Al Maha Review 2021

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  • Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa was integral in the set-up of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. All photos courtesy Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
    Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa was integral in the set-up of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. All photos courtesy Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
  • The adults-only resort is located about 45 minutes from Dubai and offers luxury tented villas each with a private pool.
    The adults-only resort is located about 45 minutes from Dubai and offers luxury tented villas each with a private pool.
  • Desert vistas are unlimited at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai's Desert Conservation Reserve.
    Desert vistas are unlimited at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai's Desert Conservation Reserve.
  • Suites blend a respect for tradition and authentic Arabian elements with modern pieces and a regal sense of luxury.
    Suites blend a respect for tradition and authentic Arabian elements with modern pieces and a regal sense of luxury.
  • Each of the tented suites ensures complete privacy, which makes Al Maha Desert Resort popular with celebrity guests.
    Each of the tented suites ensures complete privacy, which makes Al Maha Desert Resort popular with celebrity guests.
  • Full-board stays include two desert activities.
    Full-board stays include two desert activities.
  • Dune-driving activities at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
    Dune-driving activities at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
  • Social distancing is easy with couples fully set-up to spend their stay in the wilds of nature or cosying up in their accommodation.
    Social distancing is easy with couples fully set-up to spend their stay in the wilds of nature or cosying up in their accommodation.
  • Dark sky viewing at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
    Dark sky viewing at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
  • View from a one-bedroom Bedouin suite.
    View from a one-bedroom Bedouin suite.
  • Camels trek across the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, which is home to Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
    Camels trek across the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, which is home to Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
  • The main pool at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
    The main pool at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
  • In-villa dining at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
    In-villa dining at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa.
  • Each villa has its own private pool with endless sand dune vistas.
    Each villa has its own private pool with endless sand dune vistas.
  • The resort has been open for more than two decades and offers prime wildlife viewing opportunities in the heart of Dubai's desert.
    The resort has been open for more than two decades and offers prime wildlife viewing opportunities in the heart of Dubai's desert.
  • Wildlife roam free across the resort and guests are guaranteed to spot a few four-legged friends during a stay.
    Wildlife roam free across the resort and guests are guaranteed to spot a few four-legged friends during a stay.
  • Luxury tented accommodation offers privacy and comfort inspired by the Bedouin lifestyle.
    Luxury tented accommodation offers privacy and comfort inspired by the Bedouin lifestyle.
  • Dinner views from Al Diwan restaurant.
    Dinner views from Al Diwan restaurant.
  • Arabian oryx, gazelle and other indigenous fauna and flora are protected across the 225 square kilometres that make up the desert reserve.
    Arabian oryx, gazelle and other indigenous fauna and flora are protected across the 225 square kilometres that make up the desert reserve.