Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
Just a two-hour drive from Abu Dhabi city and built to resemble an old Arabian fortress, this magnificent 5-star resort is hidden among the giant shifting sand dunes of the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter), the largest sand desert in the world.
Enjoy sweeping desert views from the 140 rooms, 14 suites and 53 pool villas, all of which feature warm, earthy interiors and locally hand-crafted furnishings
Traditional artefacts are plentiful in common areas and thoroughfares, with Arabic arches, dimly lit lanterns and falaj-style water systems a nod to days gone by
Activities reflect both the desert location and cultural traditions, from stargazing at night and fat-tyred cycling in the dunes to morning desert walks and fireside BBQs beneath star-laden skies
The tranquil spa boasts a hammam and five treatment suites while signature treatments use Arabian rose milk and poultices made from Rub Al Khali sand
Restaurant favourites include rooftop lounge and upscale grill Suhail, and Al Falaj, a Bedouin-style camp surrounded by dunes serving a variety of mezzeh and Arabic BBQ