The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah

Ajman, Dubai Beaches and beyond

Premier Room
Premier Room
Premier Suite
Premier Suite
Premier Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
Aquario
Vinesse
Aquario
Library
Couples treatment room
Hammam treatment room
Kids' Club
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Premier Room
Premier Room
Premier Suite
Premier Suite
Premier Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Kohinoor Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
2-Bedroom Premium Villa
Aquario
Vinesse
Aquario
Library
Couples treatment room
Hammam treatment room
Kids' Club

The hotel

Something of a statement, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah is both a chic holiday hideaway, and a sculptural landmark worthy of a Turner prize. Reclining along a postcard-perfect sweep of white sand in Al Zorah (a one million square metre patch of protected forest in Ajman), this retreat is as contemporary as they come, with its crisp wooden pool deck, geometric take on Middle Eastern fretwork, and oversized walls of windows taking in sumptuous sea views. It’s not just contemporary in style though, with its luxury villas featuring private pools and space to socialise, its Oberoi Spa rivalling any urban health retreat, the straight lines of its 85 metre pool designed to be seductively sleek, and its dining venues ticking off all those modern favourites, like tapas, bento boxes, sushi, cocktails, responsibly sourced seafood, and gourmet gastronomy.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located on a stretch of beach in Ajman, within the Al Zorah nature reserve, 10 minutes from Ajman city. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

89 sea-facing rooms and 15 villas. All rooms and suites have a private terrace, air-conditioning, multi-media hub, tea/coffee-making facilities, personal bar, WiFi access and pillow menu. Premier Rooms boast a private garden or terrace with either ocean, sunset or garden views, and 1 king-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast at Vinesse restaurant and dinner at Vinesse or Aquario, allowing guests to choose 3 courses from the à la carte dinner menu.

Half Board is not applicable on 31 Dec.

Deluxe Suites offer more space and enjoy 270 degree views of the beach and sea from the garden or terrace. These rooms are adjacent to the Premier Rooms, ideal for groups of friends or families travelling together.

Premier Suites are located at the highest point of the resort boasting great ocean views. Suites have a seperate living room and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Kohinoor Suites offer a private terrace and a sundeck with beach views. Suite features include a spacious living area with fireplace and 1 king-size room and twin bedroom.

A selection of 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Premium Villas are also available, each with living/dining area, private terrace and swimming pool. 2-Bedroom Villas are located along the beachfront and have direct access to the beach.

Vinesse (International cuisine; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Aquario (seafood grill; open for lunch and dinnr), The Poolside Lounge (light meals and snacks). The Library. Large swimming pool. Separate kids' pool. Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre. Non-motorised and motorised water sports. Golf (equipment and caddies*). Children's activity area. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi access.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Different World

Mar 16, 2020 rossguinane Hatta, United Arab Emirates

The greatest compliment I can pay the Oberoi is that it feels so far removed from the UAE, it’s as though you’re in a different country. Having travelled to close to 60 countries, and lived in Dubai for a decade, this is definitely one of, if not the, best hotels we’ve stayed in. The level of service exceeds what we’ve become accustomed to, with… Read more
The greatest compliment I can pay the Oberoi is that it feels so far removed from the UAE, it’s as though you’re in a different country. Having travelled to close to 60 countries, and lived in Dubai for a decade, this is definitely one of, if not the, best hotels we’ve stayed in. The level of service exceeds what we’ve become accustomed to, with international staff clearly trained at an actual hotel service management school. Food at both Vinesse and Aquario restaurants is impeccable. The architecture is calming. The room was big, bright, and welcoming, with the balcony view inviting. The beach is clean and tidy, and the pool is exceptional. Downsides: The satellite TV system could do with updating. For a high premium hotel, consider having a Netflix app that guests can log into their own account on. The limited terrestrial TV often froze. In-room ironing facilities would be welcome, rather than relying on a pricey pressing service (AED40 a shirt seems steep). Given the class of the restaurants, you want to look smart. But all-in-all, our stay was exceptional, and we intend to return. Next time almost certainly with half-board. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel, superb service

