Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai

About 45 minutes from the Dubai International Airport, the Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa emerges like a traditional Arabic fort among the desert sands. The resort features 115 rooms and suites housed in rustic buildings connected by open courtyards and lantern-lit stone staircases. Most of the rooms have balconies and private terraces; suites have walk-in showers with stone seats for hammam-style bathing. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the Satori Spa while your children enjoy fun activities at Sinbad's Kids Club. Lounge around the swimming pool or swim up to the Pool Bar and enjoy a drink. As dusk sets in, relax at the Rooftop Bar and puff on a flavored shisha under the starry skies. Dine on ethnic Arabian cuisine at the open-air Al Hadheerah restaurant and be entertained by belly dancers, henna painting and falconry displays. You can also savor international cuisine al fresco at the Al Forsan restaurant.