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Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property
Relax in style with spa treatments or try your hand at archery. Enjoy local flavors and stunning views from this family-friendly haven.

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Exterior
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Lobby
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and pool bar
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
The price is NZ$910
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 74 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 47 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
  • 244 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
  • 187 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168

What's nearby

  • Dubai International Endurance City - 7 min drive
  • Al Qudra Lake - 14 min drive
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre - 34 min drive
  • Mall of the Emirates - 38 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Terrace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1762 at the Dubai Airshow - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Bab Al Shams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bab Al Shams

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Bab Al Shams. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Al Hadeerah, one of 4 restaurants, serves Middle Eastern cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 115 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on-site

What to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Al Hadeerah – This family restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner.
Anwa – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Zala – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Ninive Bab Al Shams – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bab Al Shams Desert
Bab Al Shams Desert Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Resort
Bab Shams Desert Resort
Bab Shams Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Dubai
Bab Al Shams Desert Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Does Bab Al Shams offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bab Al Shams does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bab Al Shams?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Bab Al Shams?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bab Al Shams?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bab Al Shams?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Bab Al Shams and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, archery and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Bab Al Shams also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bab Al Shams?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring Middle Eastern cuisine.

Bab Al Shams Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gilles, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sand Dune
Amazing area
Darwish, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Soeren Juul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel Service very good Nice restaurants I truly recommend
REGINA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing property with very attentive staff. I would especially like to recognize Sayeem for taking care of us by the pool. The resort itself is so clean and beautiful. It was a very unique experience. My only issue was the cost of the food, water and coffee. The food and drinks are very expensive and you don't have any other options given the hotel's remote location.
Tracy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great chill out
Our second visit and just as good as the first. Staff were great and really helpful. Roof was very comfortable. The food and service also great. Well worth the trip out there.
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sachiko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Caroline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Can’t recommend this place enough. Became one of our favorite places ever.
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staycation in the desert
We had a wonderful stay. The hotel shares a similar aesthetic and atmosphere with Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, but with a cozier feel and modern touches that we really enjoyed. The service was impeccable. While the food didn't quite reach the heights of some luxury hotels we've experienced, it wasn't a major drawback, and the overall experience was fantastic.
Sandzhar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel experience was amazing, staff very friendly and helpful , foods was great and they offer dinning and drinks discounts.
Emiliana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Miranda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the resort it is beautiful
Fiona, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning. More than we expected. Food was top notch, and the resort was well manicured.
Jalal, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andreas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Salome
Perfect retreat in the desert. We stayed one night and wished we had stayed longer. The staff was welcoming and looking to give us the best service. The room was very nice, big and clean and the bedding so comfortable.
Salome, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Assad, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Tassos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely stay and extremely family friendly. Even for our 1.5 year old.
Kelsey, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shirish, 1-night trip
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