Name: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Address: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Ain Road, Dubai, 118887, AE

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Rui

A nice hideaway from the city, with an elegant touch of desert ambiance.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

DeVal

Everything was so clean and beautiful. The staff was wonderful. We had a great time.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Kirolos

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10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Clare

Perfect in every way!

Perfect luxury if you want, peace, tranquility, superb service and wildlife and conservation on your doorstep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Phoi-Thi

Best part of dubai

For us Dubai was disappointing until we got to this resort. It was amazing. Incredible staff. Wonderful rooms and we got the basic one. Food was great. Service for food outside of the restaurant was slow but it’s slow travel. Activities were great. We wish we had booked for more than two days. It’s worth going to Dubai just for this resort.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Yung Hon

Amazing!

Our family had an amazing experience at Al Maha. The facilities, food, service, and activities were all superb. We also were delighted to see numerous gazelle and oryx wandering in their natural habitat throughout the property.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2023

John

Al maha is a treasure with its natural beauty, it’s staff is unbelievable and the restaurant is superb.
Looking forward to returning.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

Really good hotel, but minor things happened

The hotel room itself is really unique and private, and it had the most comfortable bed. You can see gazelles walking around. Also you can swim in your private pool while looking at the desert, while no one else can see you.

However I did have some problems during my trip. I booked the tour for the afternoon, and then it started raining. I tried to call and confirm, at first no one picked up my phone at front desk, then they did pick up but never followed up again. After my tour time passed I called again and complained to the manager, who treated the issue seriously and followed up with me in the room.

The manager also talked to me twice in the dining room with really nice attitude, and asked about if there is anything else he can do. I asked if I can have the brand of the mattress, and he asked the housekeeping manager to send me an email. I still have not received the email(I also sent a message from hotels.com and no reply)

Another thing is be careful that the lunch is only included once per day, which I did not know, so I was charged the second time. Wish they would have told me before the second lunch.

Overall I would recommend people to experience it at least once.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2022

Rob

Great little get away from the craziness of Dubai

Great little get away from the craziness of Dubai city. Lovely large room and pool with plenty of wildlife to see from the comfort of your own pool.
Good and service both excellent. We wouldn’t recommend staying any longer than a couple of nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2022

Marco

La experiencia de estar en el desierto es excepcional e inolvidable. El servicio del hotel excelente. Recomendado por completo

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2022

Gino

I enjoyed the setting and of course the staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2021

Anna

Location is amazing
Staff superb
Overall is a magnificent experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

great service great place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2021

Nerissa

5 Star Luxury Villa with Private Pool

We had the best time staying at Al Maha. The service was impeccable throughout our stay and the food was incredible. The private pool was much bigger than some other villas we’ve visited in the UAE and the views we amazing. It was incredible having the gazelles wander up to our villa and we even got to see some Oryxes from afar.

We would happily return to Al Maha again and hopefully for a much longer stay the next time round

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2021

Verified traveler

Better than expected!

Stayed 2 nights and everything was over the top. I can very much recommend Al Maha for a few relaxing days. I did my fair share of research and was well prepared on how it would look, but everything was over our expectations. Extra bonus for the breakfast, which probably was the best I've had at a hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

True glamping in a lovely conservation resort!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Overall good but bit overpriced

Overall a good option for a Dubai short break. For the price however, I would expect better facilities & a nicer pool area with a more luxury design. The villa felt a bit dated & the outdoor was a little small again relative to the price & some of their competitors. Activities were great but I would have like to do some mountain biking. The walking paths inside the hotel are a bit too narrow so often we had to stand on the sand to allow the vehicles to pass. In the restaurant many sections say 'healthy' but that food is NOT healthy...it's high in sugar...dates+mango+other sweet things is not healthy...a lot of sugar in everything (especially salad) is not good for you. I think a better idea would be some low carbohydrate or even keto meals.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2020

Ian

An incredible experience! Unsurpassed service, location and food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2020

Ahmed

Awesome romantic hideaway. Everything about it is great

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2020

Tomo

Thank you for the excellent stay and all experience!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2020

Abdulla

تجربة رائعة

فندق رائع يقع وسط محمية طبيعية للمها العربية يوفر فيلات بمسبح خاص

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2020

HELENE

not woth the price tag

Nice hotel but it the pool was dirty and sandy, couldn't swin or tan as there was so much wind on day 1 we were getting sand in our face and eyes. Sutie 22 is badly located

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2020

Shazeema

To have a Bedouin Suite with private pool in the middle of the desert is amazing. Seeing animals in the wild as you sit around the pool or waiting around the conservation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Al Maha is Always a Great stay. Wonderful place with fantastic crew. I only could suggest that the food serving in the room needs to be improved. It is tasty but it reaches all together and gets cold or icecream melting

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2019

Beth

This is a super special place, service is the one of the best we have experinced and we have stayed at amazing places, food was excellent and super relaxing and desert is beautiful. Sadly we only stayed 1 night, at the time there was only one room available for 1 night. I would recommend staying at least 2 night. a really special experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

It's certainly a getaway hotel. The staff were very nice. Kevin was our activities manager who was professional and knowledgeable about wildlife and nature. The complimentary activities were superb and well arranged. Gazelles were just everywhere. Camel ride was fun. The dining experience in the restaurant was great and the food there were delicious. Must tried the 4-course dinner in the restaurant. Recommended to stay at least 2 night in the hotel if who loves nature. The pitfall was super expensive but it's understandable because of the setting and limited rooms in the hotel. We had a great and memorable experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

Linda

An amazing stay.

