A ROSE IN THE DESERT: AL WATHBA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA UNVEILS ITS DESERT ROSE BRUNCH

Brunch and stay deals for a weekend of opulent Arabian adventures 

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, debuts Desert Rose Brunch for indulgent Friday afternoons. 

For its opening season, The Desert Rose Brunch is hosted at the courtyard of Bait Al Hanine, set against a classic Bedouin village setting. Seamlessly combining four cuisines, the brunch is an exquisite gastronomic journey and caters to every palate. 

Guests will be taken on a culinary adventure and will discover the abundance and opulence reflected in every flavorful bite through a menu consisting of delights from the Levantine, Tuscan, French and Moroccan cuisines. Featuring authentic platter of premium cold cuts of meats, Italian & French cheeses, Levantine favorites, Moroccan signature dishes, tasteful seafood presentations and a live BBQ station, The Desert Rose Brunch menu is the result of the creativity and imagination of the talented culinary team. 

The highlight of the brunch is, however, the Desert Rose - a dessert comprised of frozen rose tiramisu with strawberry compote. In a true amorous fashion, the dessert is prepared in front of the guests and is presented surrounded by mist. 

After a hearty feast, guests can bask under the winter sun and enjoy the vibrant color changes of a magnificent sunset under the undulating landscape of the desert or relax in the comfort of their room. The Desert Rose Stay and Brunch experience combines a one night stay inclusive of brunch and breakfast for two persons and is priced from AED1500. 

The Desert Rose Brunch is available for booking every Friday from 1PM to 4PM and costs AED350 per person inclusive of soft drinks. For AED450 per person, the package includes selected cocktails, grapes and hops. And for AED650 per person, the package consists of champagne, selected cocktails, grapes and hops. 

About Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Set within the dramatic landscape of the Arabian desert, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi feels as though it is a world away. An accessible escape less than an hour’s drive from the heart of the UAE’s capital city, this new desert resort offers intimacy, tranquility, natural beauty, and a hint of adventure, all suffused with indulgent luxury and locally inspired details. Surrounded by an endless sea of rolling dunes, entering the world of Al Wathba is to discover the classic Bedouin villages of yore, with 103 guest rooms and villas spread across quiet grounds dappled by the shade of palm trees and decorated with traditional artwork and fine Arabesque details. Though boutique in size and spirit, there is no shortage of options when it comes to entertainment and dining, with a sprawling spa, a pool overlooking the desert panorama, six globally inspired restaurants and activities that unlock the secret gems of this unique and unforgettable destination. 

About The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA® brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble, recently surpassing 119 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries and territories. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information and new openings, visit theluxurycollection.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The Luxury Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition.