This summer, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is inviting UAE residents and visitors to experience a revitalising break from reality, set out in the endless expanse of the mesmerising golden dunes.
Decorated with intricate, Middle Eastern-style ornaments and delicate features, the unique design of Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa reflects the history, heritage and architecture of the Bedouin tribes who traditionally roamed the area. Offering a luxurious mix of traditional Arabian style and first-class amenities, the tranquil resort offers a very special kind of desert escape.
Suffused with privacy, the secluded boutique is a stunning oasis of peace and calm, found less than an hour’s drive from the heart of the UAE’s bustling capital. The closest desert resort to Abu Dhabi, it presents a unique combination of adventurous activities, delectable dining experiences, spa treatments and relaxing moments that are sure to delight every member of the family.
Located within its own beautiful expanse of Arabian landscape, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa invites guests to escape from the city for a while and reconnect with nature. Providing the perfect opportunity to learn about the history of the local area and experience what it was like to roam with the indigenous Bedouin tribes, the hotel’s boutique activities range from camel and horse riding through the dunes, to tension-relieving massages infused with ingredients sourced from the Dead Sea, and epicurean dining experiences featuring reimagined local recipes and ingredients.
Adding an exciting twist to its offerings, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is proud to be the only desert resort in the UAE that offers the chance to learn how to surf on its bespoke Desert Waves machine. Meanwhile, adrenaline enthusiasts will relish the chance to hurtle over the dunes in state-of-the-art Polaris cars, and food connoisseurs will be amazed by the vast choice of exceptional cuisines found throughout the destination’s elegant restaurants. From Italian specialties served surrounded by roaming Arabian horses, to traditional Emirati feasts set against views of the shimmering desert and live mixology sessions demonstrating the art of the “Bedouins Date’ Epicurean Moments cocktail, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is a fully immersive voyage that enriches all the senses.
Throughout the summer months, the destination is proud present two sensational seasonal offers:
Ultimate Al Wathba Experience
Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is celebrating the joys of summer by introducing a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This season, guests are invited to thoroughly immerse themselves in the supreme comfort and privacy of the resort’s ultra-luxurious signature villas, and in the state-of-the-art new suites that each come complete with plunge pools and hot tubs.
Bringing the resorts delectable culinary creations and spa treatments directly to the seclusion of each expertly designed villa and suite, the unmissable ‘Ultimate Al Wathba Experience’ includes a magical desert horse ride, couples’ massage and one private sumptuous dining voyage, prepared by a personal chef and served within the intimacy of the villa.
With each stay offered on a full-board basis and spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests are encouraged to add further unforgettable moments to their experience by enjoying a floating breakfast in their own private plunge pool, or by starting their day within the calming ambiance of Bait Al Hanine restaurant.
Meanwhile, those seeking pure relaxation are free to enjoy being thoroughly pampered within the comfort of the villa with a 60-minute revitalising massage for two. The expert therapists from Saray Spa bring all their equipment straight to each guest, including quality natural essential oils, and products from the Jordan-founded vegan and organic company C-Products, and Swiss brand La Vallée.
Finally, guests are invited to conclude their captivating retreat with an adventurous, yet totally relaxing one-hour horse riding expedition. Featuring expertly trained Arabian horses and qualified instructors, this therapeutic outdoor excursion provides a blissful and special way of watching the sun set over the rolling dunes.
Set out in the endless expanse of the mesmerising desert, the stunning villas combine local traditions and styles with modern amenities. Available with one or two bedrooms, the private and elegant spaces are ideal for couples, families and friends alike. Adorned with elegant, hand carved wooden furnishings, classical artworks, Arabesque lamps, delicate mesh windows and designs influenced by the treasured traditions of the UAE, each enchanting suite is guaranteed to instill an instant sense of calm and comfort. Plush king-sized beds, stylish stone bathrooms including double sinks, vast bathtubs and magnificent walk-in showers complete the exceptional facilities, ensuring that every guest feels immediately at home.
To book your stay, please contact +971 2 204 4444 or email Reservations.Alwathba@luxurycollection.com.
Luxurious Stay, Intimate Dining
Boasting private plunge pools, wide outdoor terraces and comfortable living areas, this lavish package features a one-night stay in Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa’s private villas or in one of the freshly renovated beautiful suites, featuring private chilled plunge pools, hot tubs and Bedouin-inspired relaxation areas.
