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

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 6 restaurants

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Property amenity
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Al Wathba District, Abu Dhabi
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Yas Marina Circuit
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Ferrari World
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (View)

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

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Pool

Villa, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV, iPad, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Property amenity

Royal Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Pool

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room with Desert View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Royal Three Bedroom Villa With Balcony

  • Sleeps 7

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Superior Twin Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

One Bedroom Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom King Villa with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior King Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior King Room with Resort view and Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Non Smoking

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Classic One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe King Room with Resort view

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe King Room with Resort view

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Two Bedroom Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Desert view, Terrace

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two Bedroom Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Desert view, Terrace

  • Sleeps 5

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Deluxe King Room with Desert View

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe King Room with Desert View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite Jacuzzi, 2 Bedroom Suite, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Whirlpool

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two Bedroom Suite Jacuzzi, 2 Bedroom Suite, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 1 King, Whirlpool

  • Sleeps 5

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Terrace/patio

Two Bedroom Suite Pool with Bedouin Seating

  • Sleeps 5

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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 - 46 min drive - 35.5 miles
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 52 min drive - 44.3 miles
  • Yas Marina Circuit - 52 min drive - 42.8 miles
  • Ferrari World - 53 min drive - 43.2 miles
  • Yas Waterworld - 53 min drive - 44.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait Al Hanine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The middle of the desert - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Emarati21Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Terra Secca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Food Trucks - ‬16 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 6 restaurants
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi offers its guests a full-service spa, 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 multilingual staff 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 balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets 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 hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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 to 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

  • 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 provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property
For any questions, 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
  • Bed sheets fee: AED 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.
  • Up to 11 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • 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 Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi on Sep 18, 2025 start from $245.03, 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 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 body treatments, body scrubs, and deep-tissue massages.

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.