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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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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi
  • Place, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Yas Marina Circuit
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferrari World
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (View)

  • 474 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe King Room with Desert View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room with Desert View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe King Room with Resort view

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom King Villa with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Royal Three Bedroom Villa With Balcony

  • Sleeps 7

Classic One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Pool

Villa, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Pool

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Property amenity

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

One Bedroom Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior King Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Superior Twin Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Two Bedroom Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Desert view, Terrace

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two Bedroom Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Desert view, Terrace

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite Jacuzzi, 2 Bedroom Suite, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Whirlpool

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two Bedroom Suite Jacuzzi, 2 Bedroom Suite, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Whirlpool

  • Sleeps 5

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Terrace/patio

Two Bedroom Suite Pool with Bedouin Seating

  • Sleeps 5

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Abu Dhabi

Located in Al Wathba, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Camel Race Track. This 5-star hotel has 103 rooms and welcomes guests with 6 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 46 min drive - 35.5 miles
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 52 min drive - 44.3 miles
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 52 min drive - 42.8 miles
  • Ferrari World - 53 min drive - 43.2 miles
  • Yas Mall - 53 min drive - 43.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Mesayan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bait Al Hanine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terra Secca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The middle of the desert - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Swag Food Truck - ‬29 min drive

About this property

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

Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and a full-service spa
At Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, guests enjoy a full-service spa, a children's pool, and a gym. A stay here includes free valet parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
LED TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, iPads, and iPod docks. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a children's pool.
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 hot 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.

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 11 kids stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 325.0 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.

  • 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 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; 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi on Nov 18, 2025 start from $367.55, 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 there parking available at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Is a spa located at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Al Wathba Spa is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and couples treatments.

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi feature a casino?

No, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service and in-room massages as well as a bar.

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

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi has 6 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi.

Are there connecting rooms at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

The closest major airport to Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH), which is about 20.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

Yes, every guestroom at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi comes with a balcony with some featuring desert or pool views.

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

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi.

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