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934 reviews

Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Next To Endurance Village, Dubai, 8168, United Arab Emirates

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Escape to the stunning Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, nestled in the heart of the Dubai desert. Just 18.6mi from the city center, this 5-star resort offers a serene desert retreat with a starting price of $341 per night. The resort has garnered rave reviews from 934 guests, praising its exceptional service and breathtaking surroundings.

From the Spa and Wellness packages to the outdoor swimming pool and Kids' club, Bab Al Shams offers an array of amenities for a truly indulgent stay. Guests can also enjoy features such as the Turkish/Steam bath, sauna, and fitness center, along with a range of entertainment options including live music performances and themed dinners. The resort also caters to families with kid-friendly buffet options and babysitting services.

For those seeking adventure, the resort offers activities like archery, horseback riding, cycling, and hiking, while those in need of relaxation can indulge in a variety of massages and spa treatments. With free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a range of dining options, Bab Al Shams promises a luxurious stay with impeccable service and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the desert.

If you're in the mood for some relaxation, look no further than our splendid outdoor pools. Unwind in our Adults Only infinity pool, offering stunning views of the desert. You can also take a dip in our second Adults Only pool, perfectly situated for you to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. With a shallow end and an infinity feature, our pools offer the ideal escape for those seeking tranquility and a touch of luxury.

Indulge your taste buds at our on-site restaurant, Al Hadheerah, which offers a rich cultural experience. With a family-friendly ambiance and a diverse menu including Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, and Seafood cuisines, there's something for every palate. You can also savor Ukrainian and local dishes or enjoy a sizzling grill barbecue. Al Hadheerah promises an authentic dining experience amidst a traditional setting that's sure to elevate your stay at Bab Al Shams.

For your convenience, we accept a variety of payment methods, including Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. So, whether you're planning to settle the bill with a credit card or prefer to pay in cash, we've got you covered. At Bab Al Shams, we aim to make your stay as seamless as possible, ensuring that all your needs are met and experiences are unforgettable.

Closest airports

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

7.2mi

Dubai International Airport

31.3mi

Sharjah International Airport

39.7mi

Abu Dhabi International Airport

45.1mi

Al Ain International Airport

45.2mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Deluxe, King/Twin, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

400 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Open your windows and begin your day with a lovely view of the courtyard garden’s swaying palms. In addition to the view, this deluxe room is an oasis in itself with a spacious bathroom, window-side nook, work desk, and well-equipped refreshment station. King and twin bedding options are available.

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Deluxe Desert, King/Twin, Desert View

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

400 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Tea/Coffee maker

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Contemplate the desert’s magnificence within the comforts of your plush quarters. Enjoy the arresting view along with a spacious bathroom, window-side nook, work desk, and well-equipped refreshment station. King and twin bedding options are available.

Terrace Family Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Family, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

1010 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a spacious Terrace Family Room with a garden view, private bathroom, and a balcony. Relax in comfort with 2 twin beds, 1 king-size bed, and modern amenities like a minibar and flat-screen TV.

Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Deluxe Family Suite, 2 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1100 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in our spacious Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite, offering 1098 sqft of comfort for 4 adults and 4 children. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom and unwind in the two twin beds and one king size bed.

Terrace Garden View King Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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King Room, Garden View, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

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Relax in our spacious 506 sqft Terrace Garden View King Room with a king-size bed. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children, it offers a peaceful retreat with scenic views and modern conveniences.

Terrace Desert View Twin Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Desert, 2 Twin, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

505 sqft

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A desert-facing terrace provides this room with a panorama of the alluring landscape. While away the time in twin beds or relish room-service breakfast at the window-side nook. A spacious bathroom and well-equipped refreshment station round off the amenities.

Deluxe Garden View King Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Deluxe, King, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

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Indulge in our Deluxe Garden View King Room, perfect for UAE residents, with its garden view, private bathroom, and a minibar. This spacious room accommodates 2 adults and boasts amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a comfortable sitting area.

Terrace Desert View King Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Desert, King, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

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Enjoy the expansive 506 sqft Terrace Desert View King Room, featuring a private bathroom, balcony, and terrace for soaking in the stunning desert vista. Unwind in the comfortable sitting area or watch satellite channels on the flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Suite in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Deluxe Suite

1 King Size Bed

700 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in our spacious 700 sqft Deluxe Suite with a lush garden view, private balcony, and a luxurious king-size bed. Unwind in a private bathroom with a bathtub, and enjoy amenities like a minibar, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.

Deluxe Garden View Twin Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Deluxe, 2 Twin, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

400 sqft

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Relax in our spacious 398 sqft Deluxe Garden View Twin Room, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children, with two comfortable twin beds and a serene garden view. Enjoy modern convenience with a telephone at your disposal.

