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Bab Al Shams

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Al Qudra Lake

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Exterior
Lobby
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Al Qudra Road, Dubai, Dubai, 8168
  • Dubai International Endurance City
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Al Qudra Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Deluxe)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Terrace

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 47 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Desert Pool Villa)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room (Desert View)

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Terrace (Desert View)

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Desert Pool Villa)

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

  • 37 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dubai

Endurance City stay.With a stay at this Endurance City hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Al Qudra Lake and 32 miles (52 km) of Dubai Exhibition Centre. Dubai Marina Mall and Marina Beach are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Dubai International Endurance City - 7 min drive
  • Al Qudra Lake - 14 min drive
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre - 34 min drive
  • Dubai Marina Mall - 42 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Terrace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1762 at the Dubai Airshow - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Bab Al Shams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bab Al Shams

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Al Qudra Lake
Bab Al Shams offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Bab Al Shams. Free valet parking is available. A complete renovation of Bab Al Shams was completed in May 2022.

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

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Bab Al Shams offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • 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–11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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 smoke detector
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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing 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

Bab Al Shams Desert
Bab Al Shams Desert Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Endurance City
Bab Al Shams Resort
Bab Shams Desert Resort
Bab Shams Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Dubai
Bab Al Shams Desert Dubai

Bab Al Shams Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 991 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Suk

Travelled with partner
Great getaway resort in the desert. Awesome vibes overall and very friendly staffs. It was my first time in dubai and it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend the 4x4 jeep car safari tour. Special thanks to my guide ISMAIL who was professional and helped me had so much fun in the desert.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel Service very good Nice restaurants I truly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Such a luxurious getaway. Will absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous resort to really disconnect! Even their shower gels and creams are original and smell amazing - the amazing concierge helped me secure some even when it was out of stock in the store! Excellent service and amenities all around, with also delicious restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property with very attentive staff. I would especially like to recognize Sayeem for taking care of us by the pool. The resort itself is so clean and beautiful. It was a very unique experience. My only issue was the cost of the food, water and coffee. The food and drinks are very expensive and you don't have any other options given the hotel's remote location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great chill out
Our second visit and just as good as the first. Staff were great and really helpful. Roof was very comfortable. The food and service also great. Well worth the trip out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Can’t recommend this place enough. Became one of our favorite places ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandzhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staycation in the desert
We had a wonderful stay. The hotel shares a similar aesthetic and atmosphere with Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, but with a cozier feel and modern touches that we really enjoyed. The service was impeccable. While the food didn't quite reach the heights of some luxury hotels we've experienced, it wasn't a major drawback, and the overall experience was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliana, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel experience was amazing, staff very friendly and helpful , foods was great and they offer dinning and drinks discounts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort it is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning. More than we expected. Food was top notch, and the resort was well manicured.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Salome
Perfect retreat in the desert. We stayed one night and wished we had stayed longer. The staff was welcoming and looking to give us the best service. The room was very nice, big and clean and the bedding so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Assad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Tassos, Plainview

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay and extremely family friendly. Even for our 1.5 year old.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirish

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024