Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

Dubai Desert, Dubai

Star rating

Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Emirates Suite
Emirate Suite
Emirate Suite
Main Pool
Lobby Lounge
Royal Suite
Al Diwaan Restaurant, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, Middle East
Al Diwaan Restaurant
Al Diwaan Restaurant
Timeless Spa
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, Middle East
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Dune Dining
Deck Dining
Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Bedouin Suite
Emirates Suite
Emirate Suite
Emirate Suite
Main Pool
Lobby Lounge
Royal Suite
Al Diwaan Restaurant, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, Middle East
Al Diwaan Restaurant
Al Diwaan Restaurant
Timeless Spa
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, Middle East
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Dune Dining
Deck Dining

The hotel

Set deep in Dubai’s magical dunes and desert landscapes, this luxurious hotel offers Bedouin tent-style suites with first-class facilities and individual swimming pools. It has won numerous awards for its conservation and commitment to its surrounding environment, and guests are given the chance to try traditional activities such as camel trekking, dune drives, horse riding, falconry, archery and guided nature walks to view the stark, beautiful scenery. View the endemic wildlife from the lounge’s outdoor decking while enjoying a cool drink, or simply enjoy a treatment in the state-of-the-art spa.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa

Where is it

Set in 225 km of pristine desert landscape, within an award-winning conservation area. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

42 bedouin-inspired suites, each decorated and furnished in a wonderfully traditional style with quirky touches including authentic regional antiques, and local artefacts. Suites are spacious with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe, custom-made king-size beds or twin beds, seating area overlooking the views, roomy bathrooms with walk-in showers, king-size baths and 'his and hers' vanity area. Best of all for absorbing the desert tranquillity and inspirational landscape are the private outdoor decks with deck chairs and temperature controlled pool. Bedouin Suites sleep maximum 3 adults. Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive of still water, tea and coffee) at Al Diwaan.

Royal Suites have a private temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts, 2 large bedrooms, custom-made super king-size beds and twin beds, spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Emirate Suites have a large temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, spacious lounge with dining facilities, residential quarters for guests' private staff (housekeeper, security or chef), spacious courtyard, roomy kitchen, a bottle of champagne and fruit basket on arrival, and a complimentary private deck dining or dune picnic experience per booking per stay, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Presidential Suites have a large 10x8 meter temperature-controlled pool surrounded by a wooden deck, 3 large bedrooms, 1 with custom-made super king-size bed and 2 with twin beds, extensive kitchen, mini-bar*, champagne and fruits on arrival, private activities including camel trek and sundowners and a complimentary private deck dining and desert picnic experience per booking per stay, sleeping maximum 7 adults.

Larger Royal, Emirates and Presidential Suites with added facilities are available on request.

Al Diwaan restaurant with al fresco veranda. Private dune dinner* (experience for 2 adults). Floating breakfast experience*.

Two  included activities per person per night stay featuring: falconry, archery, wildlife drive, camel trekking, sundowner, nature walk. Horse riding*. Dune drive*. Timeless Spa*.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: Al Maha welcomes guests 10 years old and above.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2022)
  • Very good (136)
  • Average (34)
  • Poor (14)
  • Terrible (23)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable Memories at the Best Hotel Ever

