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Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG

5.0 star property
Property with free breakfast, steps from Rub' al Khali

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Al Gharbiya, Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi
  • Place, Madinat Zayed City Mall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Mezair'ah Fort
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Liwa
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Desert View)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Desert View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Desert View)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Liwa) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Liwa)

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Resort Access)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Resort Access) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Resort Access)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Shamal) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Shamal)

  • 1636 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Resort View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Resort View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Resort View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Resort View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Madinat Zayed

Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG places you adjacent to Rub' al Khali. This 105-room, 5-star property has conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Madinat Zayed City Mall - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Mezair'ah Fort - 49 min drive - 49.5 miles
  • Fort Liwa - 59 min drive - 57.2 miles

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Layali Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Badiya Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khire Refreshments - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Liwan Pool Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG

Property with free breakfast, steps from Rub' al Khali
Guests of Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free valet parking, along with an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and litter boxes. Additional amenities include local meal delivery service and a garden.
All of Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG's 105 shared rooms provide dishwashers, minibars, and coffee makers. Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, safes, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the property include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 182 km
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 19 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Children's club
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for AED 70 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of AED 350
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 200.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: AED 70 per pet, per day plus AED 350 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 200.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free valet parking.
Property Registration Number CN-2241170

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Tilal Liwa Hotel
Aldhafra Resort Vignette Collection by IHG
Aldhafra Resort Vignette Collection an IHG Hotel
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG Property
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG Madinat Zayed
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG?

This property is located in Madinat Zayed, just steps from Rub' al Khali.

Is there parking available at Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for free at the property. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG feature a casino?

No, Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this property, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG for a fee of AED 70 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls and litter boxes.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG?

Yes, some accommodations at this property offer either a balcony or a lanai.

Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff and confortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel with great staff!

Fantastic service by all the staff. Great rooms, lovely quiet pool area. Very tranquil in the middle of the desert!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilkka

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025