Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

Explore the area

Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi

Place, Camel Race Track
‪24 min drive‬
Place, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
‪54 min drive‬
Place, Ferrari World
‪55 min drive‬
Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

Exceptional

Resort view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Exceptional

Resort view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Wonderful

45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (View)

Resort view
44 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Exceptional

Resort view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

65 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Exceptional

Resort view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Villa, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Resort view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Villa, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Desert view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Desert view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Desert view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Desert view
Sleeps 7
3 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

This hotel features 6 restaurants, a full-service spa and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPads and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Abu Dhabi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a children's pool.

Al Wathba Spa has 13 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and 6 restaurants are available.

Free WiFi
Free valet parking and self-parking
Drinking and dining options include 6 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Indulge with body scrubs, facials or massages at Al Wathba Spa
Services include supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
On-site recreation includes a gym
32.2 miles (51.8 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 11 miles (17.6 km) from Camel Race Track

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a children's pool. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Hayaakom – This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Bait Al Hanine – Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Terra Secca – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Al Mesayan – Overlooking the pool, this rooftop bar specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Panache – This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AED 150 per person
6 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Restaurants on site

Al Mesayan
Bait Al Hanine
Hayaakom
Panache
Terra Secca

Things to do

Children's pool
Full-service spa
Health club
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Children's pool
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

2 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference space

Outdoors

Free pool cabanas
Garden
In a regional park
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

13 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot tub
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Lift
Transfer shower
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2018
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Rooftop garden
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

IPad
IPod dock
LED TV with premium digital channels
MP3 dock

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. Valid passport or GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.

This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurants and public areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 11 children stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 325.0 per night.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 150 per person
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: AED 325.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 11 children stay 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

Jumeirah Desert Resort

Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort Spa

Al Wathba a Luxury Collection Hotel Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely desert retreat close to Abu Dhabi

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful venue with excellent service

We stayed for two nights and had an excellent stay. Service was very attentive yet discreet. Pool area is beautiful and the concierge goes out of his way to make the stay a memorable experience. Spa area is good and so is the gym. Only negative is the food which was a bit disappointing, we tried both restaurants and although OK, they did not leave any impression compared to other restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linghe

This stay was peaceful, tranquil and away from it all but still close enough to taxi back and forth to Abu Dhabi for our Formula 1 event. The workout and spa facilities were amazing and we used them every day. The sunrise camel ride in the desert was absolutely a must do and provided us a beautiful experience. We witnessed a 120 on horse raise that was in progress. Truly an amazing and unique experience. I cannot say enough about the staff and management team. Thank you so much and we will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandria

6 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I spent seven nights at Al Wathba Desert Resort, and while the property and service were truly exceptional, the value of the half-board package was a major disappointment. The staff were outstanding, some of the best service I've ever experienced, and made my birthday incredibly special with thoughtful touches, personalized desserts, and warm wishes throughout the day. Special thanks to Asanka, Samikshya, and Ishak for going above and beyond. The resort itself is peaceful, luxurious, and beautifully maintained, and housekeeping kept the room spotless and welcoming. However, the half-board package cost $628 USD per person for seven nights (over $1,250 for two), which felt like very poor value. We essentially paid close to $100 daily for a single meal from a half-board menu that was much more limited than the regular menu, and the inconsistent food quality often resulted in us not finishing our dishes. In-room dining and the standard menu meals tasted significantly better but were not included, so we still spent 100s more in additional meals. There was also frequent confusion among staff about what the package covered, which became frustrating. If I return, I would absolutely not choose this package again. I also had some sanitation concerns with the breakfast buffet, as one section of uncovered food had multiple flies around it and staff nearby didn't intervene. Overall, I had a relaxing and memorable stay, but the dining issues keep this from being a 5-star experience.

Wir haben zehn fantastische Tage in diesem grossartigen Resort verbracht und können es uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Als Gäste der Villa Nr. 5 wurden wir vom ersten bis zum letzten Tag von der gesamten Crew – vom Management über das Restaurant-, Sport- und Poolteam bis hin zu den Roomkeepern – herzlichst betreut und begleitet. Unser besonderer Dank gilt grundsätzlich allen Mitarbeitenden, insbesondere dem umsichtigen Restaurant Manager Mohammed, Khin Hlaing (F&B Supervisor), den herausragenden Herren Majed Hawamdeh (Assistant Restaurant Manager) sowie dem ebenso exzellenten Chefkoch Suman. - Die Aufzählung ist nicht abschliessend und soll unsere aufrichtige Dankbarkeit zum Ausdruck bringen. Als Vielreisende mit Erfahrung in zahlreichen, wunderbaren Hotels an entsprechend schönen Lagen, dürfen wir sagen: Das Erlebte hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Nochmals ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle – für alles! Eure Familie Landolt

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

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About this property

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi Reviews

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Exceptional

9.8/10

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10/10

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