Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
24.138275, 54.74236Overview
5-star desert resort with private villas and plunge pools, set 48 km from Zayed International Airport
Accommodations
Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers 103 guest rooms and villas with timeless local details. Each room includes a balcony, and many villas come with a private plunge pool and jacuzzi. The Deluxe Desert View rooms overlook the Arabian dunes, while the 2-bedroom villas provide separate living areas and a kitchenette.
Dining
The resort has 6 restaurants, including Terra Secca for Italian cuisine and Bait Al Hanine for authentic local dishes. Al Mesayan rooftop bar serves cocktails and Asian food with sunset views over the desert. Breakfast is a buffet with halal options, and the bar offers a variety of beverages in a relaxed setting.
Wellness & Spa
The 2200 m2 Saray Spa offers a full circuit with salt room, steam room, sauna, ice cave, hot and cold plunge pools. Guests can book Balinese couples massages, traditional Moroccan hammam treatments, and deep tissue massages. The spa also includes a fitness centre open 24/7 with TechnoGym equipment, plus daily yoga classes.
Activities & Entertainment
Al Wathba resort provides falconry shows with Saker falcons, guided desert walks, and horseback riding with calm horses for beginners. Archery lessons are led by instructor Suresh, and dune buggy rides are available across the sand. Evening entertainment includes a Colombian duo playing live music at the main restaurant, plus themed dinner nights.
Family-Friendly Features
The resort has a children's playground, kids' club, and indoor play area with board games. A water slide and a shallow-end children's pool are located by the main outdoor pool. Baby safety gates and a kid-friendly buffet with special meals are provided, along with a separate kids' menu at Terra Secca.
- Location: Secluded desert setting, 48 km from Zayed International Airport
- Rooms: 103 rooms and villas with private pools and desert views
- Dining: 6 restaurants including Terra Secca Italian and Bait Al Hanine
- Wellness: 2200 m2 Saray Spa with hammam, salt room, and ice cave
- Activities: Falconry shows, horseback riding, archery, dune buggies
- Family: Kids' club, playground, water slide, and children's pool
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Children's play area
Children's pool
Kids club
Children's buffet
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Pool view
- Landscape view
- Resort view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Essential information about Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
| 💵 Lowest room price | 19455 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 50.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 54.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bateen, AZI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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