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WORLD TRAVELLER X AL MAHA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA, DUBAI<br />
STAYCATION<br />
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai<br />
Adopt the Bedouin way of life at this luxury resort in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve<br />
THE SUITES<br />
You can get a real feel for the local culture<br />
inside these suites, which pay homage to<br />
the desert surroundings and are styled<br />
with Arabian artefacts and antiques.<br />
Each one features an infinity style<br />
private pool that overlooks the golden<br />
dunes. Grab the binoculars from your<br />
room, head out onto the deck and wait<br />
for wildlife, such as gazelle and Arabian<br />
oryx, to wander into view.<br />
DINING & SPA<br />
Al Diwaan invites you dine alfresco on<br />
the veranda for a breathtaking view<br />
of the reserve. Sample indigenous<br />
delicacies before heading upstairs to<br />
Hajar Terrace Bar for drinks. Indulgence<br />
of the pampering kind calls at Timeless<br />
Spa, which specialises in Middle Eastern<br />
and South East Asian aromatherapy<br />
traditions. Still the mind with a session<br />
in the therapy bath.<br />
THE ACTIVITIES<br />
Archery, nature walks, desert drives,<br />
wildlife safaris, falconry, horse riding<br />
and camel trekking are just some of the<br />
thrilling ways to explore. Set off with a<br />
field guide who can offer an insight into<br />
the conservation projects in place as<br />
you search for telltale footprints. Sand<br />
gazelle, the Arabian red fox and Arabian<br />
oryx are among the four-legged friends<br />
who roam the area.<br />
To find out more, call +971 4 832 9900 or visit marriott.com<br />
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