Bab Al Shams
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Medium (101 - 299 rooms)
🗿 Adventure
We've scored Bab Al Shams
93
(out of 100)
What makes Bab Al Shams special?
Falconry display and camel ride included with stay
Many unique desert experiences and excursions
Key Info
Prices starting at
€270.00
for a family of 3
Room Options
Various room formats available, including family rooms and interconnected rooms
Villas with private pool
Rate Packages
• Breakfast Included
• Half Board
Associations
Kerzner International
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Amenities
🍼 Childcare
starting from age
5
👶 Family Services
Baby & Toddler Care (0 - 4 years)
Not available
Child Care (5 - 12 years)
Available daily from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Bas Kids Club
Indoor and outdoor activities depending upon the season
Private Babysitting
Available by the hour (extra charge)
Other family-friendly services
🛝 Facilities
🍽️ Dining Options
4 Restaurants
Zala, Mediterranean (07:00 - 11:00, 12:30 - 15:30, 18:30 - 22:30, Saturday Lunch Buffet 13:00 - 16:00)
Al-Hadheerah, dinner & live show (19:00 - 00:00)
Anw_, pan-asian (16:00 - 01:00)
Ninive, Middle East and North African (Sunday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00, Friday - Saturday 16:00 - 02:00)
Lounges & Bars
Lobby Lounge (09:00 - 23:00)
Ya Hala, cocktail and cigar bar (adults-only) (17:00 - 01:00)
Pool Bar (09:00 - 21:00)
☀️ Summertime (and Year Round) Fun
👙 Activities
🌊 Waterfront & Pools
Infinity Pool
Plunge Pool
Children's Pool
Lap Pool
✈️ Airports
Dubai: 55 min
Abu Dhabi: 1 hour
🤳 Social Insights
About Bab Al Shams
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, located in the heart of the Dubai desert, is a luxurious oasis offering an enchanting Arabian escape for families seeking relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences. Surrounded by golden dunes, the resort combines traditional Emirati architecture with modern comforts, featuring beautifully designed rooms and suites with private terraces or patios, ideal for families looking for a serene retreat.
The resort offers a wide range of family-friendly activities. Children can enjoy the Aladdin's Kids Club, offering supervised games, arts, and crafts, while the whole family can explore camel rides, falconry displays, and desert safaris that immerse guests in the unique beauty of the Arabian desert. The temperature-controlled infinity pool and dedicated children’s pool provide refreshing spaces to unwind, while parents can relax at the spa or indulge in yoga sessions with stunning desert views.
Dining at Bab Al Shams is an unforgettable experience, with restaurants offering authentic Middle Eastern flavors and international cuisine. Families can savor a memorable meal under the stars at Al Hadheerah, the resort’s signature open-air restaurant, complete with live cooking stations and traditional performances. Known for its warm hospitality and unique desert ambiance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort offers families a perfect blend of cultural immersion, luxury, and adventure, making it one of Dubai’s most iconic desert getaways.