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Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property
Luxury Dubai hotel in Endurance City with 4 restaurants
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Exterior
Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$865
Price available on 3/12/2024

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 74 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 47 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
  • 244 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
  • 187 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168

What's nearby

  • Dubai International Endurance City - 7 min drive
  • Al Qudra Lake - 14 min drive
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre - 34 min drive
  • Expo City Dubai - 35 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Terrace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1762 at the Dubai Airshow - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Bab Al Shams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bab Al Shams

Luxury family-friendly hotel refurbished in 2022 and located near Al Qudra Lake
Free full breakfast, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Bab Al Shams. Adventurous travellers may like the archery, horse riding and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage and a body scrub at Spa, the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Middle Eastern cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as ecotours. In addition to a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms and secured bike storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Hadeerah
  • Anwa
  • Ninive Bab Al Shams
  • Zala

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bab Al Shams Desert
Bab Al Shams Desert Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Resort
Bab Shams Desert Resort
Bab Shams Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Dubai
Bab Al Shams Desert Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Does Bab Al Shams have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bab Al Shams?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bab Al Shams on 3 Dec 2024 start from NZ$855.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bab Al Shams pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bab Al Shams?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bab Al Shams?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bab Al Shams?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bab Al Shams located?

This family-friendly Dubai hotel is located in the historical district, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Al Qudra Lake, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Dubai Exhibition Centre and Mall of the Emirates.

Bab Al Shams Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 961 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 961 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 961 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 961 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 961 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous resort to really disconnect! Even their shower gels and creams are original and smell amazing - the amazing concierge helped me secure some even when it was out of stock in the store! Excellent service and amenities all around, with also delicious restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property with very attentive staff. I would especially like to recognize Sayeem for taking care of us by the pool. The resort itself is so clean and beautiful. It was a very unique experience. My only issue was the cost of the food, water and coffee. The food and drinks are very expensive and you don't have any other options given the hotel's remote location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliana, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel experience was amazing, staff very friendly and helpful , foods was great and they offer dinning and drinks discounts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort it is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning. More than we expected. Food was top notch, and the resort was well manicured.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Salome
Perfect retreat in the desert. We stayed one night and wished we had stayed longer. The staff was welcoming and looking to give us the best service. The room was very nice, big and clean and the bedding so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Assad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tassos, Plainview

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay and extremely family friendly. Even for our 1.5 year old.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirish

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Noor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent service and very attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5star service all around, fabulous place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful resort. Bad service.
Great property but bad service. Don't believe the "Garden View" pictures they post. I was given a room with absolutely no view, just a wall, and they said oops sorry we have no other choice today. Promised to update us the next day whether there would be a better room but of course they never called back. During the checkout we raised this issue again and the front desk manager responded "hope we can give you better room next time" which I felt was so fake because what is the chance we would visit this remote dessert resort again after such service?! We forgot 3 sets of swimsuits and only realized this 3 days later on the way to the airport. Why can't they contact us when they found them in the room I can't understand - is that what luxury service supposed to be? I asked if they can send them to our Home country vía post (we will pay of course) - they refused and asked us to arrange the pickup and shipment ourselves. After Jumeira Al Qasr which was so wonderful, this stay at Bab Al Shams was disappointing, not at the resort - ít was beautiful, but at the people here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024