Providing the perfect chance to disconnect and replenish flagging energy levels, guests are encouraged to switch off their daily responsibilities and absorb the calming sights and sounds of the desert. Each stay also presents the opportunity to devour countless exquisite delicacies, spanning specialties from as far the Levant, Morocco, Italy and beyond. Offering endless delectable options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests are encouraged to explore the resort’s exceptional boutique restaurants, or savour each delight in the comfort of their villa at a time that suits them.
Presenting a relaxing and luxurious way of beating the summer heat in total privacy, each villa boasts a perfectly chilled private plunge pool, while guests can also absorb the sun’s rays in the resort’s picturesque palm-fringed infinity pool.
Aside from the moments of pure relaxation, families, friends and couples are able to create special memories with an array of bespoke desert, ground and water activities.
Taking place early in the morning or at sunset when the temperature is pleasant, the horse riding, desert walks and camel riding experiences offer an invigorating and immersive way of exploring the mesmerising desert dunes and the stories of this enrapturing area. Or, for those craving something a bit more fast paced, adrenaline seekers can taste the exhilarating thrill of careering over the golden banks in a dune buggy or speeding down the slopes on a fat bike under the care of the resort’s knowledgeable guides.
The archery classes encourage participants to switch off from their day-today-concerns and work on their aim, while the Desert Waves machine allows them to have a go at learning how to surf. Finally, the desert bonfire offers the opportunity to head out into the wilderness after sunset, gather around the campfire under the stars and make special memories whilst enjoying authentic Emirati refreshments and exchanging stories.
Visitors are then invited to relax after their explorations within the expansive facilities of Saray Spa. Offering the highest levels of luxury and privacy, the welcoming centre of wellness is inspired by the idea of the traditional Caravanserai, a place where travellers from all over the world gathered to rest, recover and re-energise.
Set within a magnificent and calming space, this enrapturing oasis of serenity contains a wonderful collection of pampering facilities. This includes a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, salt room, ice bucket, hot and cold plunge pools and a state-of-the-art snow cave, providing the perfect way of staying cool and fresh throughout the hot summer months.
Each of the expertly administered facials, massages and further enchanting treatments all begin with a refreshing foot ritual, while highlights of the extensive menu include the reimagined body treatments that use the powerful products of Swiss skin care brand LaValle, spanning body contouring wraps, leg treatments for reducing water retention, and intensive moistening treatments that leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
To book your stay, please contact +971 2 204 4444 or email Reservations.Alwathba@luxurycollection.com.
Summer Rejuvenation
Guests are invited to use the summer season as a chance to reset and refresh their bodies and minds at Saray Spa.
Adding an extra incentive to embark on a peaceful desert retreat throughout the most sizzling season of the year, the Summer Rejuvenation experience is designed to sooth and de-stress every inch of the body.
Available exclusively until August 31 for hotel guests and day guests, anyone who books a treatment of 60 minutes or longer, including the therapeutic relaxing massages, moisturising and toning facials or traditional revitalising Hammam journeys, will automatically receive a complimentary 30-minute massage add on.
The Summer Rejuvenation promotion is applicable to all weekday bookings until August 31, with prices starting from AED 560. The experience is not valid on public holidays, and bookings can be made from 11am to 10pm, Monday to Friday.
Spa and Pool Package
Located less than an hour from the centre of Abu Dhabi, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa has put together a special Spa and Pool Package that’s ideal for those who are looking to escape the city for a while and enjoy a nature-infused daycation.
Offering a full day of relaxation and special memories, guests are invited to unwind, switch off from reality and invest time in their own wellness surrounded by the mesmerising golden rolling dunes.
Fringed by private cabanas, a jacuzzi pool, beautiful palm trees and plenty of shaded spots, the resort’s glorious infinity pool is the ideal place to soak up some rays and enjoy feeling completely at peace.
Adding further unforgettable moments, the experience also includes one nourishing 60-minute pampering treatment at Saray Spa. Delivered by expert therapists and crafted using quality products infused with locally sourced ingredients, the vast array of treatments includes uplifting massages, powerful facials, fast-acting body wraps and more.
Guests are then invited to make their pampering day even more incredible by exploring the resort’s sumptuous dining options, including light bites at Panache Pool Bar and indulgent spreads of authentic Italian specialties at Terra Secca. Finally, absorbing the magical sunset from Al Mesayan rooftop lounge with tempting bar bites and expertly crafted cocktails provides a perfect end to the blissful experience.
To book a spa treatment or spa package, please call +971 2 204 4553 or email spa.alwathba@luxurycollection.com.
