Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168
  • Place, Dubai International Endurance City
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of the Emirates
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Garden View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Desert View King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Desert View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

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

Deluxe Suite

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

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Family Room, Terrace

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

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

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About this property

Bab Al Shams

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 deep-tissue massages, manicures and pedicures 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 5 2026 to September 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Bab Al Shams Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely outstanding experience 5 * and 5 Wow’s. Super friendly staff and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing - what a beautiful hotel Everything was just perfect and we did not want to leave
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch, a true 5 star Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oiva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort looks amazing. Staff are friendly and helpful. The daily camel visit was nice. The walking trail is also lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly special place with lots of friendly staff, beautiful rooms and great entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEE JOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice view, good room condition, delicious food! Great experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Honglin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great.
Beautiful sunset
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hyunwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
best ever best
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Service at the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Clean room and resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and a quality hotel. I highly recommend to those looking for a beautiful desert stay in Dubai.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nejra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s just perfect! Extremely clean, very, very much friendly, a diamond in the desert. Truly a place for tranquility. If you love peace and quiet, this is a must visit place. SPA is over the top.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My husband and I visited Bab Al Shams for the first time, and we had the best vacation we could have wished for. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and we enjoyed delicious food throughout our stay. We have never experienced such a calm and peaceful atmosphere anywhere else. The staff truly know how to make guests feel welcome and relaxed. We will definitely be coming back to this unforgettable place in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel Service very good Nice restaurants I truly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort it is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Md Mahmudul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Assad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emiliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel experience was amazing, staff very friendly and helpful , foods was great and they offer dinning and drinks discounts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, such a beautiful oasis in the desert. The facilities were great from the room, pool to the spa. The staff really made our stay extra special! Our favourite hotel stay ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the Restaurants are all fantastic. It’s a little piece of paradise close to the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in the middle of desert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025