Alexander BenzAbout the authorUnusual hotels in Dubai and the UAE: five escapes
Five stays where the hotel becomes part of the journey: urban design, protected desert, glamping, mangroves and an island wildlife reserve.
Unusual hotels in Dubai and the UAE
Five settings where the stay becomes part of the route: city design, protected desert, glamping, mangroves and a wildlife island.
25hours Hotel One Central
An urban design hotel by Dubai World Trade Centre with varied room concepts and views towards the Museum of the Future. It suits travellers who want a lively city context.
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Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Private-pool villas inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. A quiet route into dunes and wildlife without leaving the emirate of Dubai.
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Moon Retreat
A glamping stay in the Mleiha desert landscape of Sharjah. It suits travellers who want privacy, desert exploration and an evening beneath the stars.
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Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
A Mina Al Arab peninsula resort surrounded by a lagoon and mangroves, with overwater villas among its options. A calmer alternative to the urban coast.
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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort
An island lodge with villas opening onto savannah inside an Abu Dhabi reserve. Access involves Jebel Dhanna and a water transfer arranged in advance.
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