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

5.0 star property
Luxury Abu Dhabi hotel in Al Wathba with 6 restaurants

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Pool
Exterior
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath
View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is AED 950
AED 1,173 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (View)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed (View)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Double Bed (View)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi

What's nearby

  • Camel Race Track - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 43 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Ferrari World - 50 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 51 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 52 min drive - 64.6 km

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel located in Al Wathba
A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, and a deep-tissue massage at Al Wathba Spa, the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A children's pool with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like iPads and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and recycling

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Hayaakom
  • Bait Al Hanine
  • Terra Secca
  • Al Mesayan
  • Panache

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

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

More

  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
11 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 325.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi located?

This family-friendly Abu Dhabi hotel is located in the historical district, 11 mi (17.6 km) from Camel Race Track, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Bawabat Al Sharq Mall and Abu Dhabi University. Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 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

Kahye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect vacation in paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Kristine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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