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Luxury hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under a clear sky.
Elegant hotel restaurant with modern seating and green plant decor.
Outdoor terrace with modern seating in front of a building with arches and a palm tree.
Elegant hotel lobby area with seating, rugs, and warm lighting.
Cozy dining area with round table, padded chairs, and a large plant in the center.
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Modern hotel lounge area with central seating and warm ceiling lighting
Elegant hotel lounge furniture with warm lighting and modern artwork on the walls.
Elegant hotel bar with high stools, modern lighting, and wide views through large windows.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas, chairs, and view of an inner courtyard.
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Bright hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, large bed, and seating area with rug.
Cozy nook with padded seat cushions, wooden table, and wall mirror.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, wall mirror, and beige tiles.
Stylish bedroom with large bed, rug, ceiling fan, and access to balcony.
Modern bike rental with illuminated wooden counter and bike helmets.
Cozy outdoor lounge with bench, chairs, and table surrounded by palm trees and green plants.
Cozy seating area with plants overlooking the vast landscape.
Sandy playground with wooden climbing structure and palm trees in the background.
Children's playground with slide and climbing net surrounded by palm trees in a hotel area.
Modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows overlooking trees.
Close-up of several metal springs on sandy ground outdoors.
Modern bike rental with illuminated wooden counter and bike helmets.
Modern hotel lounge area with sofas, chairs, and wall shelves.
Modern beauty room with sink island and decorative shelves in warm wood tones
Dark mosaic steam room with two benches and a clock above an arch
Soft daylight falls on a welcoming spa bed draped with towels and adorned with a red flower.
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Dubai ∙ Dubai-City

Bab Al Shams, A rare finds Desert Resort, Dubai *****

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Location

Nestled amidst sand dunes and surrounded by a natural desert landscape, you will find this spectacular 5-star desert paradise.
The bustling center of Dubai as well as Dubai Airport (DXB) are approximately 75 km away.
Bright desert resort with sand-colored buildings and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
View of a dry, sandy desert landscape with scattered palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Hotel entrance with palm trees and greenery under clear blue sky.

Facilities

Hotel entrance area with covered walkway and palm trees in the background.
Open outdoor space with wooden roof, modern furnishings, and outdoor seating arrangements.
Large outdoor pool with sun loungers and palm trees at a luxury hotel resort.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs and buildings in a sunny desert setting with palm trees.
Luxury hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under a clear sky.
Luxurious outdoor pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and Mediterranean vegetation at a resort.
Elegant hotel restaurant with modern seating and green plant decor.
Outdoor terrace with modern seating in front of a building with arches and a palm tree.
Elegant hotel lobby area with seating, rugs, and warm lighting.
Cozy dining area with round table, padded chairs, and a large plant in the center.
White lounge chairs under green umbrellas next to palm trees on a hotel terrace.
Modern hotel lounge area with central seating and warm ceiling lighting
Elegant hotel lounge furniture with warm lighting and modern artwork on the walls.
Elegant hotel bar with high stools, modern lighting, and wide views through large windows.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas, chairs, and view of an inner courtyard.
Sunset over green lawn with palm trees and other trees
The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, extensively renovated in 2023, combines rustic charm with first-class hospitality. The resort's architecture is inspired by traditional Bedouin design and desert culture, but with a modern interpretation, creating an exclusive, luxurious atmosphere.
The 115 spacious rooms and suites, as well as 8 villas, offer their own charm and comfort.
A culinary journey through the Middle East and beyond awaits gourmets in the resort's various restaurants. In the all-day dining restaurant "Zala," Arabic and Greek cuisine merge in a charming rustic-modern setting. The "Al Hadheerah" offers an authentic desert flair – designed like a lively souk, it combines fine dining with a fascinating live entertainment program under the starry sky (for a fee). "NINIVE" is inspired by 1001 Nights and impresses with North African and Eastern delicacies.
The "Anwa Sunset Lounge" transports you to distant taste worlds with specialties from the Far East and Southeast Asia – accompanied by a breathtaking panoramic view of the desert and the vast sky. Those who let their gaze wander will discover the magic of the stars.
In the "Ya Hala" lounge, charm merges with modern elegance – the perfect place for stylish evenings. In the center of the resort, the infinity pool with views of the dune landscape invites you to relax – a place of tranquility in the heart of the desert's magic.

