No visit to Dubai would be complete with-
out a trip into the desert. Most city hotels
can arrange an excursion with a tour com-
pany, but did you know you can stay out
there instead? Al Maha, A Luxury Collection
Desert Resort & Spa, is a 45-minute drive
from the city, located within the Dubai Des-
ert Conservation Reserve, with sweeping
views of golden sands from all sides, and
the occasional oryx and gazelle walking by,
as these are protected species here.
the desert escape
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