This is an absolutely amazing hotel with no negatives.
The location in the desert is beautiful. The accommodation and amenities are truly wonderful. The suites are spacious with a really comfortable bed. A heated private pool and desert views added to the comfort of the room. Beautiful linen and towels.
Staff, for whom nothing was too much trouble, were really delightful to talk to and added to the enjoyment of our stay . On my birthday we were treated to the most amazing degustation menu with a bottle of Champagne. There are really not enough superlatives to describe this wonderful hotel. We shall definitely return one day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

This is an incredible place, an experience like no other but with a few flaws which should not be expected given the cost and exclusivity of Al Maha

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Desert

Extraordinary beautiful desert property.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2019

W

Excellent adventure

this is my second stay in 10 years and the resort has aged beautifully. It has been very well maintained and service levels are very high. It is an excellent short visit from Dubai and a great experience. Highly recommended.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel - such a beautiful place and experience

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Maxwell

Dont think, just do it, worth every penny

Just an unreal experience, the staff are out of this world helpful. The resort was insane. Private pool, dinner in the desert and the evening camel ride with champers waiting in the dunes. Just unreal.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Overall stay was good
Need a resident limosine service available there

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2016

CHUNGKUANG

perfect

a good natural experience. The staff wennie helped us a lot. good room. You will gain more than you spend.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2016

moby

Very nice wildlife resort

50 min away from Dubai an exclusive experience of an amazing Dimension. I was very satisfied and enjoyed the whole experience bravo Dubai

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

Robb

Amazing Desert Resort

Absolutely first class in all respects. High end, beautiful setting, perfect accomodations, fantastic over the top service, great restaurant, camel trek was a blast. I definitely want to return.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Come for a luxury stay!

Everything was excellent. Food was surprising delicious! I would say this is up to the Michelin standard! You won't feel disappoint at all! It was more busy that I thought, I brought a book and only complete the first 18 pages! Whole day was busy with activities, food, spa, swimming, photography, you have no time at all!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Bed and Pillows are very comfortable. Adequate bottles of water are provided.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Go there

The best

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2015

Buti

The most amazing an touchable desert area

lovely place, very privacy, very good staff, and worth to try.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2015

Chris

Great Hotel

Amazing hotel, quiet, scenic and very relaxing, loved it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent on all fronts

Excellent rooms. Unbelievable views from the pool. Very relaxing. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2015

Andrei

One of a kind

Very, very special. Expensive and totally worth it !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

One hotel to remember

A once in lifetime experience. Highlight of the whole trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2015

Ambrose

Luxury, nature, fab service, al Maha has it all!

This was without doubt the best hotel we have been to in a long while. The luxury and level of service were boosted even more by the fact that it is seeped in a nature preserve and the oryx/gazelles actually come up to your private pool for a drink. Special mention for Mira and Airlene who really made this an unforgettable stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2015

Ammar

Awesome

It was amazing high privacy and very convenient I definitely will come back there ... perfect for couples since hotel does not allow for children to stay in the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2015

KHALID

HOTELS.COM YOU LIED

the stay was amazing from the best resort ever. but www.hotels.com were not up to the promise.

I had to pay extra for my Dinner and Lunch.

when I made the booking it clearly said full board. but was based on breakfast only when I reach!!.

WAS PROMISED FOR REFUND STILL WAITING.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2014

world traveler

Worth the cost.

This is the most expensive place my wife and I have ever stayed. It was well worth it. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was spot on, and the location was great. Over all for a couples retreat it is magical.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2014

karen

beautiful escape from the city

Glorious place to stay to relax and enjoy the desert and all it's wildlife. Food delicious, service amazing. Great to get such peace and quiet away from the dubai madness. Very expensive BUT worth every penny. The guides were fantastic too. Only observation was that the Al Maha website extremely difficult to navigate.......and the offers seem to be non excistent. Also we used the spa and we did not think it was up to the standard we experienced in the rest of the hotel. It was ok......but NOT 5star, was a little tired and old fashioned.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2014

pebbles

Quiet & peaceful

From the moment we arrived at this reserve the staff were so attentive. Our suite was amazing, loved the private pool. Activities were such fun with experienced staff a must is the 4x4 dune drive & the falconry was very interesting! The food was excellent in very way & we tried most things on the menu!!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Surreal

Our recent visit to Al Maha was sadly too short. The resort is amazing. We had a lovely time relaxing in the afternoons and had the opportunity to learn about the desert, local culture and tradition.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

wonderful service, wonderful hotel

special hotel, great service, just a bit pricy, but good...............

