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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Desert elegance with stunning sunsets

A serene luxury oasis in the desert, this beautifully designed resort offers traditional Arabic architecture and stunning sunsets. Enjoy camel rides, relaxing pools, a small souk, and a rejuvenating spa, all complemented by exceptional service and family-friendly amenities.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 996
AED 1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep

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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Deluxe Garden View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Desert View King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Deluxe Desert View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

  • Desert view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Suite

  • Desert view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Desert View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

  • Garden view
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Desert View King Balcony Room

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Desert view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Terrace

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Family Room, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

A modern, circular building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a desert landscape.

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

  • Desert view
  • 187 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

  • Desert view
  • 244 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Endurance City, a neighborhood in Dubai, Bab Al Shams is in a rural area. Dubai Marina Mall and Mall of the Emirates are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Al Qudra Lake and Marina Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with horse riding. Visit our Dubai travel guide
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Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168

What's nearby

  • A wide, striped pedestrian walkway lined with trees, benches, and well-maintained flower beds.
    Dubai Exhibition Centre
    43 min drive - 55.2 km
  • A multi-level shopping mall with a glass dome ceiling, escalators, and various stores.
    Mall of the Emirates
    46 min drive - 58.9 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyline of modern skyscrapers, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.
    Marina Beach
    51 min drive - 65.8 km
  • A multi-level shopping mall with a glass ceiling, featuring stores like 'Galeries Lafayette' and 'GEOX'.
    Dubai Mall
    54 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Dubai International Endurance City
    5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • 1762 at the Dubai Airshow
    37 min drive
  • Rooftop Bar Bab Al Shams
    12 min walk
  • Masala
    1 min walk
  • Sunset Terrace
  • Vietnamese Foodies
    32 min drive

About this property

Bab Al Shams

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2022 and located near Al Qudra Lake
  • Free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Bab Al Shams. Adventurous travelers may like the archery, horseback riding, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. In addition to a rooftop terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Free valet parking
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
    • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and secured bicycle storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 115 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Hadeerah
  • Anwa
  • Ninive Bab Al Shams
  • Zala

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 5 2026 to September 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1694584

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Bab Al Shams have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bab Al Shams?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bab Al Shams on 16 September 2026 start from AED 996, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bab Al Shams pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bab Al Shams?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bab Al Shams?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Bab Al Shams located?

This family-friendly Dubai hotel is located in the historical district, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Al Qudra Lake, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Dubai Exhibition Centre and Mall of the Emirates.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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