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Al Sahab Twin room with balcony
344 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Tilal Twin Room Dune View
344 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Tilal Queen Room Dune View
344 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Oasis Twin Room with Pool View
344 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Liwa Suite
689 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Oasis Queen Room with Pool View
344 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Al Sahab Queen room with balcony
344 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat in Madinat Zayed, you'll be in the suburbs and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Madinat Zayed City Mall. This upscale hotel is within the region of Mezair'ah Fort and Fort Liwa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 111 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a complimentary water park, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite at Al Badiya Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Madinat Zayed? This hotel has 4402 square feet (409 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

This property is closed from January 1 2024 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

This property will be closed from January 1 2024 to October 31 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).

 

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals and snacks included

Not included

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Room service not included
  • All meals included
  • Minibar not included

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat features a complimentary water park and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4402 square feet (409 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free valet parking
  • Food and water bowls
  • Litter box
  • Pet-sitting services
  • Conference space size (meters) - 409
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Total number of rooms - 111
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Free water park access
  • Conference space
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2009
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4402
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Indonesian
  • Arabic
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offers 111 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Madinat Zayed hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Child-size slippers
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Doorbell/telephone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Telephone accessibility kit
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Al Badiya Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Layali Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only.

Al Liwan - This restaurant overlooks the pool.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Complimentary bicycles and a complimentary water park are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Playground on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at noon

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 120.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of AED 120 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter boxes are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Guests must provide health documentation

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 48 hours

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 20

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 20

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 14

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 75 for adults and AED 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 500.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: AED 120 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 120.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Tilal Liwa
  • Liwa Tilal
  • Liwa Tilal Hotel
  • Tilal
  • Tilal Hotel
  • Tilal Hotel Liwa
  • Tilal Liwa
  • Tilal Liwa Hotel
  • Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed
  • Tilal Liwa Madinat Zayed
  • Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
  • Tilal Liwa Hotel
  • Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel
  • Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Madinat Zayed
  • Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel Madinat Zayed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

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