Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Terrace

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

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

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite

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

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

Junior Suite

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

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe King Room With Balcony And Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Desert Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Garden View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Desert View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Twin Room With Balcony And Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Garden View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Desert View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Desert Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Desert View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Desert View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Desert View And Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Bab Al Shams

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
4 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Bab Al Shams offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

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

The on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bab Al Shams. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dubai International Endurance City. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Al Hadeerah, a family restaurant that serves Middle Eastern cuisine
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, deep-tissue massages or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include a children's club, a lifeguard on-site and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Al Qudra Lake and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Dubai Exhibition Centre
Bab Al Shams offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Bab Al Shams. Free valet parking is available. A complete renovation of Bab Al Shams was completed in May 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dubai hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Al Hadeerah – This family restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner.
Anwa – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Zala – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Ninive Bab Al Shams – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

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
  • In-room 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1694584
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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