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2013

Nicole

Relaxing place but needs better restaurant service

The hotel is beautiful but the restaurant service was very slow and not consistent for all the guests.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2013

soul

unbelievable

great as much as I can say , staff , comfort , every thing

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2013

Abdulelah

quit and romantic

wonderful place in one of the best cities in the world.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Hotel for rest

Extremely expensive. Beautiful place but you don't get for your money. I loved every minutes at Al Maha but again Room are overpriced.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2012

Kris

Amazing!

This hotel has it all. The views, the amenities and beautiful rooms. This is a must if you want to experience the desert in UAE. The rooms are beautiful and extremely clean. The bathroom is gorgeous! Having your own private pool is a plus! The activities in the resort are great. The staff is knowledgable and very friendly. It is a peaceful resort and the wildlife is truly amazing. You will definitely see the animals from your room or if you go for a walk. The food was outstanding. We recommend the sand dunning, camel ride and falconry for the activities.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2011

Mishari

Can't wait to get laid back at the private pool

Very nice relax quite hotel it really nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Kjell

Excellent Guest attention

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Jan

An amazing place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

jeanne

3e fois que j'y vais et toujours rien a reprocher

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

bk

日本人スタッフの方に大変お世話になりました。3食ついていたので常にお腹いっぱいになります。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Bianca

Maravilhosa.

Incrível, eu voltaria mil vezes. Amamos tudo! Comida, atendimento, conforto, quarto, atrações. É incrível.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

ROBERTO

The place is wonderful and magic

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2022

Ana Paula

Excepcional! Atendimento impecável, Lorraine na recepção muito simpática. Comida deliciosa, preparada com perfeição de detalhes, quarto com roupas de cama e toalhas com qualidade superior. Excelentes atividades ao ar livre, fomos acompanhados pelo Daniel que deu um show de informações locais e sobre cada atividade realizada, ele foi nota 1000. Hospedagem perfeita e inesquecível!! Muito gratos por tudo!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2021

Ludmila

Estadia perfeita

O hotel é lindo, cerca de 1 hora de carro de Dubai (fácil acesso por taxi).
Atendimento impecável e comida excelente!! Muito acima da expectativa e tudo de primeira qualidade.

O quarto é bem amplo e muito confortável, do quarto você está muito próximo aos animais (gazelas no geral, bem dóceis) e inclusive elas interagem bastante com os hóspedes (entram na varanda do quarto). Piscina do quarto aquecida e de ótimo tamanho.

Meu único ponto é que tem bastante mosca na área externa do quarto então é bem desconfortável tomar sol ou fazer a refeição da varanda do quarto. Não sei se teria uma solução aqui (talvez um ventilador que espante um pouco as moscas) mas super recomendo o hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2021

Edgard

Oasis no deserto

Hotel e serviço sensacionais, experiência única.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2021

Cyrill

Hervorragender Service in idyllischer Umgebung

Sowohl der Service als auch die Qualität des Essens waren hervorragend. Mit Kamelritten, Dünenfahrten, Bogenschiessen, Fauna- und Flora Wissensvermittlung und Erklärungen zur Falkenzucht haben wir sehr viel Spass mit der Familie gehabt und viel über die wunderbare Wüstenlandschaft gelernt - einfach Top, zudem sehr entspannend! Jederzeit wieder!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2021

Matheus

Incrivel. Por do sol é algo de mais lindo que ja vi na vida.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2021

Grazielle

Sensacional, indescritível experiência

Incrível, serviço impecável, pessoas maravilhosas, gentis e educadas! Serviço nota 1.00000000
Amei, se Deus quiser voltarei

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2021

Gustavo

Melhor estadia no deserto

Estadia incrível, hotel com atendimento impecável, comida deliciosa, quarto amplo, com decoração típica elegante, piscina particular e vista pro deserto. As atividades oferecidas pelo hotel são guiadas por pessoas experientes e atenciosas que proporcionam uma experiência inesquecível no deserto. O hotel é caro, mas considerando que as refeições e atividades estão incluídas e são todas de alto nível, o valor pago é recompensado. Destaque para o por do sol, dos mais bonitos que já vi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2021

Melanie

Parfait

Séjour parfait, hôtel très calme idéal pour les couples. Seul bémol la nourriture est un peu en dessous du reste

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2021

Elionora

Незабываемо

Потрясающее место, высочайшего уровня. Полный релакс и комфорт. За пару тройку дней отдохнете, как никогда.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

全てが完璧だと感じました。

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2020

Toshi

砂漠の真っ只中にも関わらず、プライベートプールがあるなど、日常を忘れてリラックスすることができるラグジュアリーリゾートでした。ラクダのツアーが満員だったのですが、裏技的な感じ（いつもOKかはわかりません）で乗ることができたので満足です。

12月の夜と早朝は少し冷え込みます。ディナーの際は羽織るものを用意しておいた方が良いと思います。

Leisure Family