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Reviews of Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Al Qudra Road - opposite Endurance City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

#19 of 602 hotels in Dubai

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1085 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    Fabulous hotel , amazing staff and food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing .

    This hotel is absolutely amazing. We loved everything about it ! The accommodation, facilities , the staff and food are excellent , and the Al Hadeera show and food was spectacular. We were sad to leave today and will definitely be returning to this hotel again. We cannot praise the staff and the accommodation enough. Restaurants are excellent and we enjoyed the music on the roof top bar .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice hotel, but have mosquitoes in my room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved our stay, everything was perfect

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Tranquil, authentic, hospitality at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Desert Pool Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Incredible in every way, truly a rare find

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing hotel with a perfect spa experience. Great restaurants and amenities. Nice hide out place from the busy city life.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing trip connected me to nature and heritage away from city life
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool temperature and flys

    Everything, super hospitality

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely stay, quiet peaceful and exceptional service, but it is a high premium on price

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel with great food and amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything all amenities, the rooms and the food. I have to say that the quality of food and the staff are exceptional. Everyone was dedicated at all levels from the moment you enter the place until the moment you leave.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Worst check in experience, with a staff member from reception literally joking in our faces making us loose time and providing us with all wrong information. In the end he was always smiling pretending that he had the best will ever by trying to help us while he was making exactly the opposite.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    An unforgettable stay! The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, making my husband’s birthday truly special. The fac
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    An unforgettable stay! The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, making my husband’s birthday truly special. The facilities were outstanding—luxurious, clean, and beautifully maintained. Every detail was perfect. We felt so cared for. Highly recommend for a memorable getaway!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Family Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds hard and uncomfortable, pillows very big but flat. Did not sleep well, none of us. Everything else just amazing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Desert Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just one word: SPECTACULAR

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    One of my favourite hotel stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we didn't book for a longer stay

    Service is great, staff are friendly and warm, facilities perfect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved it everything about this place, starting from the room that was lovely, super high end quality, beautiful, cozy, super comfortable beds, the lighting is perfect. Property is stunning, the spa, pools, massages, food, staff. We definitely coming back! 10 out of ten!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Desert View Room Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    excelent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Desert View Twin Room - UAE Resident, UAE ID Mandatory
    • Stayed 1 night

    dinner

    room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    9.0
    We will definetely come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beverage prices rank over average

    The resort is one of a kind, beauty wherever you look, outstanding service and great activities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    10
    Overall very beautiful hotel and villa was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Desert Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from the villa could be better, also took long time for staff to bring the buggies and mixed up the timing of breakfast at the villa severely.

    Very beautiful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I recently stayed at the Bab Al Sham hotel and wanted to share this exceptional experience. The establishment offers a magnificent setting that perfectly blends traditional Arabic architecture with contemporary luxury. What particularly impressed me was the quality of service. The staff is extremely attentive and kind, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment of arrival. I must highlight the excellence of Chef Ahmed Ibrahim and his team, whose delicious and finely prepared cuisine demonstrates genuine culinary expertise in the hotel's restaurants.My wife has food allergy and the chef took time to review all dishes with us and even made some plates for my wife.When I thanked him, he simply said "that's my job and I'm delighted to do it".I would like to thank him again for his professionalism and his kindness, because he is an exceptional man. Server Amro also deserves special mention for his professionalism and kindness. The rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, the facilities are impeccable, and the general ambiance is filled with serenity. Bab Al Sham offers a complete hotel experience where comfort and luxury are matched only by the quality of service. An establishment I highly recommend for an unforgettable stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The architecture,the relaxed atmosphere, the feeling of comfort

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    10
    10/10 from check in to check out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s all perfect. Don’t forget us as we will definitely come back. Special shout out to Shehroze for a perfect front office service, Aziz for a special night at Ninive and Surender for a perfect start into the day. See you next time.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    8.0
    Relaxation with some cracks on the paradise wall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We asked to postpone our entry for the next day and it seemed to have a miss connection with Booking.com and the hotel because we arrived and they didn’t have it. The receptionist was exceptional trying to check us in asap and with no more issues. We made a reservation to dinner at their desert restaurant and when we got there they told us that they were fully booked, it seemed that there was no communication between the reception and the restaurant

    The environment and feel of the desert, a quiet place where we can hear the birds and relax. The willingness to help of the employees The activities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Outstanding! 10/10!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Desert View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    We loved everything about the resort. The architecture, the unique detail, design and features of the rooms, the restaurant dining options, the adults only pool, the resort layout. It was perfect. The absolute highlight for us was each and every staff member. From groundsmen to the pool and restaurant staff and housekeeping. Everyone greeted you with a smile, a hello, and were profoundly friendly and professional. It was a stand out for us. As was our 2 special evening meals at Nineve. The food was outstanding, as were the staff and wine choices. So good we returned 2 nights in a row! Apologies we cannot remember everyones names, however Remy the concierge, Subrata and Hadith by the pool, and the divine waiters at Nineve all stand out as going the extra mile to ensure our stay was awesome. Thank you for a wonderful long weekend with you all.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    9.0
    Welcoming relax excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terrace Garden View King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very Nice layout & Service

    Stayed in March 2025

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