Accommodation

Deluxe Garden View

The Deluxe Garden View rooms (G2W/G1W) are modern, comfortable, and decorated in warm colors. They are approximately 37 m² in size, with a bathroom featuring a walk-in rain shower, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, minibar (for a fee), safe, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi (included). The Deluxe Garden View rooms face the garden or courtyard. The rooms do not have a balcony.

Bright hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, large bed, and seating area with rug.
Cozy nook with padded seat cushions, wooden table, and wall mirror.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, wall mirror, and beige tiles.
Stylish bedroom with large bed, rug, ceiling fan, and access to balcony.
Modern bike rental with illuminated wooden counter and bike helmets.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, wall mirror, and beige tiles.
Cozy outdoor lounge with bench, chairs, and table surrounded by palm trees and green plants.

Terrace Garden View

The Terrace Garden View rooms (TER/TRS) are approximately 47 m². They have the same amenities as the Deluxe Garden View rooms but are located on the ground floor and also feature a terrace with a seating area and table. The rooms overlook the garden or courtyard.

Terrace Desert View

The Terrace Desert View rooms (DB/DEB) have the same size and amenities as the Terrace Garden View rooms. The rooms offer views of the desert.

Stylish bedroom with large bed, rug, ceiling fan, and access to balcony.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, wall mirror, and beige tiles.
Cozy seating area with plants overlooking the vast landscape.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet or à la carte at the all-day dining restaurant.

Elegant hotel lobby area with seating, rugs, and warm lighting.

Half Board

With half board booked, dinner is also available at the all-day dining restaurant. Water and soft drinks are included with dinner.
December 31: Gala Dinner

Sports included

Fitness center with weight and cardio equipment. Open daily 24 hours.

Sports for a fee

Desert tennis, desert safari, nature walk, archery, fat biking.

Children's program

Sandy playground with wooden climbing structure and palm trees in the background.
Children's playground with slide and climbing net surrounded by palm trees in a hotel area.
Modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows overlooking trees.
Close-up of several metal springs on sandy ground outdoors.
Children's pool and playground, as well as an outdoor play area.

Wellness

Enjoy peace and relaxation in "The Desert Spa". Sauna, steam bath, and relaxation area included. Various treatments such as face and body treatments are available for a fee.
Dark mosaic steam room with two benches and a clock above an arch
Soft daylight falls on a welcoming spa bed draped with towels and adorned with a red flower.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel free of charge.

Credit Card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Luxury Traveler
  • Kids Club / Mini Club
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Family Friendly

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Earthcheck

Note

Every hotel room guest in Dubai is required to pay a tax to the Emirate of Dubai. The fee is to be paid exclusively on-site upon check-out in cash. Prices are per room per night:
- 5-star hotel 20 AED (approx. €5)
- 4-star hotel 15 AED (approx. €3.50)
- 3-star hotel 10 AED (approx. €2.50)
- 2-star hotel 10 AED (approx. €2.50)
- 1-star hotel 7 AED (approx. €1.70)
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In the UAE, most rooms are equipped with a king-size bed or two queen-size or 2 single beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, the accommodation will be with 1 king-size bed and, depending on availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (partially for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation will be with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed plus 1 or 2 extra/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size, and partially for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is only possible from the age of 18. Alcoholic beverages are only served to guests aged 21 and over.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) are only available upon request.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 AM, the hotel stay ends on the previous day at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee on-site.
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Please observe the following currently valid rules of the Emirate of Dubai: Children must be accompanied by an adult supervisor when swimming in a regular pool.

Destination information

In the United Arab Emirates, ongoing growth leads to various construction projects.
This may result in visual and acoustic disturbances in some areas. These construction activities are part of the country's continuous development and modernization.

Seasonal information

During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions in the UAE. Furthermore, hotels use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, which may lead to disruptions such as pool closures. Some restaurants may also be closed as meals are not served everywhere. The entertainment program at the hotel will be canceled or limited.

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