United Arab Emirates

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a luxury desert sanctuary designed as a traditional Arabic fort, located an hour outside Dubai. It offers an incredible blend of sand-dune serenity, world-class dining, and immersive activities like falconry and camel riding. Reopened in 2023 after a complete premium renovation, it is the ultimate romantic escape.

An ultra-luxury sanctuary within the Madinat Jumeirah resort, featuring traditional two-storey Arabian summerhouses accessible by scenic waterways and wooden abra boats. Guests enjoy personalized butler service, complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, pristine private beaches, and daily sunset happy hours with complimentary drinks. It is the ultimate peaceful escape for families and couples seeking a private, resort-within-a-resort feel in Dubai.

Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is a stunning low-rise sanctuary blending contemporary elegance with legendary service. It features world-class dining, including Michelin-starred Tasca, and spacious, state-of-the-art rooms with high ceilings. Perfect for those seeking intimate beachfront luxury away from the crowded mega-resorts.