- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineMediterranean
About Zala
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.
Part of the dining roster at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai, this mediterranean restaurant.
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The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai experience
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…
Getting there
Transfer to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai from Velana International Airport (MLE) is coordinated by the resort and confirmed at booking.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Zala
What cuisine does Zala serve?
Zala at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai serves Mediterranean. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Zala included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Zala sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Zala
Specialty restaurants at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Dubai are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.