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Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Dubai Desert, Dubai
Virgin rating
Based on 2188 reviews
The hotel
Set deep in Dubai’s magical dunes and desert landscapes, this luxurious hotel offers Bedouin tent-style suites with first-class facilities and individual swimming pools. It has won numerous awards for its conservation and commitment to its surrounding environment, and guests are given the chance to try traditional activities such as camel trekking, dune drives, horse riding, falconry, archery and guided nature walks to view the stark, beautiful scenery. View the endemic wildlife from the lounge’s outdoor decking while enjoying a cool drink, or simply enjoy a treatment in the state-of-the-art spa.
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Where is it
Set in 225 km of pristine desert landscape, within an award-winning conservation area. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.
Hotel information
42 bedouin-inspired suites, each decorated and furnished in a wonderfully traditional style with quirky touches including authentic regional antiques, and local artefacts. Suites are spacious with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe, custom-made king-size beds or twin beds, seating area overlooking the views, roomy bathrooms with walk-in showers, king-size baths and 'his and hers' vanity area. Best of all for absorbing the desert tranquillity and inspirational landscape are the private outdoor decks with deck chairs and temperature controlled pool. Bedouin Suites sleep maximum 3 adults.
Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive of still water, tea and coffee) at Al Diwaan.
Royal Suites have a private temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts, 2 large bedrooms, custom-made super king-size beds and twin beds, spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Emirate Suites have a large temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, spacious lounge with dining facilities, residential quarters for guests' private staff (housekeeper, security or chef), spacious courtyard, roomy kitchen, a bottle of champagne and fruit basket on arrival, and a complimentary private deck dining or dune picnic experience per booking per stay, sleeping maximum 5 adults.
Presidential Suites have a large 10x8 meter temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, 3 large bedrooms, 1 with custom-made super king-size bed and 2 with twin beds, extensive kitchen, mini-bar*, champagne and fruits on arrival, private activities including camel trek and sundowners and a complimentary private deck dining and desert picnic experience per booking per stay, sleeping maximum 7 adults.
Larger Royal, Emirates and Presidential Suites with added facilities are available on request.
Al Diwaan restaurant with al fresco veranda. Private dune dinner* (experience for 2 adults). Floating breakfast experience*.
Two included activities per person per night stay featuring: falconry, archery, wildlife drive, camel trekking, sundowner, nature walk. Horse riding*. Dune drive*. Timeless Spa*.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: Al Maha welcomes guests 10 years old and above.
Based on 2188 reviews
Rating summary
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Traveller rating
Excellent (1982)
Very good (135)
Average (34)
Poor (14)
Terrible (23)
Spectacular resort
Oct 27, 2024NICHOLAS TDubai, United Arab Emirates
This is a stunning resort within a desert wildlife conservation area about one hour from the centre of Dubai.
Each room is a private permanent tent style with a large bedroom, bathroom (including bath and shower) and large outdoor terrace with well sized private pool.
There is a gym, spa and resort swimming pool in the resort and one restaurant,…
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This is a stunning resort within a desert wildlife conservation area about one hour from the centre of Dubai.
Each room is a private permanent tent style with a large bedroom, bathroom (including bath and shower) and large outdoor terrace with well sized private pool.
There is a gym, spa and resort swimming pool in the resort and one restaurant, which serves each meal of the day.
Activities are included within the stay and there is a choice of archery, a hawk display, wildlife walk, camel ride or drive to sundowners and more.
There is wildlife everywhere, with oryx and gazelle regularly walking through the outdoor area at our room.
It is a truly unique and fantastic experience and the staff were amazing throughout.
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Fantastic resort.
Oct 26, 2024ArdentTravellerBengaluru, India
Just fabulous.
The tents are luxurious. The view from our tent of the desert was wow.
The food was excellent as was the service.
The safaris were worth going for as well.
If I am nitpicking I would say the guides could talk a bit more about the local flora and fauna ( yes, in the desert).
Definitely would love to visit again.
Top Service with a few downsides
Oct 3, 2024289wolfgangb
We have been coming to this great resort for years. It is a real oasis to relax and enjoy.
Great service from all the staff especially Prakash and Anjal in the restaurant do a sensational job.
Unfortunately the "dress code" for dinner is no longer enforced and guests come to dinner in shorts and flip flops and T-Shirts.
It also takes some getting…
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We have been coming to this great resort for years. It is a real oasis to relax and enjoy.
Great service from all the staff especially Prakash and Anjal in the restaurant do a sensational job.
Unfortunately the "dress code" for dinner is no longer enforced and guests come to dinner in shorts and flip flops and T-Shirts.
It also takes some getting used to for Europeans when Asian guests at neighboring tables smack their lips and burp loudly when you yourself want to enjoy the food and the attentive service.
Another innovation that we do not see as positive is that younger children are now also accepted and then run through the restaurant screaming loudly or make noise in the villas.
However, I am confident that the new GM will soon put this right.
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Best Resort Ever
Sep 30, 2024523wanderingsoulDubai, United Arab Emirates
My review is addressed to All, including the staff and management of Al MAHA luxury desert resort.
We are here for a forth time and this unique place is exceptional!
Starting with Ariel who arranged our anniversary celebrations, including all staff. The villa with a pool is super luxury, stylish and accommodating. You just want to stay here…
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My review is addressed to All, including the staff and management of Al MAHA luxury desert resort.
We are here for a forth time and this unique place is exceptional!
Starting with Ariel who arranged our anniversary celebrations, including all staff. The villa with a pool is super luxury, stylish and accommodating. You just want to stay here forever.
Thank you very much to All!
This is the best resort in planet!
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THE best property with THE best service
Sep 29, 2024sally dLeeds, United Kingdom
Just returned from another 10 night stay at Al Maha and cant wait to go back again - this property is superb.
We just wanted to thank you everybody at Al Maha for another fantastic experience, I don’t think people can appreciate how amazing the place is when we tell them.
Special mention goes out to Michelle (sorry you're leaving soon) and Alex…
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Just returned from another 10 night stay at Al Maha and cant wait to go back again - this property is superb.
We just wanted to thank you everybody at Al Maha for another fantastic experience, I don’t think people can appreciate how amazing the place is when we tell them.
Special mention goes out to Michelle (sorry you're leaving soon) and Alex our Field Guides who were brilliant, Tracy and Joel in the restaurant, your marvellous Executive Chef who created some special memories for us, and to Maria who never changes. There are too many people to mention as it takes those behind the scenes to also make everything perfect and it was.
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