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IIN PARTNERSHIP: Want to spend the night under the picturesque desert sky? Then Dubai’s luxurious property, Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa needs to be added to your list of staycations to visit.
As the weather cools down, this mesmerising getaway takes you back in time with utmost serenity and impeccable service from the moment you enter.
For a lavish escape, there are 42 secluded luxurious tented suites that pay homage to the emirate’s longstanding heritage. With local artefacts and Bedouin-inspired designs, guests are offered complete privacy with a private temperature-controlled pool surrounded by lush desert palms.
If guests want to experience an intimate evening for any special occasion, the venue offers private sundowners personalised according to individual taste. Whether champagne or sparkling juice, all the details can be curated by the team of onboard specialists according to your preference, under the twinkling canopy of stars.
To feel completely rejuvenated, the Timeless Spa ensures utmost relaxation with a plethora of beauty and relaxation treatments including private massage rooms for couples. Be it a hydrafacial or a soothing traditional massage, each visitor can be fully pampered from head to toe.
For those who want to raise their adrenaline levels, the desert resort offers an eventful list of activities including camel riding, archery, falconry displays, horse riding, dune driving and wildlife drives.
Set amid the rolling sand dunes, the signature fine dining restaurant, Al Diwaan Restaurant serves a culinary extravaganza with an unending set of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Situated above the restaurant is a refined Hajar terrace bar with loungers and cocktail tables that can be enjoyed against breathtaking views of the Arabian Desert.
Without leaving the room, guests have the option of in-room dining. For that Instagram-worthy moment, the property offers a unique floating breakfast experience that can be savoured in its private temperature-controlled pool.
Packages start at Dhs4,200 for the full board option inclusive of two desert activities per person, per night. For a spa-inspired getaway, the package is priced at Dhs4,600 for a full-board stay and a luxurious spa treatment. For the ultimate desert romance escapes, the package starts at Dhs4,800 per night for a full board inclusive of welcome drink, VIP amenities, one desert activity, and a deck dinner for two persons for a minimum two-night stay.
Nestled amid the centre of Dubai’s Desert Conservation Reserve, guests can witness iconic vistas of the Hajar Mountain massif and experience this serene escape with absolute comfort.
