Dubai’s not short on little havens of comfort and relaxation. But if you want to truly want to say goodbye to a week’s worth of stress — and enjoy some downtime with your partner — head to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.

Meaning “gateway to the sun”, Bab Al Shams is surrounded by rolling dunes and a natural desert landscape to offer something unique and special. This is a luxury resort that’s far from over the top. Instead, it’s understated and authentic to give you an amazing experience that’s true to the culture and heritage of the UAE. This characteristic extends not only to the hotel itself, but also to its award-winning Satori Spa.

It’s tough to not feel peaceful walking into Satori Spa; it’s a short meander from the main resort entrance. Bab Al Shams’ quiet old-school buildings; clean walkways, with the calming sound of water trickling down stones; and the one-off guest in a bathrobe with eyes-half closed, headed to the pool or lounge areas, scream luxury. They also lull you into a stupor of comfort. The gusts of lavender that exit the spa’s doors cocoon you as soon as you enter — the treatment begins before you’ve even seen the massage table. Focusing on exceptional treatments rather than fancy frills, this is the place for a romantic getaway to reconnect with yourself. Over indulgence simplified!

About Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa

Located 45-minute drive from the city of Dubai and from Dubai International Airport, the 5-star desert luxury ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, is the perfect destination for is the perfect destination for groups, incentives, corporate guests and meeting delegates. Overlooking the natural desert of Dubai, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabic design and modern touches.

The resort presents meeting space for up to 120 persons and adjacent to the main resort, the Endurance City and Bab Al Shams Events Arena offer event space for up to 55,000 guests. A choice of eight restaurant and lounges complete the guest dining experience, from ‘Al Hadeerah Desert’ restaurant with live entertainment, Indian restaurant ’Masala’, traditional Italian cuisine at ‘La Dune’, an all-dining international restaurant ‘Al Forsan to ‘Al Sarab’ Rooftop Lounge, ‘Ya Hala’ Lobby Lounge together with ‘Al Shurouq’ Rooftop Terrace and the Pool Bar. An extensive leisure and outdoor activities await the guests including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4×4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry together with various sports games, from volleyball and croquet to table tennis and boules. With 4 treatment rooms, and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the award-winning ‘satori’ spa offers an urban oasis for spa goers to indulge and reenergize. ‘Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’ is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance and its Discovery loyalty program. For more information, please visit www.babalshams.com #DreamBabAlShams