The resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a low-rise fort-style resort set among the dunes of the Dubai desert, part of the Rare Finds collection operated by Kerzner International. Accommodation is arranged around shaded courtyards, ponds and walkways, and ranges from Deluxe and Terrace rooms through suites and connected family categories to standalone one- and two-bedroom Desert Pool Villas with private pools, firepits and terraces. Dining spans eight outlets, led by the open-air Al Hadheerah with its live-cooking souk and nightly Arabian entertainment. Guests can take desert drives, fat-bike safaris, hot-air balloon flights, guided nature walks, horse riding, camel trekking, archery and falconry, and there is a spa and hammam, a fitness centre, a kids' club and a set of swimming pools including an infinity pool and dedicated lap lanes.
The accommodation
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Desert
3 guests · 37 m²
A 37 sqm room facing the golden dunes, with a cosy built-in window seat, a spacious marble bathroom and a refreshment station stocked with teas and coffees. Available with a king bed or twin beds, and fitted with a flat-screen television and Wi-Fi.
Garden or Courtyard
3 guests · 37 m²
A 37 sqm room looking over the resort's planted courtyard and swaying date palms. A built-in window seat sits beside the glass, and the marble-clad bathroom has a walk-in shower. A refreshment station, flat-screen television and Wi-Fi are provided. King or twin bedding.
Desert
3 guests · 47 m²
A 47 sqm room with a private terrace opening onto a panorama of golden sand. The extra ten square metres over the Deluxe category go to the outdoor space. Inside there is a marble bathroom, a refreshment station and a flat-screen television. King or twin bedding.
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The resort's signature open-air desert restaurant, staged as a living souk of alleyways and live-cooking stations serving hot mezze, seasoned kebabs, flame-grilled seafood and lamb ouzi cooked under the sand in the traditional way. Arabic musicians, tanoura and belly dancers, falconers and a caravan of camel riders perform through the evening.
A rooftop lounge and restaurant with views over the desert toward Dubai, pairing Pan-Asian small plates with a cocktail list built by the resort's mixologists. The terrace is set for evening dining under the stars, and the menu runs between classic drinks and original creations.
An all-day Mediterranean restaurant drawing on Greek and Turkish cooking, open from breakfast through lunch to dinner. There is a lively interior and a terrace, plus a coffee bar, and a curated international wine list supports the kitchen's Eastern Mediterranean plates.
A restaurant inspired by the 1001 Arabian Nights, blending traditional Middle Eastern and North African cooking with contemporary technique and drawing on Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish and Moroccan influences. The cocktail list uses regional ingredients such as turmeric, fig, amaretto and clove.
A modern Indian open-air restaurant seating 65, led by chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya, a Le Cordon Bleu Paris alumna. The kitchen works through fragrant curries and reinvented classics in a family-style, shared-plate format under the desert sky. Operational update (2 October 2026): the hotel’s official page lists RAIT as temporarily closed.
A family-friendly indoor-outdoor lounge serving light snacks and drinks, with tranquil interiors and an alfresco terrace looking onto the desert sky and date palms. The drinks list is notable for an extensive range of non-alcoholic creations alongside the usual offering.
A rustic cigar lounge blending an old-world club atmosphere with a premium selection of more than 60 types of cigar, alongside rare spirits. An in-house sommelier guides guests through cigar and drink pairings, from first-timers to seasoned connoisseurs. Entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and over; the lounge accepts walk-in visits.
A poolside bar serving freshly prepared dishes and drinks beside the resort's swimming pools, which include a plunge pool, an infinity pool with desert views, dedicated lap lanes, a kids' pool and a rain shower. Music plays through the day.
Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam offers facials, body treatments and traditional hammam journeys using regional ingredients from Maison d’Asa. Guests can use the sauna and the spa’s private outdoor pool overlooking the desert. The spa welcomes guests aged 16 and above; those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Advance booking is required, and guests are advised to arrive 30 minutes before their appointment.
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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai is located in The Dubai Desert. Al Qudra Road - opposite Endurance City - Mugatrah - Dubai
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai offers 11 accommodation categories, including Deluxe Desert View Room, Deluxe Garden View Room, Terrace Desert View Room, Terrace Garden View Room, Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite and more. Of these, 2 have a private pool.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai has 8 restaurants and bars, including Al Hadheerah, Anwā, Zala, Ninive, RAIT, Lobby Lounge and more. Cuisines span Middle Eastern, Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African.
Yes — Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai features Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam (by Bab Al Shams).
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