wow! what an amazing location!! Such a great retreat from the dusty, smoggy building site of Dubai City. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, great food and luxurious rooms.

Have finally got round to doing this. The Al Maha lived up to all expectations. Everything is fantasic. The rooms and pool were our favourite part, but the food, staff and general ambience were all first class. The organised events were well attended and very well done. We don't normally go for the 5 star opulence as it can be 'in your face' at times, therefore we hated Dubai city, but the Al Maha is the perfect antidote, everything is understated, yet nevertheless an absolute luxury. My wife would love to return, and even thinks that it would be suitable for a 3 or 4 night mini-break. We can't recommend it enough.

Stayed 2 nights at end of 5 week trip after Christmas & New Year in Australia & New Zealand . We can't heep enough praise on this hotel. Arrived at 7.30 am via limosine transfer courtesy of Emirates. Met with breakfast cocktails and an apology for our room not being ready! After breakfast we spent the morning in the spa. The whole stay was amazing The tranquility and silence were incredible an excellent choice if you want to unwind. Our suite & pool were lovely, views stunning, food superb, activites, especially desert walk to watch sun come up, excellent and the staff were attentive but not intrusive. 2 bathrobes per person! Lightweight for indoors and towelling lined for outdoors. This was the most relaxing place we have ever stayed . Perfect after 5 weeks of travel. Our stay was far too short. We will be back. Wendy & Martin

Took a group of 25 high achievers to Dubai, staying one night at the Al Maha and then onto the Park Hyatt for two days. We billed the trip as "an Arabian Experience of a lifetime" -the Al Maha certainly lived up to that billing.

The "wow" factor as everyone drove through the desert to get there, and then booked into their luxury suites with private pool was amazing.

Food was outstanding, service unrivalled and the activities were great fun.

Many people in our group of 25 billed it as the best place they have ever stayed, and quite a few are planning to return under their own steam as soon as possible.

A perfect place to unwind, relax and be pampered

The Park Hyatt, although very different, was lovely too, and the combination works very well