Visit Abu Dhabi desert can be a fascinating place for excursions and adventure.
The luxurious resorts on site offer a mix of comfort and thrilling adventure that can change the way you spend your desert vacation.
In this article, I offer you a selection of the best hotels in the Abu Dhabi desert.
Abu Dhabi Desert: article summary
Abu Dhabi dessert: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Topping my list of desert resorts in Abu Dhabi is the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Located in the Liwa Desert, this luxury resort is about a 2-hour drive south of Abu Dhabi. The Anantara resort in Abu Dhabi offers three different types of accommodation:
- Sumptuous suites
- Opulent rooms
- And magnificent Bedouin villas
All rooms in the complex have glass doors and terraces offering spectacular desert views. In addition to the usual desert adventures and activities, Qasr Al Sarab offers falcon showscamel farm tours and cooking classes for their guests.
On site, you can :
- Explore the desert on foot, in a 4×4 or by car camel back
- Ride an Arabian stallion
- Test your archery skills
- Make sandboard and quad bikes in the desert
Jumeirah Al Wathba
Carrying the legacy of Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Wathba is located close to Abu Dhabi airport. The location in Al Wathba makes it ideal for those wishing to enjoy a luxury desert resort stay during a short stopover in the capital. Jumeirah Al Wathba is the latest addition to Abu Dhabi's superb desert resorts.
The resort boasts 103 sumptuous accommodations that include villas and rooms to suit the different needs of their guests. There's also the Talise Spa with 10 treatment rooms to help you relax and unwind. In addition to all this, you can enjoy numerous dining options, including traditional Bedouin dinners.
During your stay, you can :
- Challenge someone to axe and knife throwing
- Learn the art of making bukhoor incense
- Hiking in the desert at night
- Horseback riding, camel races and falcon shows
Abu Dhabi Desert: Arabian Nights
This glorious Abu Dhabi desert resort is located in the heart of the Al Khatim desert. Built to resemble a Bedouin village, the Arabian Nights complex is welcoming and entertaining. Rooms are tastefully decorated with designs borrowed from modern and traditional Emirati culture.
Each room has a private bathroom and breathtaking desert views. There's a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional cuisine, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace for relaxing.
On site, you can :
- Sign up for an Abu Dhabi desert safari that includes sandboarding, dune-boarding, camel trekking and henna painting
- Enjoy a night in the desert with campfire, chicha and tales of Bedouin history
Spend the night at Telal Resort
Located on the outskirts of Al Ain, Telal Resort is a luxurious sanctuary waiting to welcome you into a world of history and culture. This resort hotel in the Abu Dhabi desert offers sumptuous villas, gourmet restaurants, spa and health facilities and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
At this desert resort, you can :
- Go on a wildlife safari
- Try your hand at horse-riding or camel-riding
- Play table tennis, badminton, table soccer, volleyball, chess and darts
- Sandboarding and quad biking in the desert
If you love 5-star luxury, but aren't so keen on the desert, try the must-visit Abu Dhabi hotels. These destinations will enable you to unforgettable moments in the capital.
On the contrary, if you don't mind desert excursions, but want more options to enjoy them, Dubai's desert excursions are sure to please.
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