Luxury hotel holiday Al Maha Dubai

Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa is a luxury resort situated in a secluded desert oasis. The dining terrace and private pools offer views across the spectacular arid landscape, making guests feel that they are the only people for miles around. This exclusive seclusion is matched by first-class service and a real taste of Bedouin hospitality. A wide array of activities are available including camel trekking, falconry, archery and nature walks. Al Maha is an ideal location for a long and luxurious getaway.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways or Emirates to Dubai
  • Private car transfer airport to hotel and back
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays to Al Maha Desort Resort & Spa, Dubai

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa blends the hospitable traditions of the Bedouin with Dubai's contemporary comfort and luxurious service. Located in the desert, the hotel offers the opportunity to enjoy a luxury experience amongst the sand dunes.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location The hotel is located in the desert, 1-hour's drive from Dubai

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Dubai International Airport

Distance from airport The hotel is about 1-hour's drive from Dubai International Airport

Hotel facilities and services

Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, Swimming pool, Spa, Gym, Archery, Falconry, Camel trekking, Horse Riding, Wildlife Rivers, Guided Nature Walks, Boutique.

Land sports

Guests are offered two complimentary activities per night's stay, to be chosen from wildlife drives, guided nature walks within Al Maha's nature reserve, archery, falconry, desert drives, horse riding, camel trekking and sundowners. 

It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.
Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Bedouin suite for 7 nights

From about

£3,100 low season

£3,600 high season

Holiday Code WW29

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Al Maha Desort Resort & Spa, Dubai

Room descriptions

Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa has 42 suites, with private bathroom with walk-in shower and bath, air conditioning, satellite TV and DVD, minibar, radio, telephone, hairdryer, safe, temperature-controlled swimming pool, wooden deck.

Bedouin Suite with sitting area
Royal Suite with two en-suite bedrooms and large lounge
Emirates Suite with two en-suite bedrooms, large lounge with dining facilities and courtyard
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.
Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Bedouin suite for 7 nights

From about

£3,100 low season

£3,600 high season

Holiday Code WW29

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Al Maha Desort Resort & Spa, Dubai

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai, Expressions Holidays includes direct flights from London with British Airways, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic (flying time is about 7 hours). We can also include Emirates flights from UK regional airports such as Manchester, Birmingham Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. A private car transfer is included for your journey from Dubai International Airport to the hotel and back. Journey time from the airport to the hotel is about 60 minutes.

Additional information

Children: Children under 10 cannot be accommodated. Children over 10 are welcome when accommodated in their own suite.

It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.
Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Bedouin suite for 7 nights

From about

£3,100 low season

£3,600 high season

Holiday Code WW29

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Al Maha Desort Resort & Spa, Dubai

Highlights of Dubai

Local highlights in Dubai are based largely around the traditional Arab and Bedouin way of life here; falconry, the mosques and their minarets, the traditional dress such as the long white dishdasha and the gutra head cloth held on by the black agal for men and the abaya long black cloak for women and sometimes the burqa, a mask that covers the eyebrows, nose and mouth. The ancient souqs such as the Spice Souq, the Covered Souq and the Gold Souq in Deira. Arabic coffee at the Fatafeet Cafe and watching if not trying others smoking a sheesha, filled with apple-flavoured tobacco. Take an abra ride on the Creek to get a real flavour of the ancient and modern feel of the city. Traditional wooden dhows moored in Dubai Creek. Bargain for a carpet at the Sharjah Central Souq. Shopping for gold, Bedouin jewellery, perfume, incense, electronics and textiles. Sporting activities include camel racing, desert rallies, golf, tennis and horse-racing.

Travel around Dubai

Taxis from Dubai Transport or private companies recommended by the hotels are probably the best way to get around and are reasonable. Care should be taken whilst on foot as driving can be haphazard and attention is not always paid to pedestrian crossings.

Facts in brief

Capital Dubai City
Airport Dubai International Airport
Size 1,588 sq. miles
Population 3 million