Al Maha is set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the UAE's first national park, spread across 225 square kilometres of protected dunes and scrub. You wake to Arabian oryx and gazelles grazing in the distance, a world away from the city yet only about 65 km from Dubai International Airport. This Luxury Collection resort carries a quiet, Bedouin inspired character, with handcrafted Arabian furnishings and warm hospitality in every detail.

Each of the villas is a private retreat with its own temperature controlled pool and wooden deck, furnished with handcrafted Arabian pieces. Floor to ceiling windows frame the desert, while marble bathrooms, comfortable living areas and individual climate control keep you at ease. Choose a Bedouin Villa for one bedroom, or a Royal or Emirates Villa for two bedrooms and generous space for family or friends to gather.

Al Maha Spa offers aromatherapy inspired treatments created exclusively for the resort and made with organic ingredients, with a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and cold plunge pool to complete the ritual. Out in the reserve you can join a wildlife drive, ride a camel at sunset, walk the nature trails or meet a falcon up close. Evenings can end around a campfire with Bedouin stories and a sky full of stars.

Your stay is shaped around space, privacy and the landscape outside your door. There is an infinity pool at the spa, a complimentary gym, and a business centre should you need to stay connected, while Hajar Terrace Bar looks out across the desert. Horseback riding lessons, archery and falconry are all arranged on site, and a private 4x4 transfer can be reserved so your journey into the reserve begins in comfort.

Al Diwaan is the signature restaurant, with a veranda that looks onto the reserve and a warm, welcoming atmosphere from morning to night. For something more relaxed, Hajar Terrace Bar pours expertly made cocktails against a backdrop of desert views. You can also dine privately on the dunes or on your own villa deck, and in villa dining and room service are available around the clock.

Al Maha is made for occasions that deserve a remarkable setting. Whether you are marking a honeymoon, an anniversary or a milestone birthday, the team can arrange a dune dinner beneath the stars, a sundowner with a falcon show or a private spa day. Your private pool villa gives you the freedom to celebrate in your own way, surrounded by silence, sand and open sky.