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 room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is €307
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (View)

Highlights

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

Villa, 1 King Bed (View)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

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

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 cots/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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.) - 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 manicure/pedicure and a deep-tissue massage at Al Wathba Spa, the on-site spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's 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 such as:
  • A children's pool with free cabanas, sunloungers 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 speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as iPads and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and recycling

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.

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

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi on 25 Nov 2024 start from €306.61, including 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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 miles (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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Elie

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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