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

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Property amenity
Exterior
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Villa, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 484 sq ft
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 484 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 46 min drive - 35.7 miles
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 53 min drive - 44.5 miles
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 53 min drive - 43.0 miles
  • Ferrari World - 53 min drive - 43.4 miles
  • Yas Waterworld - 54 min drive - 44.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra Secca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The middle of the desert - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Emarati Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Swag Food Truck - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Emarati21Cafe - ‬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 facial, and a 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), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AED 150 per person
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi on Jul 18, 2025 start from $204.19, 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 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).

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