Experience
Luxury & Wellness
This is the UAE the world dreams about: private islands, gold-leaf suites, desert hideaways and hammams that turn an afternoon into a ritual. Whether it's a helicopter over the Palm or total silence in a dune-side villa, the bar for indulgence is set very high.
Top picks
Where to find the best luxury & wellness
Editor-curated luxury & wellness highlights from across the seven Emirates.
Abu Dhabi
Private-island resorts
Zaya Nurai and Sir Bani Yas — barefoot luxury offshore.
Explore Abu DhabiDubai
Desert pool villas
Al Maha's conservation suites with private plunge pools.
Explore DubaiRas Al Khaimah
Al Wadi spa retreat
A destination spa among the dunes and oryx.
Explore Ras Al KhaimahAjman
Zoya wellbeing resort
A dedicated medical-wellness escape on the coast.
Explore AjmanDubai
Helicopter & yacht charters
See the Palm and Burj Al Arab from sea or sky.
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