Bab Al Shams

Captivating desert retreat.

With smooth, sand-colored structures, waving palms, and sleek modernist architecture, Bab Al Shams offers a distinct mixture of classic Arabian ambiance and contemporary hospitality trends. Enjoy the serenity of the desert, or take a drive into Dubai to experience everything the city has to offer.

Insider Tip

Every sunset, the property stills for a ritual to allow guests to take in the moment, enjoy refreshments, and experience traditional music or storytelling.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites are decorated in simple, elegant comfort, with area-by-area color themes and subtle Moorish design allusions. All rooms have garden or desert views, and some come with terraces. Refresh yourself in your elegantly-tiled bathroom with walk-in shower.

Where to Dine

Follow your tastes through the living, open-air souk at Al Hadheerah and watch your Middle Eastern dish cooked right in front of yout. Anwā offers pan-Asian bites, from sushi to bao, in a lively rooftop setting. Enjoy a mocktail and a snack at the Lobby Lounge, or sip a refreshment at the Pool Bar.

Where to Relax

Schedule a massage, sweat in the sauna, and sip herbal tea in the spa and hammam. Stay limber with a yoga class, or take a holistic view to your health with a wellness workshop. Work out in the on-site gym, or take a few laps in the pool.

What to Do

Explore the desert on horseback, fat-tire bike, or by 4x4. Get breathtaking views of the dunes in a hot air balloon, or make the most of the desert peace with a stargazing journey. Take a break with a curated afternoon tea experience.

Features

Fitness Center

Pool

Wellness

Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging

Afternoon Tea

In the Desert

Remote

Vegan Meals

Vegetarian Meals

Wheelchair Accessible