The desert
Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai
Rare Finds (Kerzner International); owned by Meydan
Al Qudra desert, inland Dubai, Dubai
- Desert
- Ultra-luxury
- Family
The longest-running desert resort in the UAE, built to resemble a fortified Arabian village in the inland Al Qudra desert. It launched in 2004, closed for a full revitalisation, and reopened on 10 February 2023 under Kerzner International's Rare Finds collection, with Meydan as owner. It is the main full-service desert alternative to Al Maha for groups, and unlike Al Maha it is family-friendly.
- Rooms
- 115
- Opened
- 2004
Facilities
- Desert-village architecture with courtyards and terraces
- Infinity swimming pool and spa
- Multiple dining venues including desert-setting outlets
- Desert activity programming
- Event and wedding spaces in a desert setting
- Family-friendly, unlike the adults-oriented desert alternatives
Al Qudra / inland Dubai desert, off the Dubai-Al Ain corridor
Best for
Couples & weddings · Groups & series · Families
Sources
- hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41009137/kerzner-reopens-desert-resort-bab-al-shams-under-new-rare-finds-collection
- gulfnews.com/business/property/reimagined-bab-al-shams-desert-resort-in-dubai-has-opened---now-it-is-a-rare-find-property-1.94091390
- sleepermagazine.com/stories/projects/kerzner-reopens-dubais-bab-al-shams/
Net rates, contracted per agent
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Made to measure
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