JJust 20 minutes outside of Dubai, guests will find this elegant award-winning desert resort with its ancient Arabic fort-style setting. Bab Al Shams means “Doorway to the Sun” and at this 5 Star Desert Resort visitors will appreciate all the splendor that its name implies. Guests can dine under the stars in an ancient Bedouin-style setting, at the Al Hadheerah. This unique experience will remind guests of a chapter out of the “Arabian Nights”. The desert experience is magnified even more with its live music and exotic belly dancing, an authentic henna painter, and a falcon display. The resort offers a number of desert adventures for its guests to experience. From horse riding and a camel safari, to 4 wheeling the desert dunes, there is a memorable tour to meet everyone’s curious appetite. After a day of desert fun, guests can enjoy the Satori Spa, and take in one of its relaxing treatments, or indulge in a wellness consultation with a consultant who can provide recommendations for a healthy program to suit the needs of each of its guests. The reputation of the Bab Al Shams is one of luxury and true Arabian hospitality, as seen by its many awards for its excellence in customer care, such as the prestigious What’s On Awards, where it received “Best Weekend Getaway in the UAE” for 2009. This resort truly offers guests a fantastically unique desert experience that will not be soon forgotten.

Located in the desert just outside Dubai. 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Award-Winning Resort : Won the award for “Best Weekend Getaway”.

Located in the Middle of the Desert : 20 minutes outside of Dubai in the desert.

Dining Under the Desert Stars : Al Hadheerah offers a dining experience Bedouin-style.

Several Desert Adventures : From 4-Wheeling to a Camel Safari are offered.

Popular Spa : Take in a relaxing treatment at Satori Spa.

Business Center Wireless Internet Banquet Facilities Conference/Meeting Rooms 24 Hour Room Service 24-hour front desk Non-smoking rooms Currency Exchange ATM Babysitting Service

Gift Shop Wellness Center Fitness Center Swimming Pool Sauna/Spa Children’s Pool Kid’s Club Camel Riding Horse Riding Falconry

Massage Table tennis Mini golf Bikes available (free) Daily Shuttle to Wild Wadi Waterpark Prayer Room Parking Facilities for the Disabled Private check-in/-out

Air Conditioning Terrace High Speed Internet

International Direct Dial Phone Satellite TV Mini-Bar

Rain Showers in Bathrooms In-Room Safe

• Al Forsan:  For a bountiful buffet with its live cooking station, the casual-dining venue offers International cuisine and a terrace that overlooks the putting green.
• Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant: Dine under the stars in this unique Bedouin-style restaurant, serving traditional Middle East cuisine from live cooking stations, wood-fired ovens, and open spits. Experience the restaurant’s live entertainment, that includes belly dancers, folk dancers, camel rides, falconry, horse rides, and henna painting.
• Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge: Select from a wide variety of sheesha and cocktails at Al Sarab with its beautiful views of the vistas at sunset.
• Al Shurouq Lounge: Indulge in light snacks while enjoying the stunning desert views.
• Masala Restaurant: For those that enjoy the exotic flavors of India, there is Masala with it live Tandoor cooking stations.
• Le Dune Pizzeria: This restaurant serves up fresh homemade pizza, an antipasti buffet, and pasta. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the desert landscape.
• Pool Bar: For a lighter fare, the Pool Bar offers a menu of salads and light snacks.
• Ya Hala Lounge: A great place to enjoy "Afternoon Tea”.

Peak Season (25/ Dec/ 2010 – 03/ Jan/ 2011): 75% refund if cancellation is made 16 – 29 days prior to arrival. 55% refund if cancellation is made 15 – 9 days prior to arrival. 10% refund if cancellation is made 8 – 5 days prior to arrival. If cancellation is made within 4 days or less, full charges are applicable. Except for Peak Season, 10% refund if cancellation is made 8 – 5 days prior to arrival. If cancellation is made within 4 days or less, full charges are applicable.

Children below 4yrs of age can stay free when sharing existing beddings and get complimentary meals. Max one child between 4 & 12yrs of age stay free of charge when sharing existing beddings and are entitled to 50% discount on meals.