Overview
Escape to an opulent hideaway in the desert of Dubai. The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is a secluded oasis amongst the soft, golden sands with 5-star facilities and mouth-watering eateries all onsite. Soothe away your stresses at the spa, f...
Escape to an opulent hideaway in the desert of Dubai. The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is a secluded oasis amongst the soft, golden sands with 5-star facilities and mouth-watering eateries all onsite. Soothe away your stresses at the spa, followed by a refreshing dip in the vast, turquoise pool. For the more adventurous traveller, race across the dunes in a Jeep, or spot the skyscrapers of Dubai in the distance as you trek across the red sand by camel back. This authentic experience is sure to have you falling in love with Middle Eastern magic.
Distance from airport
The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is approximately 76km away from Dubai International Airport.
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Kids Club
For Families
Up to 15% Off, Free Board Upgrade to Half Board and Kids Stay Free
Up to 15% Off, Free Board Upgrade to Half Board and Kids Stay Free
Up to 15% Off, Free Board Upgrade & Kids Stay Free. Free Board Upgrade from Bed and Breakfast to Half Board & Kids Stay Free when you travel between 12th February 2024 - 20th December 2024. All savings and board upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, room and boards shown, please ensure you select your required board basis at the time of booking. For example, if there is a board upgrade from 'Half Board' to 'Half Board Dine Around' available for your selected dates, please select 'Half Board Dine Around' as your chosen board basis. **Blackout Dates Apply
4.6
Google reviews (4795)
Adam
Decent stay at Babs - nice room, okay food, some great staff, others not so, and some ridiculous pricing.
Do NOT fall for the Al Hadeerah restaurant they push on you. Around $100 per person, for a mass buffet and super underwhelming entertainment. Pretty much all the tables with tourists left 2/3 hours early and felt the same as us.
Excursions / tours - $300+ for a 1 hour drive through the desert is kind of ridiculous. We even had their own staff at Babs tell us it was not worth it.. that should tell you everything. I think a private stargazing was $2000+ and a private dinner was $1200+(?).
Booked with Capital One Premier Collection and their booking team didn’t have their things in order so the check in process was an ordeal with a staff member trying to argue with me when it turns out I was right. Not properly communicated at all.
The good - we stayed 2 nights for our honeymoon and they gave a nice room welcome treat, some of the staff were great - at the bar, the bell man etc.
Kumar Ayush
Good comfortable stay. It is truly a beautiful venue.
The food is ok, not particularly great. Another feedback is that the service is too much if you're looking to step away from civilisation. I had to run away often to have a tranquil experience, otherwise the staff would always try to feed me more or make me more comfortable.
Sarah-Jo Doucet
The staff are flawlessly polite and gracious, and look after all your needs without being asked. They are the epitome of gracious hosts.
The food and beverages are fantastic, too. A few restaurants provide many options for meals and there is a roof-top area with comfy cushions, a lovely view of the sunset, and several shisha options.
The pool areas provide space for adults only as well as for family fun (waterfalls, fountains, showers, swim up bar, and infinity edges looking out over the desert).
There are a few lawn sports available and a giant chess board.
I can't wait to come here again.
Alejandro Vera G.
Great experience staying in this hotel in the desert of Dubai, the architecture and decoration makes you feel special. Great service and culinary offer. Our dinner at Ninive was delicious and the breakfast buffets is one of the best I ever had. Room with a terrace very comfortable and with a nice view to the dessert. I highly recommend one or two nights in this hotel
Raúl Valle
Nice hotel in the desert. Freshly renovated. Rooms are spread across different blocks, each with inner patios and garden, infusing a romantic vibe to the place. Activities, spa, and kids room/babysitting available.
Great place to wind down or a weekend getaway. Food is good, although most restaurants operate with buffet which makes the experience less unique and more mainstream resort feeling
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