Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Set deep within mesmerising desert landscape, and worlds away from the everyday, this desert resort is undoubtedly one to add to the bucket list.
Sprawling over 22,000 square metres, and inspired by a historic desert village, it's quintessentially Arabic in character, with a fabulous Talise destination spa, Arabian-style rooms, magnificent villas with private pools, a vast pool with secluded inlets and coves and an extensive kids' club.
Six restaurants and bars include a desert dining experience inspired by Bedouin traditions and Arabian legends, while activity-wise, there's fat-biking through the dunes, horse-riding, desert treks, spectacular falcon shows every evening, and archery.