One night in the dunes because the week was too long
Al Marmoom desert resort · Hotels
45 minutes from home and it felt like a different country.
A low villa, a plunge pool facing nothing but sand, and complete silence after 9pm. We didn't leave the property once.
Why we went
Two bad weeks of work and no time for an actual holiday.
What actually happened
Vinay tracked the sunrise time and set an alarm. Aditi ignored it and still saw it, from bed, through the glass.
Cost
AED 1,400 to 2,200 per night
Duration
Overnight
Best time
Nov to Mar
Food and drinks
One restaurant, small menu, genuinely good. Book dinner.
- Vegetarian: yes (Vinay checked)
- Non-veg: yes (Aditi checked)
- Drinks: alcohol available
Vinay says
Worth it once a season, not once a month.
Aditi says
The pool at 6pm. That's it. That's the review.
Couple verdict
9.0/10
The cheapest way to feel like you left the country.
Would we do it again? Yes, same room.
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