Al Maha Desert Resort

The modern miracle that is Dubai isn't everyone's cup of tea. Or at least, that's what many people think, assosciating 'Dubai' purely with the Arab Vegas that has sprung from the desert to become an important global city in the last two decades. Yet not all of the Emirate is city, and some of this desert remains, as it has been for thousands of years, and is now protected under the Dubai Desert Reserve. And it is here you'll find Al Maha.

With its buildings designed to look like a traditional Bedouin tented camp, Al Maha really has the feel of a desert oasis. All suites are designed with modern comforts and expectations fulfilled, yet tastefully fitted to a more authentic Arabic design. Aside from the comfort of the suites themselves, perhaps their most spectacular feature is the ever-shifting desert landscape just outside the private deck.

Dining is an intriguing affair, with the resort's restaurant combining international ingredients and produce with Middle Eastern Halal meats to create true Arabic fusion food. One particularly attractive dinner option is 'dune dining', where your meal is set up amongst the dunes and under the cloudless desert sky.

Being on a reserve, most activities are nature based, and these revolve around wildlife drives and safaris, with a chance of seeing some of the intriguing animals that have adapted to desert life. Arabia is home to the famous Arabian Horse, and Al Maha also offers the chance to ride these magnificent creatures around the desert. After a hard day's riding, the Timeless Spa also gives guests the opportunity to relax.

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