I think it's a shame that this hotel is not shouted about as much as "the other" desert resort - from what I've seen, it's much better looking (maybe I'm being fickle). We stayed here for two nights on the 'last leg' of our honeymoon, which first included the Mina A'Salaam followed by a week in Zanzibar. We were excited... more

I recently stayed at this hotel for three nights. The setting is outstanding as it is set in the middle of the desert so it is really tranquil and isolated. The rooms are all Arabian themed and very spacious with enormous beds and bathtubs!! We found the service very good around poolside and never waited more than 5mins before someone... more

My wife and I spent three days in this resort. The theme is that of an Arabian village, with lots of natural materials. The room had a huge bed, all the facilities you expect from a 5 star hotel and a nice “balcony” area (although we were on the ground floor – the hotel is a “low rise” design with... more

Resort on its own a beautiful piece of architecture. Interior design very unique. The hotel located 30 min away from Dubai in the middle of desert. Beautiful spot to enjoy vacation. The reception very chatty but not competent. more

Firstly, let me mention some background details. I live in Dubai, and have plenty of experience of 5 star hotels and restaurants, and the service levels they offer. I travel frequently and clock up around 80-100 nights in hotels worldwide in a year. I have reviewed many hotels on TripAdvisor, and am (I believe) generally balanced and fair (see my... more

We had a wonderful stay at the bab al shams. The food was fantastic and the rooms were very nice. My one request would be that they require the children to stay in the kiddie pool, or at least have one adult only pool. On the weekends, there are many children in the pools. more

We stayed for 3 days at the Bab Al Shams. The place is manicured and beautifully built. The architecture is based on old Arabic fortress with a few sand dunes. The huge swimming pool(s) are kept at a cool temperature which in the heat of the desert is a blessing. The sun beds are numerous which means nobody has to... more

As this was our second visit to Dubai and we stayed on the coast first time round, we wanted to find something a little different for this trip and we certainly did with B.A.S!! This was the 1st part of our honeymoon, with us moving on to Banyan Tree Maldives after. We arrived at BAS around 10am, and although I... more

The location in the middle of the desert feels (and is) miles from anywhere. The main road to Dubai from the hotel is pretty trying with lots of traffic and construction delays. Don't use Bab al Shams as a place from which to explore Dubai. That said, Bab is such a relaxing place that you may not want to leave.... more