"Translating as "the oryx," Al Maha is named after the UAE's national animal-and dozens of them roam freely on the resort's grounds, unafraid to come and say hello. They are joined by camels and bold gazelles, which often wander up to tented villas to sip from the private infinity pools. Located an hour outside of Dubai in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the romantic eco-resort is a modern take on Bedouin living, with stand-alone tented villas interspaced between rolling sands."
"Bab Al Shams, Dubai's longest-running desert resort, recently reopened with a new lease of life as part of Kerzner International's Rare Finds collection. The original resort launched in 2004 as quarters for Dubai's equestrian set and bustled with the clamor of a working stable. Today, the serenity of the desert blends with all the modern trappings of a luxury resort."
"There are 115 guest rooms and suites housed across two 16-story buildings, with subtle Moorish nods and tropical gardens that transport guests to a different time and place-although the oasis-like infinity pool and swim-up bar are decidedly Dubai. The resort's original Middle Eastern restaurant, Al Hadheerah, has been spruced up with a new menu, while the all-day dining restaurant Zala dishes up plates inspired by Ottoman and Greek cuisine. There's also plenty to keep children entertained with belly dancers, musicians, falconers, and a"
UAE desert resorts offer dramatic dune vistas, private pool villas, abundant wildlife, and varied experiences ranging from eco-conscious retreats to family-friendly escapes. Al Maha features free-roaming oryx, camels, and gazelles near tented private villas and infinity pools, sits inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and provides spa therapies and activities such as archery, nature walks, falconry, and camel trekking. Bab Al Shams reopened under Kerzner's Rare Finds, blending desert serenity with luxury facilities across two 16-story buildings, offering Moorish design cues, tropical gardens, multiple restaurants including Al Hadheerah and Zala, and entertainment for children.
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