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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Madinat Zayed with 2 restaurants and spa

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Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Pool bar
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Room options

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Oasis Twin Room with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Tilal Twin Room Dune View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Al Sahab Queen room with balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tilal Queen Room Dune View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Al Sahab Twin room with balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Liwa Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Oasis Queen Room with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Million Street, Madinat Zayed, 112723

What's nearby

  • Madinat Zayed City Mall - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Mezair'ah Fort - 38 min drive - 59.5 km
  • Fort Liwa - 52 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Badiya Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Layali Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Badiya Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liyali Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Khire Refreshments - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat features a free water park and a free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body scrubs or aromatherapy, and Al Badiya Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Urdu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 111 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
  • Pet-sitting services offered

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4402 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Al Badiya Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Layali Bar – This bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare.
Al Liwan – This restaurant overlooks the pool.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AED 75 for adults and AED 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AED 500.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 January 2024 to 30 November 2025 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from 1 January 2024 to 31 October 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for AED 120.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AED 120 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed
Tilal Liwa Hotel
Tilal Liwa Madinat Zayed
Tilal Liwa
Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Tilal Liwa Hotel
Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel
Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Madinat Zayed
Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel Madinat Zayed

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat currently open?
This property is closed from 1 January 2024 to 30 November 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of AED 120 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services, food and water bowls and litter trays are available.
Is parking offered on site at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AED 500.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat also has 2 bars, a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine and pool views.
What's the area around Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat like?
Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat is located a short 1-minute walk from Rub' al Khali.

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ali, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wiktor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Valeria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Anil, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Taehee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Memorable stay at Tilal Liwa
Amazing stay at hotel Tilal Liwa. Excellent services and cleanliness. Location is awesome.
Rajesh, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great Setting/Hotel needs a slight makeover
The setting is amazing. The desert vista past the infinity pool is magical. Sunrises over the desert are awe-inspiring. The hotel staff was polite and efficient. The hotel itself is showing its age. Sometimes the card key to the outer doors didn't work or worked only after many tries. The rooms could use a bit of sprucing up.
Dennis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and staff are incredible! It's a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the desert atmosphere. Beautiful pool, dune rides on quads, camels and horses on premises, excellent food and welcoming housekeeping service from Htet. Will be back for sure.
Mike, 12-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mohammad, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Suheil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

daniel, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GERALD, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A day in the desert
Worth to visit for a one day of relaxation and escaping from city’s crowds
MOHAMED, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We are regular guests in this hotel. We love this property!! The only thing I would suggest is to keep the music volume a bit down by the pool (although your music choice is excellent). I think people come to your property for quietness and serenity.
Svetlana, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing...the staff are great & supportive
khawla Al, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxurios.
What an amazing stay! I hadn't stayed at the hotel for 6 years, but I was so impressed with the high standards that have been maintained. Originally it was a 3 night stay, but I was so happy and comfortable in my upgraded room, that I extended for a further 3 nights. The room was amazing, and just a couple of steps to the pool. The food was delicious, and the set dinner menu, as well as the weekend dinner buffet was great value. Special thanks to Mr Hadi and Mr Nadi, as well as to Raphael. Faith, Jacob, Mervin, Mann and Sunil ( concierge) to name but a few of the fantastic team at Tilal Liwa! I look forward to returning again in the near future. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Catherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

recommendable
Good price, kind staff and various activities
hyung jun, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The beautiful setting in the middle of nowhere is the best you can get.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Except food every thing was good, food options for Indian cuisine was not good
Santhosh, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rhys, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynn, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

It's the only hotel in the area. Theres a pretty picture but the service and standard is not a high level for the price.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Romain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bernhardt, 2-night trip
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