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SUV driving through the desert with a group of camels on sand dunes.
Terrace with pool, chairs, and a view of wide, dry landscape under blue sky.
Tented camp in a desert landscape with outdoor furniture and trees in the background
Elegant interior with decorative vases and wooden lattice in hotel
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and ornate ceiling decor.
Living room with two sofas, wooden furniture, and a large bed in the background.
Luxury tent accommodation amid a vast desert landscape with sand dunes in the background.
View from a covered pool overlooking a savannah with a group of giraffes in the distance.
Five tents on a hill with trees and orange soil in the foreground.
Pool with blue water in front of a hotel with green umbrellas and palm trees under a blue sky.
Table set for breakfast beside pool overlooking desert and trees.
Person in a yellow sweater aiming a longbow at a target in the desert.
Cozy treatment room with natural light, decorative painting, and brown massage tables.
Cozy chair with towel next to table holding teapot and cup by window overlooking greenery.
Masseuse treats a woman lying on a massage table in front of a window.
Elegant hotel room with four-poster bed, two sofas, and large window overlooking greenery.
Bright, modern bathroom with shower, wooden furniture, and large mirror.
Luxury safari tent with terrace and private pool surrounded by nature.
Infinity pool overlooking green landscape under canopy with lounge chairs
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Dubai ∙ Dubai-City

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai *****
Tour operator category

DXB185
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

This luxurious desert hotel awaits you with a beautiful resort that lies like a fairytale oasis in the middle of the Arabian desert.
The center of Dubai with its numerous excursion options and sights is approx. 60 km away.
Dubai Airport (DXB) is approx. 70 km away. Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) is approx. 73 km away.
Luxury tent accommodation amid a vast desert landscape with sand dunes in the background.
View from a covered pool overlooking a savannah with a group of giraffes in the distance.
Five tents on a hill with trees and orange soil in the foreground.

Facilities

Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and ornate ceiling decor.
Pool with blue water in front of a hotel with green umbrellas and palm trees under a blue sky.
Table set for breakfast beside pool overlooking desert and trees.
The 5-star Al Maha desert resort combines Arabian charm with luxurious elements. The 42 villas, furnished in the style of a Bedouin tent, are situated amidst sand dunes and palm groves.
Guests can enjoy international cuisine and a beautiful view over the vastness of the Arabian desert at "Al Diwaan". In the "Hajar Terrace Bar", the evening can be brought to a close with a refreshing drink.
In addition to the private pool at your own suite, the resort also offers a communal pool where you can spend relaxing hours.

Accommodation

Bedouin Villa

The 75 m² Bedouin Villas (BDO/BSO) are furnished in the style of a Bedouin tent. Further amenities include a bathroom with a bathtub, shower and WC, hairdryer, bathrobes/slippers, air conditioning, safe (included), minibar (included), LED TV, coffee and tea-making facilities, and Wi-Fi. The large furnished terrace and the temperature-controlled private pool offer a small private oasis with views of the vast desert.
Children are bookable from 8 years of age.

Elegant hotel room with four-poster bed, two sofas, and large window overlooking greenery.
Bright, modern bathroom with shower, wooden furniture, and large mirror.
Luxury safari tent with terrace and private pool surrounded by nature.
Infinity pool overlooking green landscape under canopy with lounge chairs

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including still water, tea, and coffee with meals.
Additionally, 2 on-site activities per person per night are included.
All further activities can be booked on-site for a fee.

Sports included

Person in a yellow sweater aiming a longbow at a target in the desert.
Modern fitness center with cardio and strength equipment.
Per person per night, 2 on-site activities are included, such as wildlife watching, guided nature walks in the Al Maha Nature Reserve, archery, falconry, camel trekking, and sundowners. All further activities can be booked on-site for a fee.

Wellness

Find peace and relaxation in the "Timeless Spa" with treatments using exclusively organic ingredients (for a fee). A sauna and a whirlpool are also available for your use.
Cozy treatment room with natural light, decorative painting, and brown massage tables.
Cozy chair with towel next to table holding teapot and cup by window overlooking greenery.
Masseuse treats a woman lying on a massage table in front of a window.

Credit card

Deposit: Upon check-in, a credit card or cash deposit may be required for incidental expenses.

Travel information

For package bookings, NO transfer is included. A private transfer can be booked for an additional charge.
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Every user of a hotel room in Dubai is required to pay a fee to the Emirate of Dubai, similar to a tourism tax. The fee must be paid exclusively on-site at 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 U.A.E., most rooms are equipped with one king-size bed, two queen-size beds, or 2 single beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, the accommodation consists of 1 king-size bed and, subject to availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (partly for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation consists of 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed plus 1 or 2 extra/sofa beds (subject to availability and room size, and partly for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is only possible from 18 years of age. Alcoholic beverages are only served to those 21 years and older.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) are only bookable on request.
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For flights departing between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM, the hotel stay ends the previous day at 12:00 PM. Late check-out is available on-site for a fee.
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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road
Dubai, UAE, 118887
Tel.: +971 483 299 00
Fax.: +971 483 292 11
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Please note the following currently applicable rules of the Emirate of Dubai: Children up to 5 years must be accompanied by an adult supervisor when swimming in a regular pool.

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been audited as part of independent certification processes. This product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

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

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 15.01.2027)

Destination information

In the United Arab Emirates, ongoing growth is leading to various construction projects.
As a result, visual and acoustic impairments may occur in some areas. These construction activities are part of the continuous further development and modernization of the country.

Seasonal information

During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions on hotel operations. Furthermore, hotels use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, during which impairments such as pool closures etc. may occur. Additionally, some restaurants may be closed, as meals are not served everywhere. The entertainment program at the hotel is either canceled or restricted.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 26.10.2026 11:59