Al Maha is a conservation-based sanctuary, set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Arabian desert, designed not only to inspire, but also to blend effortlessly with the surrounding environment.
With 11 international awards to its name, Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa has been acclaimed on the global stage since it first opened in 1999. This praise has not only been in acknowledgement of our facilities and our dedication to standards of service, but also in
recognition of our leadership position in architecture, sustainable design, and our contributions to the preservation of regional heritage and of course the enormous contributions to conservation.
The prestigious and highly-celebrated awards listed below mark over a decade of outstanding service and quality.
- 2008 - National Geographic Adventurer - Worlds Top 50 'Ecolodges'.
- 2003, 2007, 2008 - Condé Nast Traveller - Readers' Travel Award, Top 20 Overseas Leisure Hotels for Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean region.
- 2006, 2007 - Condé Nast Traveller - The Gold List.
- 2005 - The Arab Cities Award - normally reserved for an award to a city, the Aga Khan Foundation awarded Al Maha this recognition - the only resort ever awarded.
- 2004 - National Geographic and Conservation International's World Legacy Award.
- 2003 - Leaders Club Guest Recognition Award - Leading Hotels of the World.
- 2003 - World Travel Markets' Environmental Recognition Award - in recognition of the resort's outstanding environmental activities.
- 2003 - Architecture magazine and Cityscapes Award "Designs for a new World".
- 2002 - Elite Travellers Readers Award - Best Suite in the Middle East.
- 2002 - Conde Nast Travellers Readers Awards - Best Overseas Leisure Hotel (Africa & Middle East).
- 2001 - "Best New Hotel" and "Best Environmentally-friendly Hotel" - Intelligence Middle East, 2001.
- 2001 - Gallivanter's Guide - Joint Second - Best Resort in Europe, Middle East & Africa.
- 2000 - Gallivanter's Guide - Best New Hotel opened in 1999.
- 1999 - "Editor's Choice Award" - Gallivanter's Guide.
