Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa

Address

5 Star Hotel
Al Qudra Road adjacent to Dubai International Endurance City Endurance City
See nearby area

Lonely Planet review

Resembling an Arabian fort and effortlessly blending into the desertscape, Bab al-Shams is a tonic for tourists seeking to indulge their One Thousand and One Nights fantasies. Its labyrinthine layout displays both Arabic and Moorish influences; rooms are gorgeous, spacious and evocatively earthy, with pillars, lanterns, paintings of desert landscapes and prettily patterned Bedouin-style pillows. While this is the perfect place to curl up with a book or meditate in the dunes, the stimuli-deprived will find plenty to do. A wonderful infinity pool beckons, as do the luscious Satori Spa and an archery range. Children under 12 years of age can let off steam in Sinbad’s Club. Off-site activities include desert tours and horse and camel rides. Bab al-Shams is about 40 minutes south of Dubai.

Services & facilities

  • Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool
    • Swim-up bar
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wi-Fi/internet access
    • Internet access
    • Wi-Fi
  • Recreation
    • Billiards
    • Television in lobby
  • Parking
    • Valet parking
    • Free parking
  • Spa
    • Health club
    • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
    • Full-service health spa
    • Spa tub
    • Sauna
    • Beauty services
    • Hair salon
    • Steam room
  • Outdoor space
    • Patio
    • Rooftop terrace
  • Transport/transfers
    • Limo or town car service available
  • Kids club
    • Children's club
    • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Guest services
    • Room service (24 hours)
    • Multilingual staff
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Porter/bellhop
    • 24-hour front desk
  • Pets
    • Pets not allowed
  • Family
    • Babysitting or childcare
    • Suitable for children
  • Shop
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Shopping on site
  • Bar
    • Poolside bar
    • Bar/lounge
  • Housekeeping
    • Laundry facilities
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Concierge
    • Concierge desk
  • Bureau de Change/ATM
    • Currency exchange
    • Atm/banking
  • Air Conditioning
    • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Restaurant/Café
    • Restaurant

Description

Location. Located in Endurance City, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is a family-friendly hotel in the desert and close to Dubai International Endurance City.

Hotel Features. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa features a restaurant, a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a swim-up bar. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Endurance City property has event space consisting of a ballroom and exhibit space. Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a children's club, and multilingual staff.

Guestrooms. 115 air-conditioned guestrooms at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Furnishings include sofa beds and desks. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. Televisions have premium satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests may request in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and extra towels/bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.

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