Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UAE hotel reviews
  3. Dubai Emirate hotel reviews
  4. Murquab hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

Reviews of Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai 5 stars

Dubai Al Ain Road, Murquab, United Arab Emirates

#1 of 1 hotels in Murquab

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 168 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    The best resort where you feel like back home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We should found this resort few years ago😂

    How can you just describe in few words when you found your SOUL PLACE? This place is just amazing, beautiful beduin suite with full privacy and absolutely georgous view. But what is making this place different than any other places are people..staff. The atmoshere they were able to create is incredible. You literally feel like you are at home with your own family and friends. I feel I have to mention all of them who made our staying so great that we will be definitely back with our kids. It all starts with Mr. Tom, GM, who welcome you personally immediately after you step into the building. Our staying was whole time surrounded by Mr. Soshan, funny, nice and highly professional front desk magician who always answered all off our questions. Also Mr. Michael who is your guide through all the activities in the desert has high knowledges about everything around you. Last not least is the restaurant and everybody who works there. Everything in the kitchen is under the control of THE CHEF Mr. Piotr. Beginning the huge variety of the breakfast through the whole until the late hours he will the ANYTHING to make you and your family happy. We had a great chicken terrine with truffle sauce and the best beef wagyu carpaccio we ever ate (even the one in Tokyo was not better). And waiters and their manager made us feel like we are the only and the most important guests in whole resort. I jave the Gluteb intollerance and they really did a hard job to make me feel that I have the same options as others. The manager Mr.Prokash and his team were so nice and naturally helpful . We never expirienced that before. Mr. Remy was always coming and just asking how we are doing. Mr. Anjal, Mr. Dushan, Mr. Jorl and Mrs. Swarnali knew our names and what ate last timr and offered always something what would might be similar style as we liked before. They even stay longer than regular opening hours of the restaurant jist zi let us finish our drinks..

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Awesome stay, slightly ruined by return condition of valet parked car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our valet parked car was returned literally covered in large bird droppings. They should put shades up to protect vehicles. I needed to get the car properly cleaned to protect from paint damage.

    Amazing room, beautiful pool. Superb cuisine. Staff genuinely cannot do enough for you. Ease of check in / check out.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location taking us far away from the daily hustle and bustle of life.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    You have to go to this hotel at least once in your life.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe staff are a little over-attentive and everything does take a bit longer than other hotels.

    Staff are all excellent. Villas are amazing and views stunning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Charming and world class

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Our favourite hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Luxury stay where there is every attention to detail from the hotel and staff. Customer service remains truly excellent. Menu superb and quality of food are one of the best for any restaurant in the world. Many activities are included in your hotel booking. Superb facilities with Bose music streaming in your room. Our favourite hotel. Take time to unwind from the hectic pace of modern life in a traditional Arabic setting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Extraordinary experience, but not as good as you think
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very far location because of the desert area, I had to pay extra taxi fees around 550 AED going to and leaving from the hotel, absolutely expensive! The location is also hard to find, fortunately they provide some details in the email. Desert area means there are lots of insects (especially mosquitoes and flies in the pool), will bite you and leave you uncomfortable (my mum got 7+ mosquitoes bites). Although they provided sprays, those are harmful to your health, not suitable to use a lot. I recommend adjusting the air conditioning to a low temperature. Have spa services and massage provided with extra charges, we want to book after check in but realise that it was totally full😅, better to tell all guests that they can prebook these services if needed. The water pressure of the shower is too small and cannot adjust the temperature to a hot temperature. The hotel promised to have wake-up morning call service at 5:30am but they ended up forgetting it. For the food, I don’t think it’s extraordinary… The steak is too hard to bite😂though the dessert and the appetiser were nice. The waiter takes so long time to answer your request. For the local activities, remember to reserve more time to call the buggy to pick you up to avoid being late, we ended up being late and don’t know how to walk to the activity venue. The time slots provided (except the archery) are not enough, so make sure to arrive early at the hotel and prebook in advance.

    it’s very rare that we can live in a hotel surrounded by the desert area, so you can see a large variety of animals, you can see the goats walking near your room, they are so cute! We can choose 2 desert activities and the camel ride was an extraordinary experience. We also took photos with the eagle. The staff service is very good, explaining things in detail and being very patient and polite. They welcome guests well before and during our stay. Before we left, they collected feedback from us, showing they really care about customers, they even give me a free doll. Very relaxing, can swim at the private pool and have a hot bath afterwards. 3 meals included, the breakfast is nice. The hotel provides buggy service to go to different places (e.g. restaurant and spa facilities) and amenities, especially 8+ bottles of water for one night, and even traditional snacks and cookies. Have a bottle of alcohol as welcome drinks as well, but other alcoholic beverages are not complimentary. They provided afternoon tea (some cakes, coffee and snacks) at designated times.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a lot of flies about - annoying needs updating

