City life can be demanding, overwhelming, and exhausting. It’s important to escape on occasion and take opportunities to rest and rejuvenate. Some may escape to coastal areas where they can soak up the sun while laying on golden sand, while others may prefer the green lush vegetation of mountainous destinations. Others, though, with a uniquely adventurous streak, enjoy the wispy dunes of desert lands. For these individuals, Mysk Al Faya Retreat is a must-visit.

Mysk Al Faya Retreat is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Mleiha region. Surrounded by voluptuous dunes and the crisp air of the Arabian desert, a visit to the establishment is a unique opportunity to detach from bustling city life and reconnect with nature in one of the most serene environments.

Part of the appeal of Mysk Al Faya Retreat is its attention to detail in creating a luxury desert experience unlike any other. The location was formerly occupied by a clinic and grocery store in the 1960s, which were located next to one of the UAE’s first petroleum pumps. Now, however, the three single-story stone buildings have been transformed.

The exclusive Mysk Al Faya Retreat facility has just five rooms, meaning it is the ideal place for travelers looking for privacy. On offer are four deluxe rooms (each with a total area of 14 sqm) and a sole superior room (with a total area of 18 sqm). Each of these rooms is decorated in an exceptionally attentive manner that embraces the hotel’s contemporary feel by masterfully combining aspects of its original features blended together with luxe modernity. In true desert stargazing style, each of the bedrooms features a skylight for absolutely spectacular night-time viewing. They each also have a fire pit area, primed for recapping the day’s many adventures and reflecting on the wonder of nature.

According to Mysk Al Faya Retreat, “Mysk Al Faya Retreat is a wonderful hotel for individuals, couples, and families that really just want to unplug from the demands of everyday life. The intimate setting of Mysk Al Faya Retreat adds to the sense of disconnection that our guests want and enjoy so much, as they can enjoy the privacy and exclusivity that comes with being at a boutique hotel in the Arabian desert”.

 Guests at Mysk Al Faya Retreat will find a laundry, a roof terrace, a BBQ area, a library, and a restaurant. The restaurant is called ‘The Rock’ and is billed as offering “food for the soul” made from locally sourced ingredients. The roadhouse-type concept of the restaurant provides an intimate and private setting in which guests can enjoy a contemporary à la carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. At Mysk Al Faya Retreat, there is also a luxurious wellness hands-free spa facility where guests can enjoy treatments while enjoying the desert view. There are herbal and Himalayan salt rooms, a tropical shower walk, and a saltwater pool.

Mleiha, the home of Mysk Al Faya Retreat, has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it boasts a number of significant sites, including Bronze Age tombs, historical caves, and pre-Islamic forts. A wealth of fascinating artifacts, from camel skeletons to pottery and iron tools have been discovered in Mleiha, with many on display in the must-visit Mleiha Archaeological Centre.

In 2022, Luxury Lifestyle Awards announced Mysk Al Faya Retreat as the winner in the category Best Luxury Boutique Retreat, UAE. Other Luxury Lifestyle Award titles awarded to the Mysk group of hotels include Best Luxury Tented Camp, UAE, for Mysk Moon Retreat; Best Luxury Beach Retreat, UAE, for Mysk Kingfisher Retreat; and Best Luxury Desert Resort, UAE, for Mysk Al Badayer Retreat.

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