Where Middle Eastern culture meets a radiant love for life, adventure, and human connection — welcome to Bab Al Shams. An oasis of style in the heart of the Dubai desert, Bab Al Shams draws inspiration from the limitless landscape and the stories of its people. The resort pays homage to Arabic tradition while embracing a modern-retro aesthetic, creating a setting where senses come alive through theatrical dining, mindful wellness, captivating entertainment, and enriching cultural experiences. Arabic for “Gateway to the Sun,” Bab Al Shams reflects the desert’s earthly tones, illuminated by the glow of the sun by day and the moon by night. As Dubai’s original immersive desert experience, the resort offers a unique narration of Middle Eastern culture — radiant with vitality, adventure, and joyful connection. Dining at Bab Al Shams celebrates both heritage and innovation. Championing local producers and responsibly sourced ingredients, each restaurant highlights the best of its cuisine while adding to Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene. Al Hadheerah, the resort’s iconic desert restaurant, is a multi-sensory journey of Arabic heritage, featuring a traditional souk, live cooking stations, authentic flavors, dancers, musicians, falconers, and camel riders under the stars. Bab Al Shams is more than a destination — it is a gateway to the mystique of Arabia and a journey through the desert’s infinite wonder.