Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa vs The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa comes in at #17 in Dubai with recommendations from 9 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: International Endurance City, 308th Rd, P.O Box 8168, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Price:

From $220 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

Frommer's

"Relaxation defines this enchanted desert resort, located 45 minutes outside Dubai near Endurance City." Full review

Rough Guide

"Hidden out in the desert a 45-minute drive from the airport, this gorgeous resort occupies a wonderfully atmospheric replica Arabian fort."

Time Out

"For a touch of old-style Arabia, without losing any modern comforts, desert resort Bab Al Shams is one of a kind." Full review

Oyster

Luxury

"A popular, family-friendly resort and attracts a range of guests, including business travelers looking for something a bit different." Full review

Afar Magazine

"The family-friendly Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa wraps around an oasis and looks out over gently rolling sand dunes that guests explore by 4x4, horse, camel, and mountain bike." Full review

Travel + Leisure

"Meaning gateway to the sun, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is located in the desert outside of the city." Full review

Fodor's

"Bab al Shams, translating as "doorway to the sun," is a five-star adobe brick oasis, a vision you'd expect to find on the edges of the Sahara desert, or perhaps as a set for a movie." Full review

Condé Nast Traveler

"Escape big-city Dubai with a stay at Bab Al Shams, a low-slung desert resort modeled after an Arabian fort." Full review

Independent

"There are desert adventures such as camel rides, falconry exhibitions and nature walks to enjoy...each of the rooms reflects the Middle East in its design, and provides guests with desert views"

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Lonely Planet

"Resembling a fort and blending into the desertscape, Bab Al Shams is a tonic for escapists seeking to indulge their Arabian Nights fantasies" Full review

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