World Villa Awards 2026
United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa
Middle East
Recognising villas in desert settings, with design and guest experiences that respond to the surrounding landscape.
The nominees
The nominees are listed alphabetically.
- Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesAl Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai is nominated for United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Al Wathba Desert Resort & SpaUnited Arab EmiratesAl Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is nominated for United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & SpaUnited Arab EmiratesBab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is nominated for United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraUnited Arab EmiratesQasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is nominated for United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Telal Resort Al AinUnited Arab EmiratesTelal Resort Al Ain is nominated for United Arab Emirates' Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination