Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa – Dubai

Set against the backdrop of the Hajar Mountains and nestled within a verdant oasis amongst some of Arabia’s most dramatic desert landscapes, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort is a stunning Bedouin-style resort—built within its own 225km2 nature reserve.

Arabian nights

Inspired by a traditional Bedouin encampment, this secluded & internationally-awarded hideaway resort blends an authentic Arabian heritage with contemporary luxury and refinement.

Tented, private Arabian villas are perched on a hill overlooking soft, rolling sand dunes. Each villa comes with a private, temperature-controlled pool, handcrafted furnishings and antiques, a spacious bathroom with Bulgari amenities, and unique personal touches such as easels and binoculars.

Fine dining and spa

Embracing the culinary cultures of the East and West, dining at Al Maha is a truly international experience—exciting to the palate, yet remaining relatively simple and homely.

Guests can dine in the acclaimed Al Diwaan Restaurant, alfresco on the veranda with breathtaking views of the reserve, or in the privacy of their own suite.

Al Maha’s Timeless Spa sits amid lush gardens and the main pool area and offers relaxing massages and other body treatments as well as a sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.

Falconry, safaris and more

The resort offers a series of activities covering a wide spectrum of interests. There is falconry, desert safaris, horse riding, wildlife drives, nature walks, camel trekking and a number of exciting off-site activities.

All activities at the resort take place under the direction and supervision of an Al Maha Field Guide, who is an experienced and dedicated conservationist and has extensive knowledge of the environment, flora and fauna of the region.

in our opinion

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa offers a lifestyle of luxury.

Exclusive suites, each with its own pool and deck, endless sand dunes and lazing wilderness of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, fine food and wine, friendly personal service and romance of the desert—this is truly a place to escape.

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What we love

• Stunning Bedouin-style suites complete with own private temperature-controlled swimming pool, surrounded by expansive desert dunes;
• Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts, and custom-made super king-size beds;
• Romantic Desert Location - set in an award-winning 225 km conservation area, the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve;
• The conservation reserve is home to gazelle, oryx and numerous species of birds;
• The staff to guest ratio is 3:1, ensuring highly personalized service;
• The resort never feels crowded;
• Intimate dune dinner in the middle of the desert, with just the stars for company;
• Sunset champagne atop a soft sand dune;
• Falconry opportunity under careful supervision;
• Guests can select up to two different complementary activities per night’s stay;
• State-of-the-art spa.

What you should know

• The resort does not accept bookings for children less than 12 years unless the whole resort is booked;
• Children above the age of 12 are accommodated in their own suite at the full adult rate;
• Smoking allowed, Shisha is served on the veranda only;
• The resort lies 65 km southeast of Dubai and is approximately a one hour drive from the city and International Airport to the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa security gate. From here, transfers are complimentary to the resort which, although only a short distance, takes a further 10 minutes due to the speed limit within the reserve.