The Desert
Price guide: Free
Bab Al Shams Resort, Dubai
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expert-rated things to do in Dubai- Recommended for:
- Culture vultures, Families with teenagers, Families with younger children, Mature travellers, Chilling out, Escaping the crowds, Great views / scenery, Nature / wildlife, Relaxation
Expert review of The Desert
Go and see the sand for yourself, then relax in a desert resort.
Seeing as you're in the Middle East, it'd be rude not to see some sand not connected to a beach resort. Although Dubai may seem like a maze of highways, once you head out away from the coast you're soon surrounded by sand dunes, with the odd camel scattered here and there. It's fine just to have a drive around for while as the roads are all well-maintained, but if you've got time I recommend finishing things off with a trip to Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, a rather spectacular Arabian-themed resort in the middle of nowhere about 40 minutes from Dubai and a great place to unwind one afternoon to watch the sun go down. Relax with a drink in the rooftop bar, it's all quite magically and the perfect antidote the fast-pace of Dubai. And if you simply can't drag yourself away, the rooms aren't too expensive either.
Price advice:
It's free to enter Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, but you'll probably need to buy some food or drink in one of the bars if you want to stick around.
More information on The Desert:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- National park / nature reserve, Viewpoint
- Address:
- Bab Al Shams Resort, Dubai
- Telephone:
- 04 809 6100
- Website:
- http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Jumeirah-Bab-Al-Shams/
- Months open:
- All year round
- Opening times:
- All day.
- Indoor/outdoor?:
- Outdoor
