1 / 6An Al Maha villa among dunes at sunset: tented roofs amid greenery, rippled sand and scrub stretching to the horizon · Photo: hotel website
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Dubai Desert, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
42 pool villas in a reserve among the dunes, where Arabian oryx and gazelles roam freely
Getting there from the airport
Usually
DXBDubaiCarTime to be confirmedHotel.Total journey about 45 min according to data from Virgin Atlantic Holidays. We confirm the time for each leg when arranging your transfer.
Or
RKTRas Al KhaimahCarTime to be confirmedHotel.We confirm the travel time when arranging your transfer.
- Car: your Kortezh chauffeur waits at the exit at any hour, convenient for late flights and travel with children
Price
under the contract
Your expert will send the contract rate for your dates within 4 hours, together with the hotel's benefits and the total cost. Transfers, taxes and fees are already included in the calculation.
We will respond within 30 minutes · or ask us on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
With R-U Travel
- A contract rate through a direct agreement with the hotel
- We confirm extras worth up to RUB 50,000 (hotel credit, breakfast or transfers) in advance and record them in the booking
- Room upgrades, early check-in and late check-out, where available for your dates
- A complete proposal from the start, including transfers, the emirate’s tourism levy and festive gala dinner, with no surprises on arrival
- A personal expert who knows the hotel, and a concierge available 24/7
About the hotel
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve off the Dubai–Al Ain road, 65 km from Dubai Airport (DXB)
- The reserve spans 225 km², or 5% of Dubai’s territory; the hotel describes it as the UAE’s first national park
- 42 Bedouin, Royal, Emirates and Presidential villas, each with a heated private pool and wooden terrace
- Presidential Villa measures around 530 m², with three bedrooms, a majlis and dining room for 10; Emirates Villa spans 375 m²
- Handcrafted Arabian furniture and antiques in the villas; each has an easel and paints for sketches
- Al Diwaan serves Arabian and Mediterranean cuisine; Hajar Terrace bar overlooks the reserve; dinner among the dunes
- For each night of the stay, guests receive two desert activities: sunset camel rides, dune drives or a reserve safari
- Falconry, archery, horse riding and evenings around the fire with Bedouin stories are also available
- Al Maha Spa uses Sodashi products: Oud Renewal Therapy and Al Maha Body Journey with dates and figs
- Robb Report Hong Kong Best of the Best 2026 and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
The facts are taken from the hotel's official website and were checked on 9 October 2026. Hotel website (opens in a new tab)
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5LuxeQasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraLiwa Desert, Rub’ al Khali- AUH2 h 30 min
- orAUHabout 50 min
Tell us what your holiday should be like
We will send a selection with a price breakdown within 4 hours. There is no obligation.
- 3–5 options with a clear price breakdown
- A proposal with contract rates and extras from the start
- Free, unlimited reselection
ИП Соленов Лев Борисович · Taxpayer ID (INN) 773467774080 · Sole proprietor registration number (OGRNIP) 316774600402857 · RTA 0051773
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