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Al Maha Desert Resort – reviews, photos

5.0 of 5
Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Al Maha Desert Resort
Ranked #1 of 434 hotels in Dubai
5.0 of 5 stars 391 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Private pool(15)
  • Field guide(13)
  • Sand dunes(9)
  • Bedouin suite(8)
  • Camel ride(8)
  • Sunset camel ride(8)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Well worth(5)
  • Nature drive(3)
  • South African(3)
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Breathtaking”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We came here for our honeymoon and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. Most of the time you feel like you're the only one there, apart from some staff paying attention to the grounds and your suite. The staff are amazing (recruitment must be a priority at Al Maha). Bishan who met several times while he was working at the bar achieves the right balance between helpful, inquisitve and discreet - he's the reason we went back night after night. We were given tours by guides who had had experience in Australia, South Africa and elsewhere. The wildlife was quite surprising - from our suite we saw gazelles, an oryx, lots of birds and a wild cat and on the desert driving we saw even more...

Al Maha may not be cheap but compared to other similar resorts, there is no comparison. Al Maha has thought of everything, so you can just relax and indulge yourself. After all the positive reviews I was ready to be a sceptic but Al Maha really took my breath away. We recommend it to anyone who will listen and we can't wait to go back.

Room Tip: We were in Villa 22 and it was near to the edge of all the other villas, so we were exposed to more...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Al Maha Desert Resort, Complex Online Marketing Manager at Al Maha Desert Resort, responded to this review
25 January 2012
Dear Guest,

We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your recent stay at Al Maha Desert Resort and would like to thank you for taking the time to write about your experience here on Tripadvisor.

Guest satisfaction is our main goal at Al Maha, and it is rewarding to learn that it has been achieved on this occasion.

We would like to thank you for recommending our resort to other travelers visiting Dubai and hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Al Maha in the not too distant future.

Yours Sincerely,
Madiha Zakir
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“a must-do for visitors and residents (but save your pennies!)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Set an hour or so outside Dubai this desert oasis can be enjoyed year round.
It tends to be a few degrees cooler than the city, chill in the gorgeous panoramic room, enormous bath or the totally private pool (unless the orix decide to spectate)

There are lots of activities (camel rides, archery, gym, spa etc) but grab your special someone and savor the intimate romance of the Arabian desert

Lucky You!

Room Tip: They are all good, even the "standard" rooms will delight you
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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25 January 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Al Maha Desert Resort. We are thrilled to know that you had a pleasant stay.

Your feedback is much appreciated and has been shared with our ambassadors.

We look forward to the opportunity of once again welcoming you back to our resort.

Yours Sincerely,
Madiha Zakir
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Wife and I stayed 4 nights en route to Dubia 7's rugby. Absolutely fabulous. Service brilliant whoever handles staff training deserves a medal. Food fantastic. Activiites in particular dune bashing awesome - camel riding is uncomfortable not matter what they say. If you dont mind the walk or golf buggy ride Suite 6 is as remote as it gets and completely private

Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
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Al Maha Desert Resort, Complex Online Marketing Manager at Al Maha Desert Resort, responded to this review
25 January 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa. We are thrilled to know that you had a great experience at the resort and enjoyed the various desert activities.

Your feedback regarding the excellent service is much appreciated and has been shared with our ambassadors.

We do look forward to the opportunity of once again welcoming you back to our resort.

Yours Sincerely,
Madiha Zakir
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A magical hideaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Beautiful bungalows whose architecture fits perfectly into the desert scenery. The room and the bathroom are huge and every bungalow comes with a private pool with complete privacy (except for an oryx or other desert animal which may pass by for a visit, but they are generally harmless!). There was even a pillow menu to ensure perfect comfort.
Desert activities were offered in the very early morning or late afternoon (due to the summer heat) and were perfectly organized (e.g. dune bashing, wildlife safari, camel riding with sunset drinks, etc.).
It is a very romantic hotel, with excellent service, definitely worth the cost (though they are quite high!). Oh, and bear in mind: no kids allowed!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Al Maha Desert Resort, Complex Online Marketing Manager at Al Maha Desert Resort, responded to this review
22 January 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your feedback on Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa through Tripadvisor.
We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience while staying at the Bedouin Suite and enjoyed the desert activities offered at the resort.

Your feedback is much appreciated and has been shared with our ambassadors.

We really hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our resort in the not too distant future.

Yours Sincerely,
Madiha Zakir
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Simply the best!! 11 out of 10.....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We spent 4 nights there in December. This place is just fantastic, from the wonderful rooms, to the perfect attention to details. Nothing is ever too much for the staff, all round the hotel from the restaurant, housekeeping, the outdoor guides etc.... The food was delicious and varied.
And the spa just superb. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and get spoiled!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Al Maha Desert Resort, Complex Online Marketing Manager at Al Maha Desert Resort, responded to this review
17 January 2012
Dear Guest,

We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your recent stay at Al Maha Desert Resort and would like to thank you for taking the time to write about your experience here on Tripadvisor.

Guest satisfaction is our main goal at Al Maha, and it is rewarding to learn that it has been achieved on this occasion.

We would like to thank you for recommending our resort to other travelers visiting Dubai and hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Al Maha in the not too distant future.

Yours Sincerely,
Madiha Zakir
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Address: Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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