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Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 6 restaurants

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    43 min drive
  • Ferrari World
    50 min drive
  • Terra Secca
    1 min walk
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View (Balcony)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View (Balcony)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 44 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pool

Villa, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms, View | Property amenity

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Pool

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Balcony)

  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba stay.With a stay at this Al Wathba hotel, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Camel Race Track and 25 miles (40 km) of Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Abu Dhabi University are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 43 min drive
  • Ferrari World - 50 min drive
  • Yas Mall - 50 min drive
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 51 min drive
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra Secca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The middle of the desert - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Adnoc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Emarati Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Swag Food Truck - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 6 restaurants
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a children's pool. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 6 dining venues
  • Built in 2018
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPads and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Al Wathba Spa has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: AED 150 per person
  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. Valid passport or GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurants and public areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 11 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 325.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 150 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 325.0 per night
  • Bed sheets fee: AED 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 11 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Jumeirah Desert Resort
Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort Spa
Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort Spa
Al Wathba a Luxury Collection Hotel Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay. Perfect mix of quiet and things to do. Staff could not be more polite and helpful. Dinner was fantastic every night. Incredibly good value for money resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience all together.Beautiful rooms,service,food. Lots of things to do.Really romantic .It was our second time there, I’m looking forward to go back. Beautiful place to relax from the city life.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb stay. All Staff Brilliant.
Without question the best of the rest. All the Staff were superb and the facilities too. We will leave a full review in due course. Thank you Marriott and your Al Waftha team. Brilliant xx As I said on an earlier review.. photos don't upload in the App. Will post on TA in due course.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Lok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with amazing environment. Staff were nice and helpful. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linghe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mabu is extremely helpful and kind to us when we are staying at Al Wathba Hotel! I arrived late and had to leave early. He gave up many helpful tips to catch the sunrise and made our trip extra awesome. I would come back again to this hotel if there’s a chance!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful venue with excellent service
We stayed for two nights and had an excellent stay. Service was very attentive yet discreet. Pool area is beautiful and the concierge goes out of his way to make the stay a memorable experience. Spa area is good and so is the gym. Only negative is the food which was a bit disappointing, we tried both restaurants and although OK, they did not leave any impression compared to other restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was peaceful, tranquil and away from it all but still close enough to taxi back and forth to Abu Dhabi for our Formula 1 event. The workout and spa facilities were amazing and we used them every day. The sunrise camel ride in the desert was absolutely a must do and provided us a beautiful experience. We witnessed a 120 on horse raise that was in progress. Truly an amazing and unique experience. I cannot say enough about the staff and management team. Thank you so much and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sedat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort in desert surroundings, the room and property were well maintained, and everything looks brand new. The Italian restaurant is excellent, the pool is beautiful and the staff are all very attentive, the gym and spa are great. Overall a really good choice for a quiet and relaxing rest in a desert oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful weekend in the desert. Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Surpassed my expectations, across 750+ hotel nights around the globe (400+ of them within Marriott Group), I have enjoyed one of our best stays ever. Despite it was a one-night stay, celebrating a family occasion, we needed it to be perfect and memorable, and it was, Thanks to the diligence, enthusiasm, and exceptional teamwork of the entire resort team, I witnessed a fantastic team spirit to make us feel comfortable and well cared for, it was exceeding the highest hospitality & quality standards I have experienced before
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vk
Service in the facility from all staff was amazing they went out of their way to accommodate to make sure we’re enjoying every moments. The place is perfect in its location it’s design cleanness it’s just perfect. The resort was the highlight of my trip. Well recommend. Guest hospitality manager abdulhakim surprised us with exceptional cheese platter as a compliment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I've stayed here, but before that, I had gone for the day to use the pool a handful of times. This is a great weekend escape from Abu Dhabi, the service and amenities are wonderful, and its proximity to Abu Dhabi is much closer then some of the other resorts way out in the middle of nowhere. I always love my time here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jai paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most amazing desert resort
It was amazing. The resort was breathtaking, the grounds were well maintained, the food was delicious, the staff were extremely friendly, and the room was one of the most beautiful and comfortable. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marcel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, choice of activities from the premises, room very good, pool and surrounding vicinity also very good, reception could be warmer for this quality of hotel. A bit out of the regular tourist route but worth the short drive from Abu Dhabi (45 -50 minutes)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celine Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was one of the nicest I have ever stayed in, absolutely beautiful, and the service was the best of any hotel I have stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021