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Medium (101 - 299 rooms)

Bab Al Shams

Bab Al Shams

Bab Al Shams

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starting at

€ 270

per night

What makes it stand out?

What makes it stand out?

What makes it stand out?

  • Falconry display and camel ride included with stay

  • Many unique desert experiences and excursions

About Bab Al Shams

About Bab Al Shams

About Bab Al Shams

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, located in the heart of the Dubai desert, is a luxurious oasis offering an enchanting Arabian escape for families seeking relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences. Surrounded by golden dunes, the resort combines traditional Emirati architecture with modern comforts, featuring beautifully designed rooms and suites with private terraces or patios, ideal for families looking for a serene retreat.

The resort offers a wide range of family-friendly activities. Children can enjoy the Aladdin's Kids Club, offering supervised games, arts, and crafts, while the whole family can explore camel rides, falconry displays, and desert safaris that immerse guests in the unique beauty of the Arabian desert. The temperature-controlled infinity pool and dedicated children’s pool provide refreshing spaces to unwind, while parents can relax at the spa or indulge in yoga sessions with stunning desert views.

Dining at Bab Al Shams is an unforgettable experience, with restaurants offering authentic Middle Eastern flavors and international cuisine. Families can savor a memorable meal under the stars at Al Hadheerah, the resort’s signature open-air restaurant, complete with live cooking stations and traditional performances. Known for its warm hospitality and unique desert ambiance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort offers families a perfect blend of cultural immersion, luxury, and adventure, making it one of Dubai’s most iconic desert getaways.

starting from

€ 270

per night for a family of 3

Rate Package(s)

• Breakfast Included

• Half Board

Ownership

• Kerzner International

• Rare Finds Hotels & Resorts

Room Options

  • Various room formats available, including family rooms and interconnected rooms

  • Villas with private pool

  • Various room formats available, including family rooms and interconnected rooms

  • Villas with private pool

  • Various room formats available, including family rooms and interconnected rooms

  • Villas with private pool

Family Services

Childcare provided from age

5

Baby & Toddler Care (0 - 4 years)

  • Not available

Child Care (5 - 12 years)

  • Available daily from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Bas Kids Club

  • Indoor and outdoor activities depending upon the season

Private Babysitting

  • Available by the hour (extra charge)

Other family-friendly services


Waterfront & pools

  • Infinity Pool

  • Plunge Pool

  • Children's Pool

  • Lap Pool

  • Infinity Pool

  • Plunge Pool

  • Children's Pool

  • Lap Pool

  • Infinity Pool

  • Plunge Pool

  • Children's Pool

  • Lap Pool

Dining & Restaurants

4 Restaurants

  • Zala, Mediterranean (07:00 - 11:00, 12:30 - 15:30, 18:30 - 22:30, Saturday Lunch Buffet 13:00 - 16:00)

  • Al-Hadheerah, dinner & live show (19:00 - 00:00)

  • Anw_, pan-asian (16:00 - 01:00)

  • Ninive, Middle East and North African (Sunday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00, Friday - Saturday 16:00 - 02:00)

Lounges & Bars

  • Lobby Lounge (09:00 - 23:00)

  • Ya Hala, cocktail and cigar bar (adults-only) (17:00 - 01:00)

  • Pool Bar (09:00 - 21:00)

4 Restaurants

  • Zala, Mediterranean (07:00 - 11:00, 12:30 - 15:30, 18:30 - 22:30, Saturday Lunch Buffet 13:00 - 16:00)

  • Al-Hadheerah, dinner & live show (19:00 - 00:00)

  • Anw_, pan-asian (16:00 - 01:00)

  • Ninive, Middle East and North African (Sunday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00, Friday - Saturday 16:00 - 02:00)

Lounges & Bars

  • Lobby Lounge (09:00 - 23:00)

  • Ya Hala, cocktail and cigar bar (adults-only) (17:00 - 01:00)

  • Pool Bar (09:00 - 21:00)

4 Restaurants

  • Zala, Mediterranean (07:00 - 11:00, 12:30 - 15:30, 18:30 - 22:30, Saturday Lunch Buffet 13:00 - 16:00)

  • Al-Hadheerah, dinner & live show (19:00 - 00:00)

  • Anw_, pan-asian (16:00 - 01:00)

  • Ninive, Middle East and North African (Sunday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00, Friday - Saturday 16:00 - 02:00)

Lounges & Bars

  • Lobby Lounge (09:00 - 23:00)

  • Ya Hala, cocktail and cigar bar (adults-only) (17:00 - 01:00)

  • Pool Bar (09:00 - 21:00)

Getting There

✈️ Airports
Dubai: 55 min
Abu Dhabi: 1 hour

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