Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Dubai Desert, Dubai
Virgin rating
Based on 2193 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 2193 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (1987)
Very good (135)
Average (34)
Poor (14)
Terrible (23)
Extraordinary stay in a peaceful, relaxing environment, ideal for unwinding.
Nov 14, 2024ScotchandwhiskySherbrooke, Canada
Most of the staff are dedicated and attentive.
The food was exceptional, except for dinner, as the fish and lobster were overcooked.
We really enjoyed the excursion to watch the sunset, which was very beautiful.
Check-in and check-out hours are from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. Each stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch can be taken either on…
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Most of the staff are dedicated and attentive.
The food was exceptional, except for dinner, as the fish and lobster were overcooked.
We really enjoyed the excursion to watch the sunset, which was very beautiful.
Check-in and check-out hours are from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. Each stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch can be taken either on the day of arrival or the next day. It’s worth noting that if you arrive before 3 p.m., you’ll be able to have lunch (the restaurant is open from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and enjoy the facilities until your room is ready. Afternoon tea with small bites is served from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that dinner is only served from 7:30 p.m.
No beverage included
Menu here. https://qr.mydigimenu.com/717703cd-a94b-457b-bbe5-198989172daf/menu-page?menuID=8586
Getting to the hotel from the airport, and back, can be challenging due to the hotel’s remote location. We booked a transfer with Emirates Transfer for 51 USD per trip. The service was excellent, and the hotel can also arrange a transfer if needed.
Thank you to all the staff for this unforgettable stay.
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Desert get away
Nov 13, 2024GlobeTrotting791019Chicago, Illinois
The staff and food are spectacular. The bread and quality of the food is second to none. My wife and I make an effort to travel at high-end resorts, and the quality of service and amenities, and the facilities, are right there or better than any Ritz or four seasons we have visited. If you have a couple of days in Dubai for a Vacation that does…
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The staff and food are spectacular. The bread and quality of the food is second to none. My wife and I make an effort to travel at high-end resorts, and the quality of service and amenities, and the facilities, are right there or better than any Ritz or four seasons we have visited. If you have a couple of days in Dubai for a Vacation that does not involve the city, this is definitely the best of the bunch!
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Honeymoon
Nov 10, 2024madisoncapel
We recently stayed at Al Maha for the first part of our honeymoon and it was absolutely incredible!! The accommodations are amazing and the staff are so wonderful! We took the sunset camel ride, did the dune driving, and the advanced horseback ridding. While my husband had the time of his life dune driving, I had the same experience on…
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We recently stayed at Al Maha for the first part of our honeymoon and it was absolutely incredible!! The accommodations are amazing and the staff are so wonderful! We took the sunset camel ride, did the dune driving, and the advanced horseback ridding. While my husband had the time of his life dune driving, I had the same experience on horseback. Truly the best sunrise desert ride I could have asked for. The food was also INCREDIBLE. We can't wait to come back again!!
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Perfect experience
Nov 5, 2024M2275FTchristinac
We had an incredible experience, from the first moment we arrived to the last day everything was great, lots of activities, all the staff were Helpful in everything, I couldn't not mention the name of IMRAN who made our night special thanks for everything.
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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Extraordinary stay in a peaceful, relaxing environment, ideal for unwinding.