"A mirage-like resort that rises from the red dunes of the Rub’ Al Khali, blending sunlit palm-tree oases and soothing water features inspired by falaj irrigation systems with night-time lamplight and cooling desert breezes. Guest rooms draw on nomadic traditions with palm-thatch ceilings and textiles inspired by regional patterns; family pool villas feel like private forts. Activities range from camel and horse rides to fat-bike desert excursions, while spa treatments incorporate regional ingredients such as Arabian dates and coffee—and the simplest pleasure is climbing a nearby dune to watch the sunset." - Jennifer Flowers