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

Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai - A 5-star desert resort with traditional architecture, multiple pools, and onsite dining

Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai is a 5-star luxury resort designed as a fortified rural Arab village amidst the desert landscape, featuring 115 rooms and suites with traditional Gulf décor. Accommodations include air conditioning, laptop-friendly workspaces, 24-hour room service, minibars, and terraces with desert or garden views. The property features 6 onsite restaurants serving Middle Eastern and international cuisine, including Al Hadheerah signature restaurant offering an authentic Arabian spectacle. Recreational amenities include 3 outdoor swimming pools, an infinity pool overlooking the desert, a 24-hour fitness center, sauna, archery, falconry, croquet, and the Satori spa offering rejuvenating massages. This Rare Finds resort is located 28 miles from Al Maktoum International Airport and 435 miles from Business Bay, with native fauna visible throughout the desert surroundings. Young guests can access Sinbad's Kids Club and a shaded children's pool, while business travelers appreciate the laptop-friendly workspaces available throughout Bab Al Shams.

Pros

The resort features 3 outdoor swimming pools including an infinity pool with desert views.

Multiple dining options include 6 onsite restaurants serving Middle Eastern and international cuisine.

Recreational activities include archery, falconry, croquet, and a spa with rejuvenating treatments.

Rooms offer desert-facing terraces, laptop-friendly workspaces, and traditional Gulf décor.

The property includes Sinbad's Kids Club and a shaded children's pool for younger guests.

Cons

The desert location requires transportation to reach urban areas and attractions.

Native fauna wandering the property may not appeal to all guests.