Al Maha Desert Resort is an idyllic, exclusive oasis, set within a 25-square kilometre desert conservation reserve - a place where a commitment to service and total guest satisfaction is underlined by a ratio of three staff to every one of the sumptuous guest suites - ensuring attentive and personalised service 24-hours a day.
Built in the style of a traditional Bedouin encampment the main building is testimony to a way of life which has not changed in thousands of years. Here, guest areas are adorned with traditional artifacts and precious antiquities.
Framed by the Hajar Mountains in the distance - this is a place of unique contrasts. Luxurious individual suites with private pools, fine dining, exquisite wines, panoramic skyscapes and indigenous flora and fauna are all set within wide open plains, the effect of which is one of transformation - allowing guests to unwind, relax and experience total peace and balance.
Guests at Al Maha can take part in a number of on-site activities including falconry, horse and camel safaris, archery and guided nature walks. More adventurous travellers can also take part in a range off-site activities ranging from historical and architectural tours in and around the Hajar Mountains to sand-skiing and 4x4 dune driving .
The Legend of Al Maha (Arabic for Arabian oryx) describes a magical place where water flowed from a rock, a perpetual spring fed by ancient underground lakes.
