Designed to reflect a Bedouin encampment, Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai offers contrasting luxury. On the one hand, the resort offers an elegant lifestyle, your own private pool, fine food and wine, a signature Spa and personalised service; and on the other, even more precious in today’s world , a rare sanctuary of pristine, beauty, tranquility and peace. Within Al Maha’s timeless horizons, you will find yourself at one with nature...
Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa is set in 225 square kilometres of pristine desert landscape just 45 minutes from the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, the thriving centre of commerce and leisure in the Gulf .It represents nearly five per cent of Dubai's land area and is the largest piece of land ever dedicated to a single project in Dubai. An oasis of luxury and enchantment, Al Maha lies within an award-winning conservation area where desert wildlife abounds.
It's also the only resort within the area where visitors can experience the true beauty and majesty of the desert and observe the indigenous wildlife.
Bedouin Suites 37 individual Bedouin Suites * 75 square metres * Private
temperature-controlled pool (7.5 metres X 6.5 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 * Bvlgari amenities * Minibar * Complimentary water, tea and coffee making facilities * Satellite TV, DVD, data ports * Bluetooth * In-room safe
Royal Suites Two Royal Suites * 175 square metres * Large temperature-controlled swimming pool 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 * Bvlgari amenities * Large lounge * Minibar * Complimentary water, tea and coffee making facilities * Satellite TV, DVD, data ports * Bluetooth * In-room safe
Emirates Suite 375 square metres * Large temperature-controlled swimming pool 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 * Bvlgari amenities * Spacious lounge with dining facilities * Residential quarters for guests' private staff (housekeeper, security or chef) * Spacious courtyard * Roomy kitchen * Minibar * Complimentary water, tea and coffee making facilities * Satellite TV, DVD, data ports * Bluetooth * In-room safe
Personalised Service At Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, guests are cared for with courtesy and discretion by dedicated Guest Relations Coordinators, Field Guides and resort staff hand-picked for their commitment, customer-focus and professionalism. This 3:1 staff to guest ratio ensures exceptional, personalised service allowing guests the freedom to choose what to do and when to do it - from fine dining to a variety of on and off-site leisure activities.
Al Maha’s staff have been hand-picked from 20 countries and together speak 30 languages.
Activities & Facilities
Jamilah Spa & Leisure Centre A world-class sanctuary of health and well-being * Signature treatments featuring the exclusive Timeless range of products made from Arabic dates and frankincense * Single or double massage rooms * Hydrotherapy and Rasool rooms offering privacy, comfort and peace * State-of-the-art 'LifeFitness' equipment for body sculpting * Sauna * Steam room * Indoor bubble pool * Ice-cold plunge pool * Specialist cuisine to awaken the senses * Indigenous flora and water features and panoramic views of the desert and mountains
Al Maha's spa and massage treatments have been carefully developed to restore the harmony between mind, body and spirit.
Each is preceded by a consultation with a therapist and can be combined with a diet programme and exercise regime to ensure an overall positive effect. For extra comfort, privacy and convenience, a selection of treatments is also available in our guest suites on request.
Guests are entitled to two complimentary on-site activities during their stay at Al Maha. Traditional desert pursuits, such as falconry, camel treks, horse riding and archery, recall a former way of life. For sheer excitement, an outing in a rugged four-wheel drive vehicle cannot be beaten. In contrast, guided nature walks offer a quieter and more informative way to experience the desert.
ON–SITE ACTIVITIES
Falconry 'Fly to the lure' demonstrations, which take place during the cooler parts of the day, give guests the opportunity to see and photograph falcons in flight. Guests can view various species up close in the courtyard and even handle these magnificent hunting birds under the careful supervision of a specialist Field Guide.
Camel Treks Guided camel rides are conducted through the Al Maha reserve, giving guests an opportunity to see the natural splendour of the Arabian desert from the back of one of its most famous, and iconic inhabitants.
Horse Riding Guided horse rides are conducted through the Al Maha reserve, giving guests the opportunity to see the natural splendour of the landscape from the back of one of its most noble inhabitants. No other activity captures the romance of the desert in quite the same way.
Archery Both novice and experienced archers can test their skills with the traditional recurved bow in a specially designated archery area within the Al Maha reserve. With a little expert tuition and sufficient practice, guests can experience the adrenalin rush that accompanies the skilful use of this age-old weapon.
Nature Walks With numerous species of flora and fauna indigenous to the Al Maha reserve, amateur biologists and botanists can test their powers of recognition in guided nature walks led by our experienced field guides, all of whom are dedicated conservationists. Binoculars are provided on request.
Dune Safari Unlike horses or camels, a four-wheel-drive vehicle can quickly transport guests to some of the more isolated parts of the Al Maha reserve. For many, however, the off-road driving is a highlight in itself.
OFF–SITE ACTIVITIES
Mountain Safari The jagged peaks of the Hajar Mountains, which can be seen from the resort, contain numerous wadis or dry river beds, that make for an entirely different off road adventure to dune driving. Morning excursions may end with lunch in a palm-fringed enclave deep in the wadi.
Hatta Excursions Guests can request visits to Hatta, a 200-year-old village at the foot of the Hajar range that contains a fine heritage village, a traditional falaj irrigation system and the remains of an old fortress
In the desert between Hatta and Dubai lies Fossil Rock - named after the marine life fossils found there - and Camel Rock, two favourite off-road destinations. Excursions to both can be arranged.
Sand-skiing and quad bike riding are available in the large red dunes off the Dubai Hatta Road, 40 minutes from the resort.
Al Ain Excursions Highlights of an excursion to the 'garden city' of Al Ain, spiritual home of Abu Dhabi's ruling Al Nahyan family, are its picturesque fortress museum and ancient burial tombs.
Dining
The finest international chefs ensure guests enjoy the very highest culinary standards, wherever they choose to dine - from the relaxed informality of Al Diwaan restaurant and its alfresco veranda, to the intimacy of a romantic meal on the private deck of a guest suite.
With a variety of options from the Middle East and Mediterranean, and with special theme menus featuring Indian, Sri Lankan and Japanese dishes, Al Maha's cuisine is exotic and enticing.
Al Maha's Restaurant In the informal elegance of Emirates Al Maha's main restaurant, Al Diwaan, guests can choose from a five course table d'hôte menu featuring Middle Eastern and international fare, as well as developing one's own menu with our chefs for a special occasion.
