Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
Secluded among a pristine landscape of rippled golden dunes, like a traditional Bedouin village, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi promises to make you fall in love with the magnificence of the Arabian desert. Far from the bustle of urban life, this desert resort exudes a strong sense of place, showcasing Arabesque details, heritage-inspired sand-hued architecture and locally crafted artwork that graces its 99 guest rooms, suites and villas.
To relax, take a dip in the spa’s swimming pool while you enjoy views of the surrounding desert or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the luxurious Saray Spa. Six restaurants and unique dining concepts ensure memorable meals. At this family-friendly resort, a host of activities lets you experience the desert more deeply, whether through the lens of adventure, culture or immersive nature tours. Natural sights, such as Al Wathba Salt Lake and Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, where flocks of pink-legged flamingos gather, lie a 30- to 40-minute drive away. And the resort is a 50-minute drive from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport.
- With one or two bedrooms, the Signature Villas feature traditional décor with heritage-inspired details like lanterns, hand-carved wooden furniture and artwork, vibrant rugs and thatched roofs. The villas come with spacious living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms with dual vanities, Amouage toiletries, bathtubs and rain showers. A highlight is the private terrace with a temperature-controlled plunge pool, sunbeds and a shaded seating area from which to admire the dunes. For all villa and suite guests, a dedicated butler attends to every request, such as organizing a barbecue in your backyard or serving sundowners on your terrace.
- Set over 23,680 square feet, the serene Saray Spa offers plenty of opportunities to unwind in its saunas, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, plunge pools, salt rooms, snow cave and traditional hammam. On the menu are a wide-range of treatments that involve quality products by La Vallée and Hammamii, such as collagen-boosting facials with Nutrisea caviar extract, a Turkish hammam experience and Dead Sea mud scalp treatments. A variety of massages such as hot stone, Swedish and Balinese massages is also available.
- The Abu Dhabi resort’s dining concepts include various cuisines, all served in beautiful settings to suit every mood. Soak in the sun with cocktails from the swim-up bar in the palm-fringed infinity pool at Panache or go poolside for a light lunch of poke bowls and salads. For Tuscan fare and premium wines, head to the trattoria-style Terra Secca. On the terrace, feast on classic dishes while you watch the resident horses grazing on the paddock.
- At the charming Bait Al Hanine, enjoy regional flavors and international dishes, and dine by a bubbling fountain in a picturesque lantern-lit courtyard. A desert-inspired sundowner, rich with the flavors of dates and saffron, and French-Moroccan nibbles at laidback rooftop bar Al Mesayan are delightful ways to witness evening fall over the desert.
- The resort’s thoughtfully curated collection of recreational activities provides interesting options for every age. From peaceful desert walks and bonfires under a starlit night sky, archery and falcon shows to horse riding, fat biking or exploring the dunes by off-road Polaris vehicles, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the desert, whatever your appetite for adventure.
- Well-equipped with strength training and cardiovascular equipment, the fitness center is open 24/7.
- At the Nojoomi Kids Club, children can participate in engaging games and activities like arts and crafts and balloon relays, or adventure in the desert while riding ponies or going stargazing.
- For watersports in the desert, try Desert Waves, a wave simulator machine that lets you go surfing while being surrounded by dunes.
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