While Abu Dhabi’s weather sets itself to calming yet cool temperatures, the region comes alive with a multitude of soothing getaways for all to enjoy.
This is a good enough reason for you to pack your bags and head to a tranquil getaway while the region’s clement weather still allows. So while you grab your best bathing suits and fanciful loungewear for you to relish in some downtime with your friends and family, the editors at GRAZIA bring to you the perfect recluse.
Set against the picturesque scene of the vast golden sands, is Abu Dhabi’s Luxury Collective Resort & Spa – Al Wathba, which is just an hour away from the buzzing city. Surrounded by the serene views of endless dunes and speckled with luscious desert palm trees, this encampment serves as the perfect retreat away from all of the chaos and commotion.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Bedouin villages, the resort boasts 99 guest rooms, suites and villas set in the expanse of the Arabian desert. The resort greets you with opulent interiors that are decked in traditional Arab-esque décor, that is guaranteed to transport you back in time.
A perfect getaway would be incomplete without a moment where you lounge by the pool. This luxury resort aims to deliver just that and more.
The Al Wathba Resort & Spa offers an elegant setting of suites and villas with private pools, that invoke a sense of relaxation. All while making sure you receive the utmost luxury and privacy. With each suite and villa infused with traditional artwork and charm – the perfect environment presents itself for you to take the time to ease into its many amenities. The temperature-controlled plunge pool and jacuzzi that overlooks the expansive desert, provides the ideal setting for you to sunbathe, dine alfresco or take a dip whilst you take in the beautiful scenery.
To further add to its long list of amenities the resort’s Saray Spa acts as a haven for relaxation and healing. Providing the ideal enclave for you to indulge yourself in some much-needed therapeutic spa treatments.
With an array of treatment options like the traditional Hammam experiences, facials and body massages, the desert resort promises to pamper the body and soul. They also have facilities such as a snow cave, salt room, steam room, sauna and more that’ll leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Besides offering the perfect recluse for you to ease in, the resort also offers a range of enthralling activities for you to engage in. Experience a world of excitement as you take on horseback riding, camel riding, falconry and archery at the Al Wathba Desert Resort. Their wave-simulating machine, FlowRider gives you the unique opportunity to ride the waves amidst the desert.
As the sun sets across the dune-filled horizon, enjoy a fanciful dining experience at the restaurant of your choice. They offer a plethora of dining venues such as Terra Secca which offers tantalizing Italian delicacies, Bait Al Hanine which serves Mediterranean cuisines whilst setting a scenic backdrop or enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail at Al Mesayan Rooftop Bar. Apart from serving mouthwatering dishes amidst the vast encapsulation of the resort, embark on a unique desert BBQ experience that might give you a subtle taste of a camping experience.
With plenty to experience in the heart of the desert, the Al Wathba Luxury Collective Resort & Spa is a haven for all things relaxing and exciting. Making it a must-visit destination according to the editors at GRAZIA.
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