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DUBAI

Fairmont The Palm

Starting at Dh590 per room per night for stays until August 31, the Summer Family Offer gives guests a 10 per cent off the best available room rate, breakfast buffet for two, lunch or dinner buffet for two at Flow Kitchen (under five dine for free when accompanied by an adult). Children can participate in Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club activities.

During Eid, starting from Dh2,150 per night guests can book into one of the suites views of the Dubai Marina skyline. The package includes buffet breakfast at Flow Kitchen, a 30-minute massage of your choice for two at Willow Stream Spa, two hours of play per child per day at the kids’ club, access to 800 metres of beautiful private beach, four temperature-controlled swimming pools and even a shuttle service to the shopping stores in Dubai.

04-3115566; ThePalm.Reservations@fairmont.com; fairmont.com/palm-dubai

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach

Summer Savings promotion allows guests up to 30 per cent off while Stay and Save promotion offers variable discounts based on the length of their stay, ranging from two to five nights minimum stay. Bookings for stay until August 31.

04-4498888; Hotel.Jumeirahbeach.Reservation@movenpick.com.

Raffles Dubai

UAE residents can stay at Raffles Dubai for Dh775++ per room per night until August 31, and receive 25 per cent off treatments at Raffles Spa and at in-house managed restaurants. Rates apply per room, per night. 04-3248888.

Warwick Hotel Dubai

Book a summer stay for Dh399 with buffet breakfast for two at Bayty restaurant, 25 per cent discount at O2 Spa, 35 per cent discount on food and beverages (including in-room dining), wi-fi, access to the health club, tennis court and rooftop pool and a free shuttle bus service to Jumeirah beach and The Dubai Mall. Valid for stay until the September 30, excluding the Eid and public holidays.

04-5069600; warwickhoteldubai.com

Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay

Summer Staycation package (starting from Dh550) for UAE residents includes accommodation for two in a Superior Room with breakfast at Bayside Restaurant & Terrace, afternoon tea, 20 per cent off all F&B venues and 50 per cent off spa treatments at the Steigenberger Spa, access to the pool, gym and squash court, shuttle to Dubai Mall and 20 per cent off on select Dubai Mall main entertainment venues (Dubai Aquarium, Kizdania, Sega Republic and Dubai Ice Rink).

04-3690000

St Regis Dubai

Summer offer starting from Dh1,050 ++ per room, per night includes Dh150 dining credit and a 30-minute massage at Iridium Spa per stay. Book before June 15 and get free upgrade to the next room category, (subject to availability), receive an additional 10 per cent off with a minimum stay of two nights. Valid for stay until September 15, bookings before August 31.

04-4355555.

Sofitel The Palm

Summer Staycation deals offer 20 per cent off best available hotel rates, 20 per cent discount in restaurants and two-for-one on select spa treatments. Available until September 30. 04-4556600; sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai

Summer package includes overnight stay for Dh350 with a choice of themed night buffet at The Eatery for two, bottle of sparkling beverage at Yesterday Pub and 30-minute head, neck and back Massage for one. Until September 30. 04-3543333; fourpointsdowntowndubai.com

Four Points by Sheraton Shaikh Zayed Road

Until September 30, classic rooms will be available from Dh475 per night including a choice of afternoon tea for two, bottle of sparkling beverage at Level 43 Sky Lounge and thirty minute head, neck and back massage for One. 04-3230333; fourpointssheikhzayedroad.com.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

The Five Times the Luxury promotion offers rates starting Dh555 including stay in a Deluxe King Sea View Room (without breakfast), unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, unlimited access to Talise Ottoman Spa facilities, access to private beach, access to Sinbad’s Kids Club, high-speed internet access, select movies in the hotel’s 29-seat private cinema and shuttle service to and from selected shopping malls in Dubai, Wild Wadi Waterpark and Madinat Jumeirah. Until September 30. 04-3647555; jumeirah.com/jzsanniversary

ABU DHABI

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Stay from Dh550++ per night and receive Dh250 credit per night to spend in the dining outlets during the stay. Available to book until July 6, for stays until September 30. 02-6543333; adc.reservations@fairmont.com; fairmont.com/babalbahr

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

Summer getaway packages start from Dh499, including buffet breakfast, 20 per cent discount on beauty and massage treatments and dining outlets. Valid for UAE and GCC residents for stay until August 31. 02-8012222; reservations.jebeldhanna@danathotels.com; danathotels.com

Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus

The brand new apartment resort in Abu Dhabi offers a Stay three, Pay two promotion in suites ranging from one to three bedrooms, fully furnished kitchens, customised beds, organic bath amenities and personal Alonso butler services, until August 31. Located near behind Khalifa Park, the resort features four outdoor swimming pools, a large Jacuzzi, an European-style boulevard called Mamsha Al Seef by Andalus which offers residents and leisure visitors an array of international dining and retail options, and more.

