Al Wathba a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa

We had the most incredible stay at Marriott Al Wathba Desert Resort, and without question it has become our new favourite hotel in the UAE. We have always considered Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert to be our number one, but after this stay, Al Wathba has taken the top spot.

The property itself is absolutely stunning, with beautiful surroundings, exceptional facilities, and an atmosphere that makes it impossible not to relax. We booked the all inclusive package, and it offers outstanding value for money. The food throughout our stay was excellent, from the fantastic breakfast buffet to the superb à la carte dinner options across both restaurants. Every meal exceeded our expectations.

What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is the people.

A huge thank you to JJ from the F&B team, who is an absolute superstar. He consistently went above and beyond to look after us, especially our young daughter, making every meal a pleasure. His warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care are exactly what great hospitality is all about.

A special mention also to Nicole, one of the pool attendants. She was always the first smiling face we saw each morning, bringing such incredible energy and positivity to start the day. She is a genuinely lovely person and a real credit to the hotel.

Finally, thank you to Kinga at the front desk. We enjoyed our stay so much that we decided to extend for an extra night, and she made the entire process seamless. She was welcoming, professional, and so kind to our daughter, who has now proudly been appointed the hotel’s unofficial “Director of Fish” in the lobby!

Every member of the team made us feel genuinely valued, and that level of service is what transforms a great hotel into an unforgettable experience.

We left already planning our next visit. Marriott Al Wathba has officially become our favourite hotel in the UAE, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.

We chose Al Wathba to celebrate our civil marriage, and it couldn’t have been a better decision. From the moment we arrived, every member of the team made us feel genuinely welcome and looked after. The property itself is beautiful, peaceful, and full of character, but what truly makes it exceptional is the people.

A very special thank you goes to Josh and Kinga, who went above and beyond to make our stay absolutely incredible. Their warmth, kindness, attention to detail, and genuine care made us feel truly celebrated, and they turned an already special occasion into one we’ll never forget. They are a real credit to Al Wathba.

The level of hospitality throughout the resort is outstanding. Every interaction was warm, friendly, and sincere, and you can tell the team takes great pride in creating memorable experiences for their guests.

Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to learn everyone’s name, but we’d also like to thank Neha, Sandra, Mandu, Anahaja, Jagath, Badri, Akash, Maitri, Eva, Jaijith, Dipesh, Thanish, and Chef Abdul. We’re sure we’ve missed others, but every single person we encountered was fantastic.

If you’re looking for a place to truly unwind while experiencing world-class hospitality, we can’t recommend Al Wathba highly enough. We leave with wonderful memories of an incredibly important milestone in our lives, and we’ll definitely be back.

Thank you to the entire Al Wathba team for making our celebration so unforgettable.

Amazing stay, great facilities (spa, pool, gym). Excellent food at both restaurants we tried. We did not try all the activities (horse-riding, archery etc) but did visit the stables and it was great. We will be back to enjoy it more.

Special thanks to Abanoub from front desk and Nicol from kids club!