The first eco-tourism project to be established in the United Arab Emirates, Al Maha provides a unique insight into Dubai's desert environment and heritage, without compromising on comfort.

This award-winning resort is set at the heart of the largest national park in the Middle East, a refuge for Arabia's endangered wildlife such as the desert lark and Arabian oryx. Indeed, it was after this spear-horned antelope that the original oasis, Al Maha, was named, for the creature would seek respite among the palms.

Today, the resort's Bedouin-inspired tented accommodation creates further sanctuary amid the dunes. Each suite is exceptionally private and romantic, featuring a temperature-controlled pool, hand-crafted furniture and authentic Arabian and Bedouin ornaments. The spacious Royal Suites are the utmost in luxury, with private dining rooms and magnificent marble bathrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows let the dramatic savannah views, framed by the distant Hajar mountains, flood in.

Each guest is greeted on arrival with a tribal welcome of dates, Arabic coffee and fruit juices. Enjoy them in one of Al Maha's many relaxing corners, such as the ladies and mens majlis (traditional Arabic meeting places) or the serene, antique-filled library.

After a day of activities, from camel-trekking to falconry, dine on a gourmet blend of Mediterranean and Arabic dishes, perhaps as a barbecue beneath the stars or an intimate supper on your private verandah.

As night falls, a wonderful display unfolds as you sit in the lounge or on the main verandah with a cocktail. Enfolded by the silence and darkness of the surrounding desert, you watch as animals congregate at the nearby floodlit waterhole.

A testament to Al Maha's appeal is its high number of repeat guests. We guarantee that a stay at this unique desert retreat will make you yearn to return.

accommodation

37 bedouin Suites, 2 Royal Suites, 2 Emirates Suites and 1 Presidential Suite, each featuring a private temperature-controlled pool.

facilities

◾Al Diwaan Restaurant
◾Bar
◾Library
◾Infinity pool
◾Timeless Spa
◾Fitness centre
◾Sauna
◾Steam room
◾Jacuzzi
◾Ice-pool
◾Included in your stay are two desert based activities per day, including camel and horse riding excursions, falconry, archery, desert and wildlife safaris and nature walks with accompanying field guide

location

45 minutes southeast of Dubai in the desert.

prices

Please call us, or use our Personal Quotation form for prices and further details.