Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Featuring an award-winning design inspired by a fortified rural Arab village, the 5-star Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort in Dubai offers 248 rooms and suites surrounded by the tranquil desert landscape. Situated within the Al Marmoom Reserve, guests can enjoy peaceful seclusion just 45 minutes from Dubai’s city centre and close to attractions such as the Al Qudra man-made lakes.

The resort is ideally located near scenic cycling and camping spots within the reserve, making it easy to experience native fauna wandering nearby. Guests will find themselves immersed in a reinvigorated oasis amid sand dunes with access to outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking.

Accommodation options range from elegant rooms featuring king or twin beds with spacious bathrooms to deluxe suites boasting sitting areas and terraces overlooking either courtyard gardens or desert panoramas. In-room amenities include air conditioning, work desks, safety deposit boxes, baby cots upon request, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and well-equipped refreshment stations with kitchenettes containing microwaves and electric kettles.

Guests benefit from extensive facilities including multiple dining venues with room service available around the clock. The resort features a spa and wellness centre offering hammam treatments, massages, sauna sessions as well as fitness facilities. Additional services include free Wi-Fi throughout all areas of the property, private parking with accessible spaces available onsite, concierge services at a 24-hour front desk plus laundry and ironing options. Outdoor amenities comprise swimming pools for adults and children alongside pool bars plus terraces furnished for relaxation.