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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 710 hotels in Dubai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 706 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

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Nixe paceplace
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room -UAE Resident , UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food option

    Vwey godstay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

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

    You cannot pay your restaurant bills at check out, you have to pay either a deposit at arrival or pay every single time at the restaurant or pool.

    It is a hidden gem, everything was perfect, the design is awesome, 45 min drive from Dubai centre. We travelled with a baby, and the staff made the vacation perfect, special thanks to Sujan and to the kids club.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    One of my favorite hotel in the World
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Music: They want to be a beach club in the Desert. Daypass. Music that doesn't match with property No lounge arabic music around the pool or the rooftop bar. We are in Dubai. We want the Dubai vibe. Greek Restaurant: Please more arabic food.

    Almost everything The Renovation in particular The Zero-Proof bar. The Staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    excellent, totally recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night

    wasn't sure about desert view as we didn't see any animal, and garden view might be more cozy?

    quiet pathways and no crowd, we received upgrade to desert view, nice restaurants and small shops

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    first we received a dark room without sunlight

    After we changed the room to face the desert, it was perfect

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prices can be a better, it is quite expensive

    It was well designed and very tranquil If you are looking for a chill, this is the spot

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    A beautiful experience like no other I've had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional staff, at every moment of my time in the Hotel I was made to feel welcome, and that the friendly staff would look after any of my requests.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only small problem was that the door of one of the room cupboards didn’t work properly

    Receptionist Dana was veryvprofessional . Our room was upgraded

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    twas a short stay but very memorable place and experience to keep in my heart.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    ..I love everything

    ...authetic touch of UAE , the interiors, pool design, ambience. breakfast is sumptuous.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

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

    Very nice hotel but indian food was not there and it was really disappointing as being vegetarian it was not good experience with food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Garden View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hammam. The therapist Maddi did a very sub-standard job. Will not be ever doing a Hammam again nor will recommend it. This was no value for money. The soap was smelly, therapist was distracted & did a superficial job. Should hire better therapists.

    The room & facilities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

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

    We did not like that they try to be a "beach club" We want an arabic vibe with arabic lounge music Same goes for the roof top bar. Why no arabic lounge music. This is why we come to Dubai We want more arabic food, we don't want a Greek restaurant. The spa is amazing but slightly overpriced.

    We love the renovation The hotel has never been more beautiful Service was amazing from Check-in til pool boy The rooms The architecture The location The Pools The rooftop bar The Breakfast We loved the spa and its treatments The Zero-proof bar

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

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

    Nothing

    Every thing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the pool music would get loud and V upbeat and clash wit the other two pool's music, we also felt that all three pools were quite close together so the adult pool would still have kids fairly closeby. Would be nice if the hotel offered beach style bags to borrow. I also didn't love the hotel pillows

    Beautiful architecture and interior design, we had great food and service throughout our stay, the spa was lovely and the gym well equipped also. Breakfast was nice and plentiful and the Al hadheera experience surpassed expectations with entertainment and an amazing buffet spread

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Very peaceful and nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had a lot of people and our room was not ready we had to wait in the lobby but nothing dramatic

    Location is great, the design and facilities are exceptional. The staff is very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

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

    All

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

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

    All

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Can’t wait to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ceiling fan in room - unable to use due to whistling sound.

    Design, comfort. Surprisingly good value for F&B.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Xmas at Bab Al Shams
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check-in was painful, the staff doesnt communicate internally properly and they were keeping doing same mistakes. The chair at the restaurant was dirty with juice and my skirt was affected. The staff is helpful but not at 5star hotel level.

    Facilities are awesome food great, ambience exceptional. Shame there is no steam room, and staff is not speaking goid English

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refurbishment was much needed as the resort was starting to l feel very tired. We were all really impressed with the newly refurbished resort . The rooms are gorgeous & the new F& B offerings impressive. A great success , we’ll definitely be back soon

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Always exceeds expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was our second stay at the property, stay were very friendly especially, Rajkumar, Anto, Anthony, Mohammed (for Sheesha) . Overall an excellent stay as always !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay and amazing dedicated service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a very special occasion as I had decided to propose to my girlfriend at this place. Im so delighted and grateful for the great care and dedication Mr Sayed put into an unforgettable proposal night! My fianceé and I had the best night of our life.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    What an amazing experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were a little too high and a little too hard

    Everything,if you want to rest but have fun at the same time,this is the perfect resort!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Excellent stay can’t complain
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent property.. much needed calm n serenity amongst the mesmerising desert.

    Stayed in December 2023

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