Telal Resort - The ultimate desert experience

Caterina Ciacatani
Dec 27, 2015
2 min read

Telal resort open its door early this year and offers the ultimate Beduin Experience. Created solely for the purpose of educating visitors about the Emirati culture and history, Telal Resort’s Zaman Lawal Heritage Village blends education and entertainment to create an experience for the entire family.

Only 1,5 hour away from Dubai, in Alain's desert, you'll find yourself to a place where the history, culture and traditions of the Emiratis is brought to life.

Telal Resort has been created in harmony with nature, just as the traditional Bedouins once established their camps. Well known as an oasis across the Arabian Peninsula, Telal Resort brings guests in touch with the natural landscape of the Emirates and gives them an opportunity to interact with it in the same way the Emiratis have done for decades and centuries.

Lying on the outskirts of Al Ain, Remah has a typical Arabian desert landscape, with rolling dunes that assist the caravanserai. Clear blue skies, unaffected by the pollution of the city’s industries, give way to clear night skies that sparkle with stars as the sun sets over the fine golden sand. Despite being close to the oasis city of Al Ain, Remah is remote and the desert stretches as far as the eye can see.

In the stark yet stunningly beautiful desert, creatures that survive the dry and harsh environment. They are resilient and can with-stand the sting of a Shamal (sandstorm) just as well as the flash floods. At Telal Resort, you can find some of the region’s rarest species of antelopes, such as the Domani, Reem and Arabian Oryx, roaming, flourishing and thriving in their natural environment. Similarly, birds such as the Houbara, the mute swan and the Canadian goose, all call Telal Resort their home.

Each of the 10 private Gazelle Villas have been created as part of a series of lavish tents with rich safari-themed carpets and bespoke handcrafted furniture, custom-made chandeliers and hand-carved baths. Telal Resort's villas have been constructed in perfect harmony with the natural landscape. Trained artisans have created armchairs, sofas, chandeliers artwork and rugs to adorn the villa. Stunning architectural pieces of petrified wood from the Malaysian forests, bath tubs carved from a single piece of granite, all combine to make Telal Resort’s Gazelle Villas a spectacular work of art.

Combined with uncompromising high standards of service and efficiency, the Gazelle Villas are truly a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation. As part of their guest’s stay, they offer breakfast and dinner at the international gourmet Dunes Restaurant. For fans of authentic Emirati cuisine, guests may also dine at Naqa-At-Teir Restaurant & Coffee Shop. Guests can also enjoy two kinds of outdoor desert activities of their choosing at Telal Resort’s Zaman Lawal Heritage Village and access the Health Club and outdoor swimming pool, as part of their stay.