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

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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

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2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath

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

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi
  • AirportAbu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)43 min drive
  • Popular LocationFerrari World50 min drive
  • Popular LocationYas Marina Circuit51 min drive
  • Popular LocationWarner Bros. World Abu Dhabi52 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Pool | 2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, View

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

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LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Villa, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, Balcony

LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, Balcony

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 1 Double Bed, View

LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Villa, 1 Double Bed, View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Resort View

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

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6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba stay.With a stay at this Al Wathba hotel, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Camel Race Track and 25 miles (40 km) of Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Abu Dhabi University are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 43 min drive
  • Ferrari World - 50 min drive
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 51 min drive
  • Yas Waterworld - 51 min drive
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 52 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Oasis Adnoc - 7 min drive
  • Terra Secca - 1 min walk
  • The middle of the desert - 18 min drive
  • Emarati21Cafe - 29 min drive
  • Emarati Cafe - 29 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a children's pool. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 6 dining venues
  • Built in 2018
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPads and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and minibars. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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 spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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–11:00 AM for a fee: AED 150 per person
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 11 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 325.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

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

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi is 31.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi on May 7, 2024 start from $258.65, 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.

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi.

Does Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 150 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

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

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

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

There are 6 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

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

Pamper yourself with a day at Al Wathba Spa, where you can enjoy facials, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi to downtown Abu Dhabi?

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi is 33.7 mi away from Abu Dhabi.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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