Al Marmoom Domes
WHERE WE ARE
Al Marmoom Domes sits inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, off Al Qudra Road in the Ghadeer Barashy area of Dubai. The nearest landmark people know is Last Exit Al Qudra.
The reserve is the first unfenced desert conservation reserve in the UAE, launched in 2018. It covers around a tenth of the emirate of Dubai — desert, lakes and the wildlife that lives between them.
Getting here
HOW LONG IT TAKES
From
Drive
Distance
Downtown Dubai
45–75 minutes
45–60 km
Dubai Marina
45–70 minutes
50–60 km
Dubai International (DXB)
60–75 minutes
60–65 km
Al Maktoum International (DWC)
40–65 minutes
40–50 km
Abu Dhabi
1 hr 40 – 2 hr 15
130–145 km
Traffic decides which end of each range you get. Friday afternoons are the slowest. Allow more time than the shortest figure.
The last part
FINDING THE ENTRANCE
Any car can get here. A sedan is fine — you do not need a four-wheel drive.
We send you a location pin before you travel. Use that rather than searching for the name — the final approach is desert road, and the turning is easier to miss than to find.
There is a reception when you arrive, and a member of staff meets every car and takes you to your dome. A butler looks after you for the rest of your stay.
The reserve around us
WHAT IS NEARBY
Al Qudra Lakes
About 24 minutes by car · Not walkable from the domes.
Al Qudra Cycle Track
About 12 minutes by car · Around 86 km of cycling routes.
Love Lake
About 25 minutes by car · Not walkable from the domes.
Everything here needs a car. Arabian oryx and gazelles are the animals you are most likely to see, usually early morning or around sunset, and there are flamingos and other birds near the lakes in the cooler months. None of it is guaranteed — it is a wild place, not an enclosure.
When to come
THE DESERT BY SEASON
October – March
24–35°C by day · 14–23°C at night
The season for being outside. October is still warm.
April – May
34–38°C by day · 21–24°C at night
Hotter. Outdoors is early morning or evening.
June – September
38–41°C by day · 27–30°C at night
Very hot. July and August are the least comfortable.
Before you come
THINGS PEOPLE ASK
Do I need a 4x4 to get there?
No. Any car can reach Al Marmoom Domes — a sedan is fine, and a four-wheel drive is not required. We send you a location pin before you travel, and staff meet every car on arrival.
What time can I check in?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 noon. If you expect to arrive after 7:00 pm, let us know in advance so we can arrange it.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is free and on site. Staff meet each car on arrival and take you to your dome.
Is there mobile signal and wifi?
Both. Coverage across the area is strong, and every dome has wifi.
Do the domes have air conditioning and a private bathroom?
Yes to both. Each dome is air conditioned and has its own bathroom, as well as its own pool and garden.
Can you see the stars?
Yes, weather permitting. There is some light from the city on the horizon, so this is a dark sky rather than a completely dark one.
Are children welcome?
Yes. How many guests a dome takes depends on the collection you book.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets cannot be accommodated.
What happens if the weather turns?
Weather can affect outdoor activities and occasionally access. The booking terms cover what happens in that case.