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Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by low walls and furnished with sofas and cushions.
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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in our inviting lobby with a cozy seating area and comfortable ottoman.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a central refreshment station and a beautifully designed space with a patterned tile floor.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168
  • Dubai International Endurance City
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Al Qudra Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and lamp, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Terrace

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Family Room, Terrace

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

  • 47 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

  • 244 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and lamp, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Deluxe Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and lamp, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

Relax in a spacious living area with a comfortable seating arrangement, dining space, and pool surrounded by desert vegetation.

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

  • 187 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Junior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and lamp, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and lamp, set against a light-colored backdrop.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a cozy seating area.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dubai

With a stay at Bab Al Shams in Dubai, you'll be 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Al Qudra Lake and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Dubai Exhibition Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 31.8 mi (51.1 km) from Mall of the Emirates.

What's nearby

  • Dubai International Endurance City - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Al Qudra Lake - 16 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre - 40 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Dubai Marina Mall - 48 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Marina Beach - 49 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Terrace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1762 at the Dubai Airshow - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Bab Al Shams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bab Al Shams

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Bab Al Shams offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine at Al Hadeerah, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Al Hadeerah - This family restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner only.
Anwa - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Zala - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Ninive Bab Al Shams - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Hadeerah
  • Anwa
  • Ninive Bab Al Shams
  • Zala

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bab Al Shams Desert
Bab Al Shams Desert Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Resort
Bab Shams Desert Resort
Bab Shams Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Dubai
Bab Al Shams Desert Dubai

Bab Al Shams Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely, peaceful hotel if you’re looking to get away from the city. The Adult Pool was a key feature and Jimmy at the pool bar was excellent as were the breakfast staff. The Garden Terrace room was not as luxurious as I had expected sadly although the time of year did affect this also (early sunsets, mosquitos). Overall a nice, boutique hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, such a beautiful oasis in the desert. The facilities were great from the room, pool to the spa. The staff really made our stay extra special! Our favourite hotel stay ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the Restaurants are all fantastic. It’s a little piece of paradise close to the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yasmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in the middle of desert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon, Coquitlam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For anyone looking for a stylized version of a desert oasis, the Bab al Shams will tick every box. Food, service and facilities are top-tier, and it provides a bona fide escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Dubai. It is also perfectly situated across from the Al Qudra cycle track, which must be one of the world's best dedicated cycling facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was one of a kind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a beautiful hotel. Unfortunately we were working up with workers cleaning, speaking loudly and doing ground maintenance at 7am in the morning which left a poor taste on the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAHUL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimeaga

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be one of my most favourite stays. The staff are amazing! And would like to highly Nishad from the front desk, and Tharika and Molda from Zala and Rishav from Anwa. They truly made our stay so amazing! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nawaf

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briohny

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyonghee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024