Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

| United Arab Emirates | Dubai |
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Summary

Al Maha is one of the Starwood's Luxury Collection resorts, located in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - a protected haven for many species of mammal and birds of Arabia - which is about 65 km away from the phenomenal city of Dubai.

This exciting resort features 42 lavish suites, nestled in the majestic desert dune landscape. Guests staying at Al Maha enjoy matchless hospitality and close up encounters with the wildlife of Arabia.  This combination of exclusive privacy and the romance of the desert environment combine to make Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa a memorable luxury destination. 

All luxurious suites offer a spacious setting overvlooking the dunes of the Arabian Desert. You may also sight herds of the Arabian Oryx or Gazelles grazing on the bushes from your suite.

Dining at Al Maha is an unforgettable experience, where you can enjoy exciting indigenous or international dishes, accompanied by impeccable service. There is also a Terrace Bar which offers delicious cocktails and beverages and dramatic views of the reserve.

The resort features a Timeless Spa, which specialises in healing practises drawn from around the globe. Wellness facilities include massage and treatment rooms, Hydrotherapy bath, a sauna and steam room including a cold plunge pool, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is a place where you can enjoy experiential activities. Horse riding, dune drive, archery, camel trekking and others are the ones that every discerning traveller should try.

 

Location

The resort is located in a desert conservation reserve that is 45 minutes from the city of Dubai and about 1 hour drive from Dubai International Airport.

Facilities

Activities - activities

Wildlife Drives
A gentle drive through the outstanding Al Maha Desert Resort landscape gives you a unique chance to get close up sightings and photographs of the free-roaming wildlife in the reserve.

Horse Riding
Enjoy the surge of adrenalin as you put your Arabian horse through its paces whilst taking in the never-ending beauty of the desert landscape.

Nature Walks
With lots of species of flora and fauna indigenous to the Al Maha deser...


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Meetings And Events - meetings-events

The Al Majlis Boardroom at Al Maha resort in Dubai is a versatile facility for meetings, conferences and special events such as wedding celebrations. 

The Boardroom is set within spectacular grounds, protected from the sun by palm trees and shrubbery in which Arabian oryx and gazelle are frequently spotted grazing.

Beautifully decorated with authentic Arabian antiques and artefacts, Al Majlis Boardroom was developed to completely meet the needs of corporate teams holding events. With the latest multimedi...


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Dining - restaurant

Embracing the culinary cultures of the East and West, dining at Al Maha Desort Resort and Spa is an experience to savour and remember.  With an excellent team led by the multiple award-winning Executive Chef David Miras, all the menus are exciting, meticulously prepared and flawlessly executed. 

Chef David encourages and trains his skilled staff to explore their creativity and to continuously develop their culinary skills and appreciation of excellent food.  Every dish is hand-made, using the finest, fresh organic ingr...


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Spa - spa

Timeless Spa with its team of gifted international Spa therapists specialises in a wide range of wellness, rejuvenation and beauty therapies. Offering a fusion of healing practices drawn from cultures around the world, the treatments are truly representative of Dubai’s cosmopolitan nature.

The spa's signature treatments draw on the wisdom of Middle Eastern and South East Asian aromatherapy traditions. Enjoy beauty and relaxation treatments, private massage rooms for couples, in-suite massage, private Rasoul chambe...


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Weddings - weddings

Al Maha Desert Resort is an excellent outdoor desert venue for a wedding. Al Maha is the only resort located in the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, offering complete privacy to all its guests.

The desert forms a perfect romantic backdrop for any wedding.

Rooms

Bedouin Suite

75 m2

These Bedouin Suites are abundantly decorated with traditional and rare handcrafted Arabian furnishings, antiques and artefacts. There are thoughtful details such as binoculars, an easel with art materials and a writing desk, should your creative instincts be inspired by the landscape and the wildlife you spot.  

Bedouin jars for water and dates can be found at most doorways and in the beds that line the tiny road between the suites; chests sit at the end of every bed and ornate Omani doors in heavy wood are framed in glass tables.

Each private deck with sun loungers provides a secluded area for relaxing quietly or as an intimate setting for a personalised dining experience (simply select from the in-Suite menu and staff will appear to prepare your table for breakfast, lunch or dinner).  The private infinity pool spills out into a never ending vista of breathtaking desert views.

The Suites' key features are:
- Private temperature-controlled swimming pool (5 x 4 metres) surrounded by a wooden deck
- Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts
- Custom-made super king-size bed
- Spacious bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area

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Royal Suite

175 m2

The Royal Suite is mixed of some of the richest living experiences with an authentic ambience that is inspired by the many Arabian artefacts and antiques.

A large lounge and two luxurious bedrooms, each with a custom-made super king-size bed and handcrafted furnishings, offer a relaxing experience in total comfort.

The wide terrace with sun loungers, private deck dining area and sizeable pool present expansive views onto the open desert. Indigenous wildlife, such as gazelle or Arabian oryx, will often be noticed grazing near the Suites.  

Together with exemplary facilities, attentive service and delightfully quiet surroundings, the Royal Suites offer an exclusive experience and a place of restful solace. The key Royal Suite features are:
- Private temperature-controlled swimming pool (7x 5 metres) surrounded by a wooden deck
- Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts
- Two large bedrooms
- Custom-made super king-size beds
- Spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area

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+44 20 7148 1778

Emirates Suite

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375 m2

The Emirates Suite is set in a secluded spot away from the main part of the Resort, offering luxurious comfort and privacy in equal measures.  

Emirates Suites each have two large bedrooms, with custom-made super king-size beds and handcrafted furnishings.  A spacious lounge incorporates a dining area and outside there is a courtyard and deck around the pool for alfresco dining and relaxation.

Residential quarters for your private staff and a kitchen of generous proportions allow a degree of autonomy away from the main Resort.

The Emirates Suites provide a stylish haven to relax in the company of friends and family or for luxurious entertaining.

The key Emirates Suite features are:
- Large temperature-controlled swimming pool (12 x 4 metres) surrounded by a wooden deck
- Two large bedrooms
- Spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area
- Spacious lounge with dining facilities
- Residential quarters for guests' private staff (housekeeper, security or chef)
- Spacious courtyard
- Roomy kitchen

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+44 20 7148 1778

Presidential Suite

530 m2

The Presidential Suite is the finest of all Suites at Al Maha. This Suite has three large bedrooms, each with a custom-made super king-size bed, handcrafted furnishings and an opulent bathroom. This Suite is designed for guests who want to experience the ultimate in sophistication and personalised service.

The sound of gently running water from the decorative features in the inviting majlis creates a calming ambience throughout, enhanced by the beautiful Arabian antiques and artefacts on display. With every luxury and extravagance catered for, including quarters for your own staff, the Presidential Suite is the perfect place to relax or entertain in splendour.

The key feature of the Presidential Suite are:
- Large temperature-controlled swimming pool (10 x 8 metres) surrounded by a wooden deck
- Three large bedrooms, two with custom-made super king-size beds and one with twin beds
- Spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, king-size bath, a 'his and hers' vanity area
- Spacious lounge with dining facilities & residential quarters for guests' private staff (housekeeper, security or chef)
- Spacious courtyard & extensive kitchen
- Complimentary Minibar, Champagne, fruits 60 mins Spa treament per guest, private activities including Camel Trek & Sundowners, Private Deck Dining &  Desert Picnic
- Barbecue Setup

"Call now for a quote!"
+44 20 7148 1778

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