Hotel rooms

Arabian Deluxe

Area 45 m2, No extra beds

Arabian Deluxe Desert View

Area 45 m2, No extra beds

1Bedroom Suite

Area 95 m2, 1 extra bed

1Bedroom Pool Villa

Area 125 m2, 1 extra bed

2 Bedroom Suite

Area 150 m2, 1 extra bed

2 Bedroom Pool Villa

Area 230 m2, 1 extra bed

3 Bedroom Pool Villa

Area 360 m2, 1 extra bed

General information

Check in time - after 15:00
Check out time - before 12:00

Deep within the desert landscape of Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is an intimate retreat suffused with natural beauty and serene tranquility. With a distinct Talise Spa as the hallmark of the hotel experience, guest can rebalance their equilibrium and embark on an individual wellness journey.

Inspired by classical dwellings, the boutique resort’s 103 guest rooms and villas feature timeless local details, traditional artwork, and Arabesque accessories, alongside a range of dining destinations showcasing the dunes to panoramic perfection. We invite you to step away from it all into an exclusive natural environment, with the space to reconnect and the freedom to lose yourself.

We Offer You

  • 90 rooms and suites
  • 13 villas with private plunge pools and panoramic views of the picturesque desert
  • Six restaurants & bars
  • A 1000 sqm swimming pool
  • Fully equiped gym
  • Talise Spa with 13 treatment rooms, individual male and female Hammam, saunas, hot tubs, Jacuzzi, steam room, crystal salt room, Cryo Treatment room and hot and cold plunge pools
  • Talise Fitness set up with the latest Technogym
  • Sinbad's Kids Club

Hotel facilities & amenities

General facilities

Concierge services / Barbershop / Pree WIFI / Room service / Luggage storage / Laundry / Parking / Room service 24/7 / Dry cleaning / Non smoking rooms / Babysitter

In the room

Toiletries / Satellite TV / Coffee maker / Safe box / LCD TV / Pree WIFI / Air conditioning / Bathrobes / Hairdryer / Telephone / Mini bar / Slippers / Desk / Balcony

Entertainment and sports

Beach umbrellas / Fitness center / Playground / SPA / Children club / Sunbeds / Children animation / Heated pool / Swimming pool

Restaurants & bars

Restaurant "Terra Secca"

  • Opening hours: 19:00 - 23:00
  • Cuisine: italian

Terra Secca is an upscale Trattoria set in the midst of a boutique desert resort. Full of Italian charm and warmth, the design blends rustic finishes with contemporary accents, resulting in an atmosphere that is beautiful and sophisticated. Comforting Italian food and a well-selected glass of wine mark the start to the evening. Choose from private seating in booths or enjoy watching the talented chefs at work from the open layout of the kitchen. Serving traditional Italian food, at Terra Secca, delicate fresh pasta is made in house and delicious thin crisp pizza is baked in the wood-fired oven. Seafood has a special place in the menu, where Italy’s best dishes are re-interpreted with the freshest fish from the Arabian Gulf.

Set in the mesmerizing desert of Abu Dhabi within Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is Al Mabeet Desert Camp, a high-end interpretation of nomadic living, and a reverent homage to the Bedouin spirit of the United Arab Emirates.

Understated luxury at its best, Al Mabeet transports guests to the regal experience once extended to royal guests and heads of Bedouin tribes, which defines the essence of Jumeirah’s desert experience.

Bright and spacious, with different sections as well as indoor and outdoor space, Bait Al Hanine honours the alluring destination where it sits. Chefs offer a taste of Arabia where flavours of the desert are brought to life. Classic Lebanese dishes are made in big open-style kitchens showcasing charcoal kebab grills and a traditional saj oven.

For breakfast, guests can choose from a wide display of favourites including a cold-press juice bar, Emirati breakfast specials, healthy fare by Jumeirah’s Chef Gabi (an expert in wellness and health), and a live egg station. Baked treats can be selected from the in-house baker who will walk around the tables, greeting guests and serving freshly made bread and pastries.

For lunch, a small a la carte menu with daily specialties will be served; for dinner, guests can choose from a wide display from the live kitchen.

Bar "Panache"

  • Opening hours: 07:00 - 23:00

The true life of the resort, Panache is responsible for the refreshing and soothing energy that comes from a 1000 square feet pool, expanding into intimate inlets, coves, and a dreamy pool barstools made out of shiny green tiles are submerged for the guests to sit at the in-the-water bar. The team, serves classic cocktails for guests to sip on, as well as enticing fun additions including the refreshing frozen vogue, which is set to become a favourite. Peaceful and blissful, lunch at Panache is in line with dessert setting. The menu is a combination of Arabic comfort food and well-balanced dishes by Jumeirah’s Chef Gabi, an expert in nutrition and health. The a la carte menu also features a selection cold-press juices for guests to refresh and refuel as they take in the sun.

Hayaakom is the lobby lounge at Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa. Meaning ‘welcome’ in Arabic, Hayaakom sets guests up for a great arrival the resort, one that is just like the entry hall of an intimate yet luxurious family desert house.
Traditionally Bedouin, understated and with décor reminiscent of the inviting and grand homes found in desert camps, Hayaakom has a main entrance with a beautiful water fountain and an impressive chandelier where guests are first greeted when they step into the resort. A delicate experience setting up expectations for desert living at its best, Hayaakom is serene and private.
Here guests enjoy light fare, including designer sandwiches and salads, and an array of healthy dishes by Jumeirah’s Chef Gabi, an expert in nutrition and health. Coffee is made by trained baristas and the offering includes Arabic coffee and teas, as well as inspired mocktails.

Hotel policies

Children policy

Children should be under the age of 12 to qualify for this rate when booking. Additional cots can be provided on request.

Pets policy

 For the comfort and safety of all guests, pets are not permitted.

Smoking policy

Smoking in some rooms is permitted. Please request a smoking room at time of booking to ensure availability for your stay.

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