Terrace Garden View Twin Room in Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

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Room - 2 Twin, Garden View, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

505 sqft

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Enjoy the scenic view of the terrace garden from our spacious 506 sqft twin room, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Relax in the comfort of 2 twin beds and convenient amenities like a telephone.

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Deluxe, King, Garden View, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Step onto your balcony and take in the scenic views of Bab Al Shams’ lush nature. A true haven of relaxation, this room features a soothing color palette and a dedicated sitting area to unwind while you soak in the beautiful panorama. The lavishly appointed bathroom features a walk-in shower, providing an indulgent space for self-care.

Guest reviews

9.3

934 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Blaise

10

December 2023

We love the renovation The hotel has never been more beautiful Service was amazing from Check-in til pool boy The rooms The architecture The location The Pools The rooftop bar The Breakfast We loved the spa and its treatments The Zero-proof bar

We did not like that they try to be a "beach club" We want an arabic vibe with arabic lounge music Same goes for the roof top bar. Why no arabic lounge music. This is why we come to Dubai We want more arabic food, we don't want a Greek restaurant. The spa is amazing but slightly overpriced.

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Martha

9.1

January 2024

This place is amazing, quiet and perfect if are looking for the calm from desert avoiding shopping and noise of city. You can see a sunset everyday and relax. The breakfast is superb with a good variety of fruits and food. I use a SPA that was wonderful experience.

My suggestion is humanize a little more. For example: in Six Senses or Aman Hotels, your receive a welcome and goodbye gifts and rituals from a manager of hotel and staff. Music in swimming pool could be local or traditional not american or pop. In evening turn maybe we could receive a traditional sweet or similar, that reminds the origin from Desert.

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Alfonso

10

January 2024

Outstanding hotel, from the moment you arrive you are greeted grandly. The facilities speak for themselves, armonious arquitecture, top quality atmosphere. Everyone is very helpfull, friendly and great at their job. the Al Hadheerah experience is magical, with great feast and talented shows.

A bit more information on the Al Hadheerah show would be nice (some of my party left before the main show started whithout knowing) also a way to get a placement on the position of the table since we reserved months in advance and got a table that wasnt as close to the show as we would have wanted. Still we loved the experience.

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Pakeeza

9.1

December 2023

Beautiful architecture and interior design, we had great food and service throughout our stay, the spa was lovely and the gym well equipped also. Breakfast was nice and plentiful and the Al hadheera experience surpassed expectations with entertainment and an amazing buffet spread

Sometimes the pool music would get loud and V upbeat and clash wit the other two pool's music, we also felt that all three pools were quite close together so the adult pool would still have kids fairly closeby. Would be nice if the hotel offered beach style bags to borrow. I also didn't love the hotel pillows

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Liling

9.1

December 2023

Spacious room! Bed is comfortable however the pillow is too soft of my liking. They have the pillow menu and you can choose the hardness from the menu instead. Swimming pool is heated water. Package include dinner and breakfast buffet. For the buffet, food is normal. The hotel provide free activités during sunset such as falcon photo taking/show and also camel ride.they have a desert just outside the hotel where you can explore around during sunset time and at night to catch some stars :) Overall good relaxing stay in the resort ! It is about an hour ride from Dubai city and hence you will need to arrange a private transport to reach.

Hotel did not respond to enquiry on private transport arrangement beforehand despite checking few times Not so personalised service. There was another group of Asian tour that stayed the same night as us Whichever place we go to in the hotel ( be it check in / check out receptionist , restaurant), the staff will keep checking with us if we are in the same Asian group. The repeated checking from different people in different place of the hotel can get very annoying. As I would expect that these small attention should be taken care considering it’s a luxury resort. At the same time, to some extend I felt there was a bit of généralisation from the hotel itself

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Marya

10

December 2023

Hotel décor was breathtakingly beautiful and luxurious. The whole hotel had a luxurious oud smell which was kind of addictive. The rooms were big and spacious; really loved the bathroom. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The food was also to die for. We also really enjoyed the Arabian night. We will definitely come back.

Not really a minus point for the property but the location is far from amenities; please do come prepared. We had forgotten some essentials for our baby and it was too much of a hassle to get a taxi to go to a supermarket. Thankfully we managed during our stay but wish we had been more prepared.

