Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 February, 2017 10:31 am |

All luxury desert enthusiasts looking for a memorable Valentine’s Day this year, are invited to select their favourite lavish experience at the award-winning ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, whether the special ‘Romantic Getaway’ room offer throughout the month of February or the exquisite variety of dining experiences from ‘Romantic Dinner Tent’, ‘Masala Valentine’s Dinner or ‘Al Forsan Valentine’s Brunch’ between 14 and 18 February 2017.
Romantic Getaway – room offer
This year, ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’ welcomes all romance seekers to enjoy an unforgettable Valentine celebration during February, the month of romance, with a tailored made romantic room package. Every room offers its guests a special Arabic authentic design with modern touches, making it their perfect ‘romantic getaway’. When booking this offer, a bottle of sparkling wine together with home-made chocolate await every couple upon their check in. For a relaxing retreat, every couple is invited to enjoy complimentary 50-minute massage session* at the award-winning ‘Satori Spa’ or simply to relax at one of the outdoor swimming pools nestled in the middle of the desert. ‘Romantic Getaway’ is priced from AED 2,050 per room per night for a couple. Price is exclusive of 10% service charge, 10% municipality fee and AED 20 tourism fee. Advance bookings and no minimum length of stay is required.
Free Cancellation 24 hours prior to arrival. Package includes, one bottle of sparkling per stay; chocolate upon arrival, one 50- minute massage session at Satori Spa per stay for two people per stay with 24 hours advance booking required and romantic turn down service in the room. No booking fees and no deposit is required. Credit Card is only needed to guarantee the booking. Hotel may pre-authorize/validate provided card in advance. For bookings, please call: +971 4 809 6153 or e-mail BAS.reservations@meydanhotels.com
Romantic Dinner Tent
Couples looking for epitome and romance, are welcome to choose their preferred out of three ‘Romantic Dinner Tent’ experiences at ‘Sunset Dunes’. Every experience offers extravagant four-course menu presented by a dedicated butler in a private tent with outstanding views of the desert. Live romantic tunes will be played by a violinist entertaining every couple, while memorable moments will be captured by the professional photographer and presented to the couple with compliments. To end an unforgettable occasion with an Arabian aroma, an exclusive selection of shisha flavours await every couple to explore at their private tent and enjoy under the stars of Dubai.
‘Romantic Dinner Tent’ packages are available from Tuesday, 14 February to Saturday 18 February 2017, from 6:00pm to 12:00 midnight at ‘Sunset Dunes’ priced at AED 5,000 per couple (including food
and fresh juices, mocktails, soft drinks), at AED 6,000 per couple (including food and one bottle of red or white wine with full open regular bar) and at AED 7,500 per couple (including food and one bottle of champagne with full open premium bar and telescope overlooking the stars). Advance bookings required, please contact +971 4 8096194 or e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com
Masala Valentine’s Dinner
For an innovative occasion, Masala restaurant invites all couples to celebrate their love journey in a unique Indian atmosphere with the special ‘Masala Valentine’s Dinner’. Whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian, all food enthusiasts will enjoy four-course fusion menu accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine, while listening to the live traditional Indian band playing romantic music and enjoying views of Dubai desert.
Masala Valentine’s Dinner is available only on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm at Masala restaurant and is priced at AED 599 per couple (including food, one bottle of sparkling grape beverage). Advance bookings required, please contact +971 4 8096194 or e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com
Valentine’s Day Brunch
Valentine’s Day celebration takes place at Al Forsan restaurant offering an exquisite ‘Valentine’s Day Brunch’ on 17 February 2017 with an outstanding buffet featuring International, Indian, Arabic and Asian culinary creations. The special decorated ‘Valentine’s Day Brunch’ venue is all about interaction with the chefs, whether at the live cooking stations, the outdoors BBQ area or at the healthy juices station, where chefs create the couple’s preferred juices. International and oriental desserts together with selected cheese area completes this lavish experience.
‘Valentine’s Day Brunch’ is available only on Friday, 17 February 2017 from 12:30pm onwards and is priced at AED 345 per person (including food soft beverages and juices); at AED 505 per person (including food selected house alcohol beverage) and at AED 720 per person (food, bubbly and selected house. Advance bookings required, please contact +971 4 8096194 or e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com

About Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa
Located 45-minute drive from the city of Dubai and from Dubai International Airport, the 5-star desert luxury ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, suited in the heart of Dubai desert, is the perfect destination for families, couples or simply desert lovers. Overlooking the natural desert, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabic design and modern touches. A wide selection of restaurant and lounges complete the guest dining experience throughout the stay, from ‘Al Hadeerah Desert’ restaurant with live entertainment, Indian restaurant ’Masala’, traditional Italian cuisine at ‘La Dune’, an all-dining international restaurant ‘Al Forsan to ‘Al Sarab’ Rooftop Lounge, ‘Ya Hala’ Lobby Lounge together with ‘Al Shurouq’ Rooftop Terrace and the Pool Bar. An extensive leisure and outdoor activities await the guests including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4x4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry together with various sports games, from volleyball and croquet to table tennis and boules. With 4 treatment rooms and an indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the award-winning ‘satori’ spa offers an urban oasis for spa goers to indulge and reenergize. Children between the age of 5 years – 12 years, will be entertained with fun activities with three different programs in the indoor “Aladdin’s Kids Club’. For more information, please visit www.babalshams.com