Fifty kilometres away from the colossal resort of Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah International has opened a sister hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. A tasteful Arab-style spa retreat, with 115 rooms and suites, offering camel rides and dune-bashing, and the region's first open-air desert restaurant, Al Hadheerah. The Satori Spa has an extensive range of treatments.

Rates: From AED 1700.00pn + tax
(approx. AUD 615.00)