Thoughtful stays, restorative experiences, and warm desert hospitality, curated for the season ahead

As the season settles into its warmer rhythm, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort welcomes guests to slow down, reconnect, and find comfort in the quiet majesty of the dunes. Whether arriving for a day by the pool, a restorative spa visit, or a longer stay in one of the resort’s private villas, every experience has been crafted with care, shaped by the warm hospitality and soulful surroundings that have defined Bab Al Shams.

STAYS

Time Together at Bab Al Shams

Designed for GCC residents looking to reconnect with family and friends, this offer brings together thoughtful comforts with genuine flexibility. Guests begin each day with breakfast, while half-board guests can enjoy evening dining at Zala. Two-for-one spa treatments, same-day cancellation, and flexible check-in and check-out policies ensure guests enjoy complete peace of mind throughout their stay.

Offer includes:

• Daily breakfast and dinner at Zala for half-board
• Early check-in and late check-out until 5 PM
• Resort credit on select F&B outlets for half-board
• 20% off food and beverage (excluding Ninive and Minibar)
• Two-for-one spa treatments (T&Cs apply)
• Same-day cancellation
• 20% savings on laundry

Resort inclusions:

• Archery
• Nature guided walk

A Desert Villa Retreat

Retreat to your own Desert Pool Villa, where dune views, expansive living spaces and luxury comforts create a rare sense of seclusion. From the moment you arrive, every element of your stay is thoughtfully considered, from curated welcome touches and daily in-villa services to personalised moments that invite you into the rhythm of the desert.

Offer includes:

• Resort credit
• Savings of up to 15%
• In-villa floating breakfast
• Daily in-villa afternoon tea and coffee, our Kahwa ritual
• Curated welcome platter featuring local delicacies
• A fully stocked refreshment centre

Resort inclusions:

• Archery
• Nature guided walk

SPA AND WELLNESS

Bab Al Shams Friends Day

A day best shared. Round up your crew for an unhurried visit to the resort, beginning with a refreshing swim and a 60-minute massage at Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam. Afterwards, gather for breakfast or lunch at Zala, where the setting is as nourishing as the food. Available Monday to Friday, this offer is designed for those who value quality time in good company.

Details:

• Available: Monday to Friday
• Price: AED 595 per person

Offer includes:

• All-day pool access
• 60-minute massage at the spa
• Choice of breakfast or lunch at Zala

Weekend at Bab Al Shams

A restorative weekend begins here. Every Saturday and Sunday, guests are invited to arrive, breathe, and let the pace of the desert take over. A 90-minute massage, full access to spa facilities and temperature-controlled pools, plus savings across leisure and dining at Zala, offer a complete and considered day of wellbeing.

Details:

• Available: Every Saturday & Sunday
• Price: AED 875 per person

Offer includes:

• 90-minute massage
• Spa facilities access
• Temperature-controlled pool access
• 20% off leisure activities
• 20% off dining at Zala

LEISURE

Pool Day Pass

Spend a day at the water’s edge, where the infinity pool, lap pool with swim-up bar, and a dedicated kids’ pool offer something for every member of the family. Included dining credit can be used at Zala or the Pool Bar, making for a well-rounded day of rest and refreshment in the heart of the dunes.

Details:

• Weekday (Monday – Friday):
  • Adults: AED 250 per person, including AED 100 credit redeemable at Zala or the Pool Bar
  • Children (4–11 years): AED 125 per person
• Weekend (Saturday & Sunday):
  • Adults: AED 350 per person, including AED 120 credit redeemable at Zala or the Pool Bar
  • Children (4–11 years): AED 175 per person

More information: www.babalshams.com/experiences