Top Hotels Near Dubai

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Author: Amanda West

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai offers an exclusive desert escape nestled within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Each tent style villa is surrounded by flora and wildlife in their natural habitat, equipped with temperature controlled private swimming pools, handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artifacts.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a 5-star luxury resort designed to resemble a traditional Arabic fort. The resort features an infinity pool overlooking the desert, with beautiful courtyards and gardens. Tastefully decorated Arabian inspired guest rooms present scenic views from your desert hideaway.

Nurai Island

Nurai Island offers a five-star retreat, situated off the shores of Abu Dhabi. Also known as “The Maldives of the Middle East”, this private island resort features a seaside spa, beach club, and great dining options. 

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is set in the world’s largest continuous sand desert, a 3-hour drive from Dubai. Voted “The most instagrammable hotel in the world”, this hidden oasis offers its guests a truly unforgettable desert experience.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi

Located along a pristine private beach, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is one of the city’s most famous hotels, decorated with gold, pearl, marble and over 1000 premium Swarovski chandeliers. The palace includes Michelin star dining and an award-winning spa.

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort

Anantara Al Yamm is an all-villa resort, wildlife sanctuary, and former private retreat of Sheikh Zayed. Guests can expect to spot free-roaming animals, including the rare Arabian Oryx. 

Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert Resort is located inside the 1235-acre protected Al Wadi Nature Reserve. Guests can relax in luxurious Bedouin-styled villas with a private pool and magnificent desert backdrop.

Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach boasts 32 private tent villas facing the sea, each with their own private pool. The tented villas are inspired by Arabian architecture featuring an infinity pool with direct beach access. 

The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah

The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah is a sea-facing contemporary resort with a private stretch of beach in Ajman. Guests can enjoy fine dining with sweeping ocean views, temperature-controlled pools, and modern rooms and suites with private terraces. 

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is 5-star luxury beach resort in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Inspired by the palaces of the Arabian Peninsula, guests have access 350 metres of private beach and an18-hole golf course.

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