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Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Blogs

Set around a secluded oasis within the 225km² Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha offers the ultimate desert sanctuary - and a privileged glimpse into the heritage and romance of Arabia - away from the bright lights of the city. Resembling an ancient Bedouin encampment, this secluded, internationally award-winning resort offers a unique and completely personal experience of the region's history and hospitality. With an animal-focused take on a desert, luxury oasis, this safari-like experience means you can be sipping on champagne from your private, infinity-edge swimming pool, while, just feet away, rare, indigenous wildlife will be ambling along their way.

Graceful interiors are scattered with regional antiques and artefacts, while thoughtful extras - such as binoculars and an easel - are on-hand, should you feel inspired. Relax in your private temperature-controlled infinity-edge swimming pool, gaze across silent dunes to the distant Hajar Mountains or head out to meet the unusual locals (including rare Arabian Oryx and shy gazelles), with an array of equally unusual desert activities.