02-6526722; book@andalus.ae.

Qasr Al Sarab

The Summer Villa Offer includes stay in a One Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa with a private pool, a sunbathing deck, cabana and an outdoor shower, and exquisite breakfast for two adults. Other amenities include sunrise and sunset desert activities, treatments at the Anantara Spa, a private dining experience such as a villa barbecue or ‘dine by design’ experience. Until September 30, from Dh1,999 per night. qasralsarab.anantara.com

AJMAN

Ajman Kempinski

Ramadan staycation offer for starting at Dh450/500 (single/double occupancy) per night, including breakfast or suhour and a 15 per cent discount on food and beverage, and on any treatment at Kempinski The Spa. 06-7145555; kempinski.com/en/ajman

RAS AL KHAIMAH

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

Rooms start from Dh700++ per night for a double room including breakfast and interconnecting rooms are available. Parents can access the Fitness by DoubleTree gym, indulge in treatments at eforea spa or relax in one the resort’s five temperature-controlled adults’ swimming pools. The Kids’ Paradise children’s club offers age-appropriate (from three to 12) activities from arts and crafts, water play, storytelling, dance classes, kids’ movies and a climbing wall, shaded outdoors area with two, temperature-controlled swimming pools and a life-sized Pirate Boat aqua zone featuring slides, sprinklers and fountains.

07-2030000.

MUSCAT, OMAN

Al Bustan Palace

Along with its summer package, Al Bustan Palace is offering guests a chance to participate in Impact Experiences, a socially responsible initiative. Part of the Community Footprints programme, it allows guests into two on-property programmes and one offsite activity for groups this Ramadan. A participation fee of 1 Omani riyal (Dh10) per participant is charged to cover the programme’s basic costs. Guests can choose to participate in the decoration of “henna cookies” – cookies shaped in the design of henna hands which will be later donated to local charities and head to Oman’s Mangrove Nature Reserve for an environmental clean-up, a mangrove planting session and a presentation conducted by a representative from the Ministry of Environment. During Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha guests can decorate and design greeting cards with special wishes dedicated to the orphans. The summer package is for 60 Omani riyals which includes stay in a deluxe room and breakfast. Valid for GCC and Oman residents until September 30. 00968-24799666.

DAY PACKAGES

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Until August 31, the Summer Daycation package for Dh590 per person includes access to the beach and the 59 metre infinity pool, a 45-minute Turkish hammam or Sultan’s Massage treatment, set lunch at Sultan’s Lounge private dining room and children’s access to Sinbad’s Kids Club. 04-4530000; jumeirah.com/JZSdaycation

Riva Beach Club Dubai

Until August 31 guests can avail beach and pool access two-for-one for Dh115 on weekdays and Dh190 on weekends, with DJ Carlos at the deck. Riva Ristorante will also be open throughout the day serving Mediterranean inspired dishes – salads, gluten free pastas, pizzas, fresh seafood, carpaccios and tartars. House beverages served after 8pm.

04-4309466; reservations@riva-beach.com.

Saadiyat Beach Club Abu Dhabi

Until the September 30, Summer day pass allows access to the pool and beach, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and plunge pool. Weekday passes are Dh150 per person or Dh250 per couple. Kids from 13 to 17 years for Dh75 and 3 to 12 years are free. Friday and Saturday Dh250 per person and Dh450 per couple. 13 to 17 years, Dh145, and below are free.

The Dip and Dine package for Dh199 per person allows Dh100 credit back to spend on food and beverages throughout the day, and access to all club facilities including the pool, beach, sun loungers, workout room, Jacuzzi, steam room and plunge pool.

Visit five times until September 30 and guests receive one complimentary day pass to be used at any time of the year. 02-6563500; info@saadiyatbeachclub.ae; saadiyatbeachclub.ae.

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Until July 5 guests can watch the exotic wildlife and bountiful nature of the island before iftar. Priced at Dh300+++ per person the Ramadan Day Escape visit commences daily at 2pm from Jebel Dhanna Sir Bani Yas Island jetty on a boat transfer with views across crystal clear waters, before reaching Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. At 5.30pm on a one and a half hour nature and wildlife drive, guests can see abundant wildlife including giraffes, Arabian oryx and gazelles. Iftar is at Al Shams Restaurant & Lounge after 6.30pm, with the journey back to at 10pm.

02 801 5218; fb.dirs@anantara.com