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Leila

10

September 2023

I usually pass though Dubai while on my way to different destinations. This time I decided to stay in Dubai for a few days. I didn’t want to see the modern city, so I opted for Bab Al Shams Desert Resort for a more traditional experience. I was not disappointed and my stay from beginning to the end was magical, surpassing all expectations. The architecture of the Bab Al Shams is very traditional with careful attention paid to detail; transporting me to a mystical world. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, clean and in keeping with the traditional theme; albeit with all the modern conveniences. The restaurants offer a varied selection of delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The pool is sublime, beautifully set looking out onto the desert. A number of experiences were on offer, most of which I indulged in. These included camel and horse riding, the spa and the traditional outdoor restaurant Al Hadheerah; a feast of Middle Eastern cuisine with diners watching the magnificent show under the moonlit sky. The highlight of my stay however was the warm hospitality and kind attention of all members of staff at Bab Al Shams . I shall definitely return.

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Nikki

9.1

March 2023

Staff were all excellent, welcoming and always helpful. You have managed to keep the charm of the resort whilst upgrading it - gorgeous new colors and placements. Well done. From the moment you walk in to the end it is stunning and refreshing. We were upgraded and asked for a quiet room and it was perfect. Check in and check out were seamless, bravo. New restaurant area - stunning!

Room service was unfortunately not up to standard. Plastic water bottles. A shame that during the renovations you did not put different colors for the steps in the pool - it is known that we dont realize that there are steps in the pool and one cannot really see them. Everyone including us kept falling on them.

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Héloïse

10

September 2023

Everything in this place is magical. Service is out of this world. Staff is so helpful. Food is amazing. It is a luxurious oasis out of a storybook. There is a real “Arabian vibe” and you feel like you have been transported to another world. Free camel ride and falcon holding at sunset just complete the experience. It is all about the details: refreshing dates welcome drink, mini cooler by the pool to water cold, the beach bag available in the room, the buggy ride to go to the restaurant…. With the full board package, you can dine at Al Adeerah, the middle-eastern restaurant part of the complex. It offers entertainment and amazing local food. Even with the crazy heat, we could have stayed a couple more days. Perfect place for our 10th anniversary! Thank you so much Bal Al Shams!

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Khalid

9.1

November 2023

A wonderful desert location far away from the crazy city center. A perfect spot to relax by the pool and enjoy the wonderful hospitality. The Hathera restaurant is a favorite of ours, live cooking, huge open space and an amazing middle eastern buffet setting combined with middle eastern music and dancers.

Dubai overall and this hotel as well has become very expensive and over priced. If your staying and plan to go to the city you might want to think about renting a car with GPS.

Points of Interest Around Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Airports

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

7.2mi

Dubai International Airport

31.3mi

Sharjah International Airport

39.7mi

Abu Dhabi International Airport

45.1mi

Al Ain International Airport

45.2mi

Restaurants

Al Hadheerah

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean
  • Middle Eastern
  • Moroccan
  • Seafood
  • Ukrainian
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Anwa

Cuisines

  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Modern

Zala

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean

Ambiances

  • Modern

Ninive Bab Al Shams

Cuisines

  • African
  • Middle Eastern

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai

When are the check-in and check-out times for Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai?

At Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai, we have arranged the check-in post 03:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 12:00 PM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai?

Yes, there is parking available at the hotel. It is free, private, on site, and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai?

Accommodation at Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai starts as low as $341. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Twin, Apartment, and Suite, with room sizes ranging from 32 sqft to 1098 sqft. Most rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, with some specifically for UAE residents. All rooms are non-smoking, and bed sizes vary from Twin to King.

How can guests spend their time at Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai?

Guests at Bab Al Shams can indulge in a range of leisure activities. They can relax at the outdoor swimming pool with a stunning view or enjoy a swim at the adults-only pool. The hotel offers a kids' pool for young guests as well. For wellness, there is a spa offering various treatments including massages, body wraps, and beauty services. Guests can also take part in activities such as archery, bike tours, hiking, and horseback riding. In the evening, they can enjoy live music or other performances. Al Hadheerah, the on-site restaurant, offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and seafood cuisines, providing a delightful dining experience. In addition, the hotel has a fitness center for those who like to stay active while enjoying their stay.

Does Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai feature a pool area?

Bab Al Shams hotel offers two pools. Both pools are available all season, located outdoors, and have age restrictions for adults only. Pool 1 features an infinity design, a shallow end, and a view, while Pool 2 also boasts a scenic view.

Does Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai have on-site restaurants?

The hotel restaurant on site is Al Hadheerah, offering Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, seafood, Ukrainian, local, and grill BBQ cuisines. The ambiance is described as family-friendly and traditional, making it a suitable dining option for guests of all ages.

Does Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai accept credit cards?

Yes, Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai accepts credit cards. They accept various credit card types including Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. Cash payments are also accepted.