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Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · The Luxury Collection · High Luxury
The resort originally opened in early 2019 under Jumeirah management before joining Marriott’s Luxury Collection in August 2020. Designed to resemble a traditional Bedouin village, the property is set within the Al Wathba South desert and has been named the World's Leading Desert Resort by the World Travel Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2023. The villas and the spa sit among dunes and salt flats south of the city, so evenings are still and the nights dark.
- 99 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: مضمار هجن بالوثبة
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
History
The resort originally opened in early 2019 under Jumeirah management before joining Marriott’s Luxury Collection in August 2020. Designed to resemble a traditional Bedouin village, the property is set within the Al Wathba South desert and has been named the World's Leading Desert Resort by the World Travel Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
The setting
31 km from Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. 53 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Terra Secca — Restaurant
Amenities
- 2,200-sqm Saray Spa with Turkish hammam and salt rooms
- Temperature-controlled infinity pool and private plunge pools
- Desert activities including horseback riding and archery
- Five distinct dining venues and sunset rooftop bar
- State-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center
- Kids Club and family-friendly experiences
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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