Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa

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We stayed there in September 2025. The hotel’s interior was stylish, clean, and very comfortable, creating a relaxing atmosphere from the start. Christina at the front desk welcomed me with a warm smile and kindly showed me around, which made me feel truly cared for. In the lobby lounge, Sujan spoke fluent Japanese thanks to his experience at a Japanese restaurant, and our wonderful conversation made my stay even more memorable. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I would highly recommend this hotel.

Yuan Chin Soh

We had a really wonderful time here! Really enjoyed the dining options (every single restaurant we tried here was good) and the activities. The free camel ride was quite good. Free falconry show was decent. The paid activities are excellent. We did the private falconry as well as the desert drive. Learnt about falconry and the history, as well as the chance to interact with a falcon and a hawk. The highlight for us though was definitely the desert drive. Super fun (and we had to tone it down since the wife was pregnant, so I can only imagine how thrilling it can be if we didn't). The guide, Umar, was very kind and helped to take memorable photos of us too. Our son had a wonderful time on the desert drive. The spa is excellent too, did both the massage and the hammam and it's so relaxing. Finally, the staff at the hotel were all very friendly and helpful. Great stay and definitely the highlight of our Dubai trip!

WeiChin Chen

First time here, and would come back. I stayed in their new 1 bedroom desert villa and their junior suite. The Junior Suite is Abit on the smaller side but well appointed, and would highly recommend the newly built Villas. The design and Hardproduct of the villas rivals Amans and is perhaps one of my favorite villas so far. The location is excellent, as you’ll see gazelles, birds, rabbits, and oryx. I don’t think I would stay in Dubai city anymore, and hotel has become my favorite. It is about an 45-60 min away from DXB. Food is delicious, and they have a variety of restaurants (Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, and North African) and highly recommend the lamb tagine for lunch, and their North African restaurant. The Indian restaurant was okay, but preferred the North African one much more. The staff were all friendly, professional, and courteous. Almost at the level of Amans. Activities are wonderful here: dune bashing, sand boarding, camel rides, falconery, and archery to name a few. They have an excellent gym too! I would highly recommend!

Dani ela

This hotel is definitely an impressive place, with a beautiful and well-maintained property that leaves a strong first impression The rooms are very nice, clean, and comfortable, and the pool area is nice, although it does show some wear in parts, such as torn umbrellas and some dirty sunbed cushions. Our luggage was handled quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. The restaurant service team deserves special mention: the staff were consistently kind, attentive, and polite. The food itself was excellent in both taste and quality, with a good variety of dishes to choose from. The chefs and bakers were extremely friendly and helpful, always happy to answer questions and assist with anything food-related. At times, however, there were very large group travelers, which could make certain areas feel crowded. The check-in experience unfortunately lacked warmth; some of the reception staff appeared rather distant and not as welcoming as we would have expected from a hotel and experienced from other hotels in this price range. The check-in situation was a bit confusing (probably a lot of check-in and check-outs at the same time!?) and the process took quite a longer time. All in all, this is a special and impressive place, but it does have some weaknesses when measured against other hotels within the same price segment.

Pi Sadhaka Wandering Yogini

I have always loved this desert resort and have visited many times over the years. It has always been a special place — peaceful, beautifully maintained, and a place I genuinely enjoyed returning to. Unfortunately, my visit today was deeply disappointing. The prices were increased dramatically just because of the public holiday, with no added value to justify it. For example, a simple mimosa by the pool was 155 AED (average price 70/90 aed), which felt unreasonable and like an attempt to take advantage of guests. On a positive note, the lunch buffet was excellent and worth the 200 AED. Great variety, fresh food, and very attentive staff — definitely the highlight of the day. Beyond the pricing, several details reflected a decline in the quality and care that once made this place exceptional: The towels at the pool were damaged and worn out, something I would never expect from a resort of this level. The local still water, which has always been complementary, was no longer included — another small but significant sign that guest experience is being compromised. I fully understand that prices can vary on special dates, but this level of markup, combined with a drop in service quality, left a very negative impression. Nothing about today’s visit reflected the increase in cost — no special services, no added experiences, no improvement in comfort. It truly changed the way I feel about a resort I once recommended to many friends and looked forward to visiting regularly. I sincerely hope management reconsiders this direction, especially for loyal guests who valued the authenticity, quality, and fairness that used to define this place.