Mar 15, 2020 Paul_of_Ashby Leicestershire

We stayed at the Oberoi for 8 nights. We have stayed a few times in the UAE before. The hotel is relatively small but with extensive grounds, no high rise blocks, 4 floors is the maximum. The intention is to create an oasis of calm luxury. We had a 2nd floor room overlooking the pool, a good location. There was no pool noise. The rooms are large… Read more
We stayed at the Oberoi for 8 nights. We have stayed a few times in the UAE before. The hotel is relatively small but with extensive grounds, no high rise blocks, 4 floors is the maximum. The intention is to create an oasis of calm luxury. We had a 2nd floor room overlooking the pool, a good location. There was no pool noise. The rooms are large and spacious, well equipped and with a large, if under furnished, balcony. There are also many single story villas nearer the sea. As with most 5* hotels the bedding and towels were changed daily, towels often twice if placed in the bath. There is a very large walk in shower. The mini bar was quite a bit cheaper than the bars for drinks (except at Happy Hour). Both the bars adjacent to the restaurants operate a 50% off happy hour from 5-7pm. This can save quite a bit as the drinks, as one would expect, are not cheap. Do ask for the Happy Hour menu as this is often not out (red inside). We switched between the two restaurants. The half board package is reasonable value but do check as it may be best to avoid if not intending to have three courses every night. The food is to a very good standard. The exception being the BBQ held weekly on a Thursday at the Aquario restaurant. This is buffet with the meat/fish cooked by the chefs and put in the warmers. Not recommended for foodies. Vinesse, the other restaurant also has a buffet on a Friday night, we avoided this. For wines we recommend the Tempranillo (AED80 - a glass). The white wines were not great but try the Sauvignon blanc. All half price at happy hour and can be taken into the restaurant from the bar or terrace. The beach is well maintained, there were plenty of loungers. The hotel as a policy of no lounger reservations. Beach and poolside service is via push button. We used the hotel concierge to book golf and transport to the nearby Al Zora Golf Club, they do a great value package including clubs and and buggy hire. The course is challenging with massive bunkers and lots of water. Read less
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Mar 9, 2020 tamsweg England

Stayed here just for one night to get out of Dubai, what a wonderful experience, beautiful hotel with excellent customer service. We loved the pool, so big! And attentive pool service. We enjoyed the mangrove tour and lucky to be only couple, stunning, you should definitely do this when staying. I left a swim suit in my room and they kept it safe… Read more
Stayed here just for one night to get out of Dubai, what a wonderful experience, beautiful hotel with excellent customer service. We loved the pool, so big! And attentive pool service. We enjoyed the mangrove tour and lucky to be only couple, stunning, you should definitely do this when staying. I left a swim suit in my room and they kept it safe for a few weeks until I could return, thank you!. Loved the fish restaurant, great food and ambiance. Highly recommend for a staycation and even after only one night I felt recharged and stress free! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Pleasure to have stayed there

Mar 6, 2020 Jeremyker Banbury, United Kingdom

we had a comfortable ,very clean suite, which had all required facilities, there are two restaurants, both excellent , with weekly themed menus .an enormous clean swimming pool with lifeguards and snacks available. The staff everywhere were fantastic - nothing was too much trouble and everything carried out cheerfully. The hotel is out of town… Read more
we had a comfortable ,very clean suite, which had all required facilities, there are two restaurants, both excellent , with weekly themed menus .an enormous clean swimming pool with lifeguards and snacks available. The staff everywhere were fantastic - nothing was too much trouble and everything carried out cheerfully. The hotel is out of town and therefore it is advisable to go Half Board. the only downside was the cost of drinks ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Peace, Calm , Serenity and Hospitality at its best

Feb 23, 2020 deepikamundra Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is a beautiful beach resort located in Al Zorah ( Ajman) Beautiful beach side location & the rooms and villas are amazingly done. It’s so peaceful and beautiful staying at this resort. Offers beautiful sunset views 🌼 Great choice of vegetarian food. Loved every bit of it and will be back there soon.