City life is exciting, but sometimes your brain needs fewer notifications and more uninterrupted dune views.
Enter Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa. Tucked away amid the Arabian Desert, this peaceful Abu Dhabi retreat has everything required for a proper escape. We are talking infinity-pool lounging, private villas, spa journeys, family adventures and dinners beneath the stars.
Whether you want to stay overnight, disappear for a day or treat yourself to a private BBQ, these tempting desert experiences deserve a spot on your calendar.
Desert Escape Stay
Wake up to birdsong, golden desert views and a wholesome breakfast at Bait Al Hanine. Honestly, it beats waking up to an alarm and immediately checking emails.
This relaxing stay includes breakfast and your choice of lunch or dinner. Children under 12 can dine complimentary, making it an especially tempting family getaway.
Once everyone is happily fed, the day is yours. Float beside the infinity pool, practise your aim with archery or tackle the FlowRider. If your preferred activity involves doing very little while someone works spa magic, Saray Spa is ready too.
The package includes:
- Daily complimentary breakfast at Bait Al Hanine
- A choice of lunch or dinner at a designated dining venue
- Complimentary dining for children below 12
- 20% off additional dining experiences, excluding private dining
- 20% savings on treatments lasting at least 60 minutes at Saray Spa
- One complimentary 15-minute archery session per person
- One complimentary 15-minute FlowRider session per person
- Access to the infinity pool, Fitness Centre, Kids’ Club and Saray Spa facilities
Advance booking is required for archery and FlowRider activities.
Price: From AED 1,000++
Valid until: September 30, 2026
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Relax in a private pool at Al Wathba’s desert retreat with scenic views and lush surroundings.
The Ultimate Desert Daycation
Want the holiday mood without committing to an overnight stay? The Ultimate Desert Daycation understands the assignment.
Guests receive a private day-use room, access to the resort’s pool and wellness facilities, and the chance to enjoy delicious dining. Even better, the entire room rate is redeemable on food and beverages.
The experience accommodates up to two adults and three children, making it a brilliant midweek escape for families. Pack the swimwear, leave the weekday routine behind and let the desert do its calming thing.
Price: AED 500 per room, fully redeemable on dining
Availability: Monday to Thursday
Valid until: September 30, 2026
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
The Essence of Saray
A 90-minute spa treatment is already an excellent life decision. Add a saving on luxurious home-care products, and suddenly relaxation has a take-home option.
Throughout September, guests who book any 90-minute spa journey can receive 30% off the exclusive home-care collection. It is ideal for anyone who wants to keep that just-left-the-spa glow going a little longer.
Price: From AED 790 per person for 90 minutes
Valid: Throughout September 2026
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
The discount applies only to spa retail prices.
All-Inclusive Desert Retreat
Some holidays involve constant calculations. Can we order another drink? Is dinner included? Did someone just raid the minibar?
The All-Inclusive Desert Retreat removes that mental arithmetic from the itinerary.
Guests can enjoy full-board dining across the resort’s restaurants, including Tuscan flavours at Terra Secca and comforting regional dishes at Bait Al Hanine. The package also includes non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day and alcoholic house beverages from noon.
Head to Al Mesayan Bar for signature rooftop cocktails or enjoy something refreshing at the Panache Swim-Up Bar. Walking to the bar is apparently optional here, which feels wonderfully efficient.
The package includes:
- Full-board dining across all resort restaurants
- Non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day
- Alcoholic house beverages from 12 pm
- Complimentary stays and dining for children under 12
- Access to Saray Spa and fitness centre facilities
Price: From AED 800++
Valid until: December 31, 2026
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
An Adventurous Day Pass
Sometimes, all you need is a pool, a lounger and several glorious hours without anyone asking what is for dinner.
The resort’s day pass offers access to its serene infinity pool from morning until early evening. There are no complicated plans here. Simply arrive, choose your spot and let the desert scenery handle the rest.
Weekday prices
Monday to Friday:
- Adults aged 13 and above: AED 200
- Children aged six to 12: AED 100
Weekend and public holiday prices
Saturday and Sunday:
- Adults aged 13 and above: AED 250
- Children aged six to 12: AED 150
Timings: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Desert Activities for Every Mood
Lounging by the pool is lovely, but perhaps your inner adventurer has other plans.
The resort offers a varied collection of desert and lifestyle activities. Guests can try horseback riding, camel riding, archery, dune buggy adventures and falconry. Younger visitors can also enjoy pony rides.
Then there is the FlowRider, where guests can test their balance and ride artificial waves in the middle of the desert. Yes, surfing in the desert sounds slightly ridiculous. That is precisely why you should try it.
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
A Luxury Stay in a Private Suite or Villa
For privacy, comfort and a little main-character energy, book one of the resort’s elegant suites or villas with a private pool.
Each accommodation pairs refined interiors with sweeping dune views. The result is a peaceful hideaway suited to romantic escapes, family stays and group celebrations.
You can swim without leaving your villa, admire the desert from your private space and enjoy the rare luxury of having absolutely nowhere else to be.
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
An Exceptional In-Villa BBQ
Dinner under the stars always sounds romantic. Dinner under the stars on your private villa terrace, prepared by a personal chef, sounds considerably better.
This exclusive BBQ features locally inspired grilled meats, seafood and personalised service. There are no crowded tables or rushed courses. It is just you, your dining companion and the quiet beauty of the desert.
Price: AED 1,500 per couple, including soft beverages
Location: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Advance reservations are required.
Ready for a Desert Escape?
Al Wathba offers plenty of reasons to swap city skylines for rolling dunes. Families can enjoy complimentary dining for younger guests, couples can retreat to private villas, and adventure lovers can fill their day with desert activities.
Prefer to do almost nothing? That is perfectly acceptable too. There is an infinity pool waiting, after all.
Choose your escape, make the booking and prepare to discover just how refreshing life can feel when the desert sets the pace.
Contact & Location
Phone: +971 2 204 4444
