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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

Abu Dhabi Western Region. Liwa Desert, Madīnat Zāyid, United Arab Emirates – Great location - show map

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8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,209 reviews

Property has a nice infinity pool and gym - however I didn't use it looked well equipped. Beds are comfortable and breakfast was good. Hotel suprised us by throwing a big Halloween night with additional entertainment. It is second time for me in this hotel and I'm not dissapointed.

Natalia United Arab Emirates
an overhead view of a resort with palm trees and a pool at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat in Madīnat Zāyid
a drink on a table next to a hat and a pool at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat in Madīnat Zāyid
a swimming pool with a sunset in the background at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat in Madīnat Zāyid
a bedroom with a bed and a living room at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat in Madīnat Zāyid
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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

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Panoramic views of the Rub al Khali Desert can be admired from this 4-star resort’s infinity pool and furnished terrace. Tilal Liwa has spacious, well-furnished rooms featuring an Arabian-style décor. All of Tilal’s air-conditioned rooms provide views of the grounds, pool, or desert. Some rooms come with furnished balconies. Toiletries are available in each bathroom, and rooms include a satellite TV. Local and international cuisine is served at the 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy a casual atmosphere and garden views at Al Liwan, or watch the chefs prepare their meal in Al Badiya’s open kitchen. Layali provides guests an intimate atmosphere with beverages. A brunch on Friday is also available. Guests can enjoy a visit to the steam bath or participate in a desert safari tour. Sand boarding activities are available as well. The Tilal’s 24-hour front desk can organize safari tours to Moreeb Dunes, which has some of the highest dunes in the Middle East. For guests wishing to travel independently, car rental can be arranged. Tilal Liwa Hotel is 12 miles from Madinat Zayed. Meeting facilities are available upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Playground

Pool table

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Madīnat Zāyid
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natalia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Property has a nice infinity pool and gym - however I didn't use it looked well equipped. Beds are comfortable and breakfast was good. Hotel suprised us by throwing a big Halloween night with additional entertainment. It is second time for me in...”
  • Khalid
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Secluded and isolated desert retreat away from the noises of the city, very affordable and some fun activities”
  • Radar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Tilal Liwa Desert retreat is a great destination for relaxation onsite and is also well situated close to Madinat Zayed. I went with my family to celebrate my birthday. The hotel had prepared my room with flowers and ornamental towel arrangements....”

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Al Badiya
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • Layali
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Al Liwan
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Resort facilities at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi
  • Russian
  • Tamil
  • Filipino
  • Urdu

House rules

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
AED 120 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children below 6 years can dine free when booking includes meals packages. Children from 6 to 12 years will be charged extra with 50% discounts on meals upon consumption.

As per the UAE Government regulations, all adult guests registered in the room at the time of check-in must present either their original passport with visa with latest entry stamp or UAE Valid Emirates ID. The hotel reserves the right to refuse the room to the guests on non-availability of proper identification.

Special meal rates apply for guests that make bookings in advance. Otherwise, best available rates will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.