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Reviews of Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai 5 stars

Al Qudra Road - opposite Endurance City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

#17 of 717 hotels in Dubai

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Review score

Based on 681 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Love this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Absolutely stunning place! Such a beautiful architecture. Such a professional stuff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool bar is now dated and the service was extremely slow

    Beautiful property, especially following the renovation. Good dining options and great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful experience and only 40 minutes outside Dubai
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Directions around the property - it was huge and I kept getting lost

    Service was exceptional, food options amazing, quiet resort, huge pool (s)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Brilliant family staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Terrace Garden View Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Morning enough!

    Spectacular! Our favorite ‘go to’ place for a desert oasis escape.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable break!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Within the premises, not many sign to direct you, very confusing. Please put sign for pools, restaurants that people can see! Adult pool tend to be crowded very fast. Guests were sometimes a bit inappropriate and nobody is telling them anything… Food a bit pricey…

    So relaxing… the place is truly beautiful, staff are very nice!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Really enjoyed the stay and was a special anniversary!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A lot of money for one night but was our anniversary and did not mind spending extra. Is quite a special venue though.

    Loved the hotel. Room was amazing and staff and food very good. Open air restaurant was a treat although we could not even taste 10% of all the food available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Best hotel for a Wedding
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - it was all perfect

    Best hotel in the world. These rooms were booked for guests at my wedding - the hotel is the most fantastic and relaxing hotel, and the staff are the most accommodating people. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the breakfast is the best I have ever had.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    It was gorgeous. Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were celebrating my husbands 40th birthday, but the cake and extra amenities were given to our other guests (we booked 3 rooms) and not to him whose birthday it was

    The rooms are gorgeous, it felt relaxed and unbusy despite having high occupancy, the staff made it feel very bespoke and lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    A magical place, we will absolutely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. A unique hotel with every possible luxury

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Dreamiest hotel I’ve stayed in awhile, and the beds/pillows were heaven!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Just stunning. All around. A luxury oasis in the middle of the desert

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Loved staying there with my bestie and my small child, it was a true destination hotel with a great child safe pool and
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An architectural delight with sumptuous touches that create a sense of escape.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Very much relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As of now nothing

    Very much nature friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    I can’t wait to go back, particularly for the buffet!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully updated and elegant hotel, with plenty of options of places to relax and eat.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurants and pool area were great. Rooms were really well appointed and refined

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful desert hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool water isn’t acclimatised, so the water was a bit cold. Also, you would see some plastics/trash around the desert in the surrounding areas of the hotel.

    Beautiful settings, lovely room and facilities in general. The Gym/spa are outstanding!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    An absolutely wonderful stay! Perfect to relax and unwind!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing we wish was different was if there was a plug for the hair dryer in the bathroom.

    A truly fine experience, perfect to disconnect, unwind and relax. The room was superb, the food was delicious, and the pools were fabulous!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Unique experience...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor was the service at the pool. If you did not tip the waiters each and every round of drinks they ignored you straight forward. 1 hour waiting for a salad with 4 leaves is too bad. Tipping is a guesture, it should not make the service in a 5 star resort depending on it. The food at the near pool located restaurant could be better.

    The location is unique. The evening at the restaurant with show was fantastic. Excellent food at that location and a unique experience! Good beds and room amnities. The management is friendly and professional. Great place for kids.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect ! Thank you very much for your service !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Very good desert resort 1h from Abu Dhabi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a bit expensive

    The hotel renewal is a huge success. The rooms kept the Arabic style but less dark. The location is very nice for tourists, it's close to Abu Dhabi and to Dubai. The buffet restaurant experience was improved, it's a must.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful, luxurious and unique hotel in a superb location. Will definitely return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room price was a little high

    Room was beautifully furnished, with extremely comfortable beds. Very luxurious with excellent amenities. Food was exceptional. Superb breakfast and Iftar meal. Staff went above and beyond during our stay, from the exceptional welcome on arrival to all staff encountered around the hotel - polite, helpful and attentive, with all requests dealt with swiftly. Loved the facility of an adult only pool. Would highly recommend a stay at this hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing Hotel with exotic location in the middle of desert.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Desert View Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little bit more facilities would be great.

    Hotel interior and exterior is just amazing, nice views from all the rooms. location could not be better for this kind of hotel. Nice breakfest and dinner was included in our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    amazing - love this hotel - have stayed numerous times and will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    i miss the old bath in the bedrooms but honestly it is a great hotel - highly recommend

    breakfast and pool are awesome - staff could not be more friendly. food is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room -UAE Resident , UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely beautiful resort, amazing restaurants and welcoming staffs! Highlights to Marc in the swimming pool bar/service and Suri in the breakfast - next level service and care - both of them enhanced our experience in this wonderful hotel!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    The best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Absolutely stunning. Truly perfect hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

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