Pura Eco Retreat, Jebel Hafit Desert Park

Wonderful location, you feel disconnected from city life here. Great staff including Qamar and Pradeep who were great at responding to requests. Do consider taking a headtorch if you are planning the DIY BBQ to avoid putting your car headlights on. The BBQ was a highlight for sure. Tasty food and fun to cook for yourself. The breakfast was wonderful - so recommend including that in your stay.

This was a beautiful place to stay, in the foothills of the Jebel Hafeet mountain. We were in one of the domes. The dome was exceptionally comfortable and the plunge pool a cooling treat. The scenery was absolutely stunning and very peaceful. Would really recommend the DIY BBQ! Breakfast the next morning was very tasty. Thank you to Qamar and Pradeep for being so helpful- nothing was too much trouble

A serene haven to escape city chaos and replenish the soul. My boyfriend and I cherished every moment, deepening our connection in this incredible place. An enchanting dinner and a leisurely walk added to the magic. Special thanks to the staff who made our stay memorable. Despite a time crunch, they ensured we had breakfast promptly, even delivering it to our yurt. Ahmed, Hassan, Qamar, Jiblal, and Abi – you all are amazing! Unfortunately, I couldn't recall the breakfast team's names, but you truly brightened our day. Grateful for your hospitality!

An amazing and unique experience! Had a fantastic weekend, completely disconnected from the rest of the world. The facilities are top notch, surrounded by the mountains. The room (booked the Dome) is spacious and comfortable, it includes a private terrace and plunge pool offering a stunning view on the mountain. Totally recommend the private BBQ and fire pit experience. The team is extremely helpful and kind, and ready to assist with any request to make the stay even greater. Special mention for Pradeep, Hassan and Qamar, they took great care of us.

An absolute wonderful experience, would highly recommend. We went with grandparents and 2 small children (2yo & 7mo) in 2 heritage tents. We had a wonderful stay and a delicious breakfast in the morning. The scenery is stunning and the facilities are all very smart. We did find the information a little scarce so here's what we learnt: 1. The heritage tents are all grouped in 1 location. The sky domes and mono tents are several kms away. I don't recommend a mix and match booking unless you don't want to see your friends! 2. Each tent has its own fire pit and there are a couple of large communal fire pits too. They give you 4 or 5 logs so recommend bringing charcoal or logs. You can buy top up wood from them. The seating is a couple of massive rocks so recommend bringing camping chairs or cushions for delicate backsides. They provided a massive warm blanket. 3. You can rent a (small!) bbq, charcoal, lighter gel and tools for 100aed. We asked for crockery and cutlery but they didn't come but I assume you can borrow from the restaurant. 4. For the kids sleeping arrangement, there is a bedouin style seating area in the tent. You need to bring your own travel cot and/or bedding. We had 2 tents so borrowed some extra cushions to make a soft play heaven! Obvs you can eat off your laps round the fire but it went dark whilst we were still cooking so we headed indoors to eat. Sitting on the floor at the low table indoors was a little bit of a struggle for the grandparents so get your fires lit early! 5. The staff are all absolutely wonderful and drive between the different sites to bring you whatever you need. 6. The tents had 4x330ml water bottles in them and you could request more. They also had a little fruit selection which the kids loved while they waited for fires to be lit. 7. Towels were provided and the shared wash facilities were very close and very good. 8. The tents had dimmable lights (great for midnight feeds or nappy changes) and a small fridge so you could unplug something to charge a phone. 9. We had a bright moon but there was also some light pollution from nearby Al Ain so the skies were not super dark. Still plenty of stars. The hum from the nearby generator was an issue for the grandparents but not an issue for us. 10. Roads we very passable but would still recommend getting the transfer so their car takes the hammering, not yours! Overall, brilliant stay, amazing landscape, great fun with small kids and oldies.

Went there for the second time and this is my detailed review: I still can’t believe that there is a hidden gem like this in Abu Dhabi. Best place to unwind get away from the hustle and bustle in the city. Even if you come for day pass or if you stay there is a lot of activities to do like riding the camel, hiking, skateboarding. Aside from that you will learn more about Al Ain history here. You can find different art works around the place. It’s also very convenient to have restrooms on every stops and it has wifi and charging spots if needed. - The service is top notch! All the staff are very accommodating and hospitable. I would like to thank Guru, Abishek , Mohamed , Hassan , Pradeep , Ivy, Likitha for the great service. They made my visit wonderful. - Restaurant and Food Food was amazing as always! I usually don’t eat salads but when I tried it I can’t get enough of it. The sliders is to die for specifically the beef slider. But my favorite is the cheese flat bread! I can eat it everyday! Kudos to the chefs for the amazing food! Plus their cappuccino is also really good specially for the cold weather. I tried some mocktails and I loved the lychee up drink. Those things on top having your meal with the great view of the mountain. If you have kids, they also have play-area for them. So it’s really suitable for family. I really enjoyed my visit .I would definitely recommend this place.