    It’s different to other choices in Dubai

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    One for bucket list
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything - stunning and unique - never forget experience - exceptional service/location/room/food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Every thing is good. Very hospitable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Service is Amazing .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Activities are very early even in winter so it is hard to get up unless you go really early to bed the previous night. Price is very steep for what it is , especially as it needs a bit of modernisation round certain areas of the suite (I fully understand Bedouin style but it needs a tiny little bit of maintenance I.e. some tiles in the pool)

    Private pool, tranquility , beautiful views, attentive staff, good food

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Top Notch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is probably more a faiiling on my personal Internet computer skills. As opposed to something the Hotel failed on. But i would add some additional written web page points. Thats its important to state and inform the Hotel what actual activities you wish to engage on, before you arrrive. Example this would ensure you set a Camel ride place, if customer numbers are high. As i say possibly more my web detail failing, than the hotel.

    I have stayed in UAe 26 years, and have had the pleasure and privilege of staying in your hotel a couple of tiimes before, i also treated the wifes parents to a stay also. Due to being impressed previously on all occassions with the setting, the staff professionalism, freindly helpful demeanour and attitude, basically the whole experience. On this occasion i treated my daughter and boyfriend who were on vacation from UK. Both of these guys expressed their collective satisfaction, on the setting, activities, facilities, service, attention to detail, with the staff helpful attitude being high on their enjoyment list. Guys most of my family have been lucky enough in life to have visited and stayed in many places over the years. And although many factors make up an overall pleasant experience. Its our view that without having genuinely nice, professional human beings being part of the memory. Many other positive elements could be negated. We are happy to report since you asked. That every aspect of their expectation was met. So thankyou to all the individuals who set this high standard.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Absolutely incredible stay in a beautiful desert retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing for us on this particular trip was there was a tiny bit of maintenance going on in the main pool area - but this did not make any difference to us as the private pool for our suite was so gorgeous we would not have left it anyway!

    We absolutely loved the experience of staying here. The service is absolutely first class. The accommodation is luxurious, the views beautiful and the ambience restful, peaceful and a true oasis away from the city. The food is plentiful and every meal we had was delicious with lots to choose from. The outside dining experience is wonderful. There are a few activities included and we would totally recommend the Sunset Camel Ride and Falconry.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    The most incredible way to see the desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, tour guides, activities, private pool, floating breakfast, the room, the outside dinners, and the beautiful tranquility of the whole place

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    10
    Keep up the excellent job
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food is great. Animals are super cute

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    there is no denying it’s expensive but I’m glad we stayed there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s looking a little frayed at the edges and is due a refurbishment but this didn’t detract all that much from the experience

    excellent service, great food, super comfortable beds and beautiful location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing time. Villa is super nice, and all the stuff is great. Super nice experience! Highly recommanded!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great experience

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    phenomenal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i wish there were more vibrant salads, real green leafs kind of salads

    lunch menu is great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Thank you Al Maha staff for an excellent weekend getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dessert options in the food menu. Variety in activities.

    Quietness and the full ability to disconnect from the city.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    a real treat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would say the bed's mattress although very luxurious, for me personally is a bit too soft. The only thing I really felt wasn't up to standards was the quality of the western breads and pastries. They did not feel very fresh, croissants were heavy, bread hard. In a place like this, for the price one pays, I would expect great bread and pastries. The alcohol is over priced, especially considering recent changes in the local tax law.

    The relaxing and boutique vibe is just excellent everywhere. Service is outstanding. Food in general is very good. A free bottle of prosecco in the room was a nice touch. The plunge pool is climate controlled now which is a great improvement. The sound and sight of birds make this place delightful. Gazelle and Oryx roaming around never fails to amaze. The chilled Arab ambiance everywhere, including soft Arabic music in the dining room is very well done.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bedouin Villa, 1 Bedroom, 1 King, Private Pool & Terrace, Full Board Inclusive of 2 Desert Activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hotel i ever stayed and experienced

    Stayed in July 2023

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties:

gogless