Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Glen Stollery

I'll be honest. Coming into this stay we had no expectations. Not for any reason other than we didn't know anyone else who had stayed and knew very little about the resort other than it was in the desert! First of all I have to make a special shout out the the staff. From the check in experience to every meal the service was IMPECCABLE. I've stayed in five star hotels all over the world and I could not fault the service it was absolutely amazing. Special mention to Yodger in the Italian restaurant who was a star to Badri who was one of the managers who seemed to anticipate our every need even before we knew we needed it. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a desert view which I HIGHLY recommend, looking at the resort view rooms there is a big difference there. The resort is impeccable, it's clean, the pools are perfect and food is amazing. If I had to make any criticism it's that there is only two restaurants, the main buffet and the Italian. As we were only staying two nights this wasn't an issue but for longer stays might get boring. That being said every meal was amazing so perhaps that criticism is unjustified. All in all compared to other desert resorts this is incredible value. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Appreciate receiving our EV back fully charged too! All in all 10/10.

Yousra El Kerek

Our stay at Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, every single staff member made us feel genuinely welcome, smiles and kindness at every corner of the hotel. A special mention goes to Sapna at Terra Secca, who made our dining experience exceptional with her warmth, attention to detail, and fantastic recommendations, truly elevating our evening. Also, a huge thank you to Iko, our bell person, who went above and beyond helping us with our luggage and ensuring we were comfortable from check-in to check-out. The resort itself is stunning, a perfect blend of tranquility, luxury, and authentic desert charm. Every detail, from the rooms to the pool and spa, reflects the highest standards of hospitality. We left feeling completely relaxed and pampered. Can’t wait to return!

Zuo Jiang

I had a wonderful one-night stay at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa. The property is absolutely stunning — peaceful, beautifully designed, and surrounded by breathtaking desert views. What made my stay truly special was the exceptional service from Iko. He was incredibly professional, warm, and attentive throughout my visit. From check-in to departure, he made sure everything was perfect and that I felt completely at home. Thank you, Iko, and the whole team for such a memorable experience. I can’t wait to come back! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a luxury desert escape in Abu Dhabi. 🌅✨

Julia M

Absolute perfection! Very beautiful and relaxing. You feel like in a chic middle eastern palace. The staff is amazing. I would recommend this hotel to all kind of travelllers (solo travellers, couples and families with children of all ages). The spa is huge and so pretty. There are four different restaurants to choose from. Fitness facilities are small but have everything you need (even Kettle bells and free weights). Thank you for one of the best and most relaxing hotel stays ever! I hope to be back soon.

Inshape Training

My wife & I booked a staycation on the 19th & 20th of September 2025 at the hotel. We stayed in Villa 12 with a private pool. The villa was huge, with 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dinning area and a lovely pool on the terrace. It was my second time staying at this hotel. The staff is super friendly. Everytime you would walk past any staff member anywhere on the property, they would greet you very politely. I've stayed at many different hotels around the world and often what happens is, Staff would ask you to mention their names in a review which I really don't like because if I want to mention your name, it should be because I want to and not because you asked me to and when I read reviews where people mention staff names, I can easily tell when the guests / patrons have been asked to mention their names. Saying that, not one staff member had asked me to mention their names, or to write a review, which I found rather refreshing from the normal bombardment at other venues. On my first night I went to the Bait Al Hanine restaurant. I asked the waitress what she could recommend from a "hungry guy", and she said, "try our Classic Burger" 🍔 To start off, the bun was incredible. The burger patty is freshly made for each burger. Every bite into that burger was like heaven 😋 Needless to say, I took my take eating it so I could savour every mouthful. Thanks Sapna for suggesting it 😊 The breakfast buffet is amazing, with just the right amount of variety. Even the juices are all freshly squeezed and not "fresh boxed juice". I loved the orange juice machine for freshly squeezed juice 👍🏻👍🏻 If there was anything you wanted which was maybe not on the menu, the management or staff would go out of their way to try and make it for you. I want to give a Huge shout out to the management team for constantly checking up on us to see if everything was ok. A lady by the name of Khin even made us something Special (not on the breakfast buffet menu) and it written on it was, "Thanks for staying with us". These small touches / gestures just made our stay so much more memorable. The staff always took time to stop and talk to us at our table. It felt like I really got to know some of them. It was like "Home". I don't remember all the staffs names but thanks again Khin, Sapna and Thin for going beyond what we expected. You'll definitely see me soon again 😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️