Jul 14, 2025 victer1979 Switzerland

This was my second time staying at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa. and my friend’s third. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staffs and this time we were received a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in our room to celebrate our return. That’s so great service. Special thanks to Mr. Kero, Miss Moeka… Read more
This was my second time staying at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa. and my friend’s third. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staffs and this time we were received a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in our room to celebrate our return. That’s so great service. Special thanks to Mr. Kero, Miss Moeka and Miss Winnie at the reception for their great service. They were always to assist us with any needs or activity bookings during our stay. The resort is include breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 complimentary activities per day, such as camel treks, archery, sundowner drives, and more. This time, we also received a free Dune Drive for staying three nights (normally AED 310 per person). Between meals, guests can enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks—cookies in the morning and canapés in the afternoon before you will go make an activity in evening. we got a room number 23 same last year, with a stunning view of the desert. In the evenings, if we’re not out on a camel ride, we can see camels caravan passing by our room. We also loved seeing oryx and gazelles around the resort. Its amazing look likes open zoo!! The food was delicious and really nice presented, and the service from every staffs were outstanding!!! A big thank you to our activity guides Alex, Dushan, and Corne. We did several activities including sunset drives, camel treks, archery, and the falcon show. The Dune Drive with Alex was so much fun—he’s funny and made the ride very exciting! Overall, we are very happy and will 100% come back to Al Maha the next time we visit Dubai. Highly recommended! Read less
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Jul 4, 2025 alain l Knokke-Heist, Belgium

one of the best hotels of the world with an amazing staff . it is a little piece of paradise on earth . from the entering at the gate until leaving the gate , it is an other world full of silence and hapiness
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Jul 3, 2025 Climber57078906683 Saudi Arabia

My stay at the resort was absolutely amazing! Everything was clean, well-organized, and the service was top-notch. A very special thanks to Youssef at Hajar Bar for his outstanding service and professionalism — he truly made the experience even better. I really enjoyed the signature drinks he prepared — especially the B-52, which was perfectly… Read more
My stay at the resort was absolutely amazing! Everything was clean, well-organized, and the service was top-notch. A very special thanks to Youssef at Hajar Bar for his outstanding service and professionalism — he truly made the experience even better. I really enjoyed the signature drinks he prepared — especially the B-52, which was perfectly made! One small suggestion: I hope the bar service could be available 24h in the future — that would make the experience even more perfect. Thank you all, and I hope to come back again soon! 🌟🍹 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A 5-Star Desert Oasis That Will Exceed Your Expectations

Jun 26, 2025 vegasjsp Las Vegas, Nevada

After reading numerous reviews, we already had high expectations upon arriving at Al Maha, however, all of those high expectations were quickly exceeded! And it was all due to the amazingly warm reception, friendliness, professionalism and overall customer service we received from the entire staff. Roshan and the guest experience team went out… Read more
After reading numerous reviews, we already had high expectations upon arriving at Al Maha, however, all of those high expectations were quickly exceeded! And it was all due to the amazingly warm reception, friendliness, professionalism and overall customer service we received from the entire staff. Roshan and the guest experience team went out of their way to help us get the most out of our stay. Carel, Shuan, Alex, Rose, Caleb and the entire activities team ensured we got the most our of our experiences; Archery, Falconry, Horseback Riding, Sunset Camel Ride – all of which were amazing. The entire staff also went out of their way to ensure that our 12 year old son had an amazing time…which he did. The property was amazing. As many reviews mention, gazelles and oryx roam freely. It was so cool to see them wander into your “yard” while you are in your villa/suite. I can’t say enough great things about our time at Al Maha. Just an amazing experience and we look forward to coming back! Read less
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Jun 21, 2025 rai4a Tokyo, Japan

We stayed in Al Maha for one night during our 1-week Dubai trip and regretted not staying longer. The resort is just fantastic and the service from the staffs made it even better. Our room/villa was at the far end of the property but we never waited long for the buggy to come. The heated swimming pool was our favorite place to hang out in the… Read more
We stayed in Al Maha for one night during our 1-week Dubai trip and regretted not staying longer. The resort is just fantastic and the service from the staffs made it even better. Our room/villa was at the far end of the property but we never waited long for the buggy to come. The heated swimming pool was our favorite place to hang out in the room especially during the night as it felt really nice to swim under the night sky in a serene environment. All of the meal we had - including the surprise cake - was great and the daily activities provided by the hotel were enjoyable. We saw many wildlife during our stay but fortunately not many bugs. The property is located quite far from any store/town but it is definitely worth a visit. All in all, a very memorable stay for us. Read less