hotel in the desert, it deserves to be visited. The breakfast and the meal in the restaurant were very good and we were happy with that. However, the service is not as good as in other hotels in Dubai. More than 2 hours delay for the delivery of the room for example. It is still a good experience in the desert of Dubai.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Hicham D, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback online with regards to your recent stay with us. We would like to thank you for your positive feedback on the resort facilities following an extensive uplift. The team consistently strive to deliver the best of care and will be appreciative of your kind comments. However, we have noted your comments on room readiness and quality of service and certainly regret any shortcomings experienced on this occasion, which do not reflect the standards we strive to achieve at all times. Rest assured we have reviewed and addressed your feedback in detail with the team to ensure such is corrected. More importantly, we will continue to place utmost priority on training and developing our team members to ensure that they are always able to deliver services to the satisfaction of our guests. Once again, we would like to thank you for your trust and patronage and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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Everything was perfect, beautiful architecture from the reception to the room, cozy and big room. The whole scene, you can’t stop staring water and fire combined in an amazing way. We tried almost everything and everything was great, welcoming and friendly team especially Joaquim was there whenever we need something, the spa is a place to relax and the treatment was exactly what we need. Both restaurants serving high quality of food and beverage and they have extraordinary ambience. Highly recommended We will come back soon, thank you Bab al Sarms team for making it great !
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Λευτέρης Μ, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. We are truly delighted to know that you had a fantastic and comfortable experience and appreciated our resort's new look and feel following the uplift, quality of staff, food and beverage and services we offer. We will ensure to share your feedback with our team, who will be very appreciative of your positive comments. Thank you once again for having stayed with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort assuring you of our very best services and attention at all times. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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My stay was unforgettable starting with the welcome we got from a Staff person I think from the emirates whose name I cannot remember and whom I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart for making my stay special and for changing our room from garden view to desert view that I had not been able to book. The Iftar dinner at Al Hadeerah restaurant, a huge buffet, with live station that I loved, friendly staff everywhere and always smiling and ready to make your stay unforgettable. The evening before dinner we admired the sunset at the terrace of the Anwā restaurant where we met a very kind Manager floor who we learned had left the Resort and who allowed us to watch the sunset on the stairs in the part that is under renovation. The next morning we had a fabulous international breakfast, with lots of local and fresh products at the Zala restaurant where we got to know Manager Boules, very kind, welcoming, smiling and professional, who convinced us to stay one more night in the Resort. They were two fantastic days that I will always carry in my heart and that I recommend to everyone to experience, a special resort in the style of One Thousand and One Nights as I like it and that makes you travel a bit like the fairytale of Aladdin and Jasmine. I also work in the luxury hospitality sector and often travel to explore hotels and restaurants and the welcome I have found here and in the UAE is different from our European welcome, I don't know why but I feel it more and I will treasure what I have been given emotionally to do the same in my work with my clients. Thank you again 🙏🏽…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you are only staying one night, I suggest if it is possible to arrive before you check in and...
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Response from Gilles Sohier, General Manager at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Responded 2 days ago
Dear travelwitharasuk, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. We are indeed very pleased with the way you described your experience at the resort and such commendable remarks make us extremely proud of the kind of service we cater to our discerning guests. Thank you for appreciating our hospitality, facilities and most of all, our jewel, the team members. We will ensure to share your feedback with our team, who will be very appreciative of your positive comments. We hope that on your next travel to Dubai, Bab Al Shams will remain your preferred destination as we certainly look forward to welcoming you back. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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family super friendly but also great for honeymooners. Caring from the Staff was impressive, and the location looks like a Dream. Food and the Show at the Iftar are the Top in Dubai. My kids (4 and 5 years old) enjoyed all the activities with us and within the Kids Club
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Gilles Sohier, General Manager at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Responded 2 days ago
Dear ClaudiaGiulio1981, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. It is only through your valuable comments that we are able to excel and continue to deliver the extraordinary to our guests. It was a pleasure to read that you enjoyed your stay at our resort, and I would like to personally thank you for sharing the positive aspects of your visit highlighting the quality of service and amazing Iftar experience you had at our very famous Al Hadheerah Restaurant. We will ensure to share your feedback with our team, who will be very appreciative of your kind comments. On behalf of the team here at Bab Al Shams, we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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We came for the iftar and the food was EXCEPTIONAL. Both the chef and usman took extra great care of us. The food and the vibe were super good. Would highly recommend everyone to visit. The entertainment was super fun as well!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Gilles Sohier, General Manager at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Responded 3 days ago
Dear 316ghalo, It was such a pleasure having you at our signature Al Hadheerah Restaurant recently. We are extremely delighted that you appreciated our extensive culinary offerings and superb quality service in addition to the series of entertainment showcased during your visit. Please rest assured that your positive comments will be shared to the entire team. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and recommending us online. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to Al Hadheerah Restaurant in the very near future. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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Wonderful location! Rooms are beautiful and the staff is unbelievable kind. A lot activities voor adults and children. Food is amazing. A really good spa with really professional masseurs. We as a family had a wonderful time here!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear WendyVanDijkk, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience following your recent visit at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. It is only through your valuable comments that we are able to excel and continue to deliver the extraordinary to our guests. It was a pleasure to read that you enjoyed your overall stay at our resort with your family, and I would like to personally thank you for sharing your positive feedback on our newly uplifted rooms, amazing culinary offerings and the quality of staff and services we provide. We will ensure to share your comments with our team, who will be very appreciative of your kind remarks. Once again, on behalf of the team here at Bab Al Shams, we thank you for visiting the resort and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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A super star class hotel in the middle of a desert, a place where you can spend your time in a meaningful way. I went to the pool bar. There I meet hasith and the way he treated me was amazing, I will definitely come here to spend my vacation again.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Erick1234566, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. It is only through your valuable comments that we are able to excel and continue to deliver the extraordinary to our guests. It was indeed a great pleasure to read that you fully enjoyed your stay at our resort, and I would like to personally thank you for sharing the positive aspects of your visit. We are truly thankful for your appreciation as the team consistently strive to deliver genuine hospitality. We will ensure to share your feedback with our team, who will be very appreciative of your kind comments. Once again, thank you for visiting Bab Al Shams, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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Kind and professional staff, brand new rooms and amazing hotel area❤️ many places to take amazing pictures! For sure will come back again and highly recommend this hotel to everyone. My mom fall in love with this hotel.
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Response from Gilles Sohier, General Manager at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Responded 1 week ago
Dear barashkovak, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. It is only through your valuable comments that we are able to excel and continue to deliver the extraordinary to our guests. We are extremely delighted to read that you and your mom enjoyed your stay at our resort, and I would like to personally thank you for sharing the positive aspects of your visit and highly recommending us online. We will ensure to share your feedback with our team, who will be very appreciative of your positive comments and kind recommendation. On behalf of the team here at Bab Al Shams, we certainly look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Gilles Sohier General Manager | Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
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PRICE RANGE
$270 - $464 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bab al shams desert hotel dubai, bab al shams desert resort and spa
LOCATION
United Arab EmiratesEmirate of DubaiDubai
NUMBER OF ROOMS
115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Nearby attractions include Travel Desert Safari Dubai (4.9 miles), Madeena AlRemal Tourism (4.9 miles), and The Tallest Block of Dubai Marina (5.0 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and free wifi.
Which room amenities are available at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge, Al Hadheerah, and Bab Al Shams Dining & Bars.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Russian, Hindi, Arabic, Filipino, and Urdu.