Dubai
Conrad Dubai
Until October 5, the Summer Escape Package offers 33 per cent off on the best available room rates including breakfast. If you book one of the two Royal Suites (two king bedrooms, relaxing lounge, 12 person dining room, pantry and maid’s room) with spectacular views of the city’s skyline, on the 46th floor, you receive complimentary luxury transportation to Dubai Mall, access to the Executive Lounge, 20 per cent off on spa treatments and, if available, late check out at 4pm. And, if you are flying into Dubai, a luxury airport pick up in a Porsche Cayenne or Maserati Quattroporte. Write to Conrad.dubai_reservations@conradhotels.com
The Fairmont Dubai
Starting from Dh570, book yourself a summercation at Fairmont Dubai until September 13. The package includes breakfast at Cascades or Pronto Café, one aromatherapy in-room bath per stay and complimentary room upgrade when booking. Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance. For more information and bookings call 04-3118316.
Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga
This summer, stay an extra night each time you book 2, 3 or 4 nights and two nights extra if you book in for 5. Two children below 12 stay and eat complimentary. Each stay includes breakfast at Gallery Kitchen, 20 per cent discount at Gallery Café, 24/7 Gallery Market, Coffee to Cocktails Bar and Sunken Pool Bar, complimentary access to swimming pool and StayFit gym and shuttle to Al Mamzar Beach Park. Room rates start from Dh250 for stays until September 30. Call 04-6081234.
Melia Hotel Dubai
The City Slickers Staycation offers 30 per cent off on the best available rate for a minimum of three nights stay, including buffet breakfast. Until August 31. Call 04-3868111 or write to melia.dubai@melia.com
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
UAE residents Summer Escape Package (starting from Dh1,499 per night) includes stay with buffet breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner at one of their five restaurants, traditional Turkish hamam experience for two and access to all Talise Ottoman Spa facilities, access to the private beach and new Sinbad’s Kids Club. Until September 12. Call 04-4530000.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
The Suite Summer promotion offers Stay 2, Pay 1 when booking the Royal or Presidential Suite until September 30. Offer also includes breakfast, a choice of lunch or dinner in over 50 participating restaurants, access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, beach access, free in-room internet access. Call 04-3300000.
Ritz Carlton DIFC
The Intrigue You package allows an extra night stay while paying for two nights in a deluxe or premier room, or junior or executive suite, with the option of a connecting room and suite for those travelling with young children or guests can choose to stay five nights and pay four in the Executive Residences’ one, two or three bedroom apartments. Stay includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, and complimentary accommodation and dining for children under 12 years. Rates start from Dh1,120 per night.
Under the hotel’s new Ritz Kids programme, children under 12 years receive a pack containing a scavenger hunt to encourage them to explore the hotel and includes activities such as Trash Bash, a recycling and arts & crafts activity, and “Be a Little Gardener” programme. Packages available until September 15. Call 04-3722555.
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa
Starting from Dh250, UAE residents can avail a summer promotion (breakfast included) until August 31. The five-star hotel is also offering the opportunity to win a night’s stay on its Facebook page. Call 04-7048888.
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha
The four-star property is offering guests a discount of up to 40 per cent on their stay (complimentary breakfast included) until August 19. Room rates start at Dh325. Guests will also receive a complimentary $10 (Dh37) credit voucher per day to spend in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. In addition, Le Club Accor members will receive thrice the number of loyalty points along with exclusive benefits. Call 04-3049000.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
The hotel offers the Discovery Offer starting from Dh750 including breakfast, welcome drink and free Wi-Fi. Valid until September 30. Call 800-035702749.
One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
Until September 27, the “Stay in Style” package offers 50 per cent off on a children’s room when booking the first room for two adults at The Palace or Arabian Court for three nights or more (maximum two children up to 16 years old, plus one teenager up to 18 years old are permitted in the second room). In addition, guests receive unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark. Else book a suite and receive 25 per cent discount on the entire stay along with a two for one spa special offer on selected treatments. Call 04-3999999.
Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
The summer package includes stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast starting from Dh1,500 on weekdays and starting from Dh2,000 on weekend. Call 04-8329900.
ABU DHABI
Anantara resorts
Book yourself a Stay Longer package at one of the Anantara properties in Abu Dhabi until September 30 and receive up to 40 per cent discount. Rates start from Dh400 per night for a minimum of four nights stay at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa; Dh900 per night for a minimum of five nights at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort; Dh650 per night for five nights at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort; Dh750 per night for a minimum of four nights at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. Book online at anantara.com/staylongerspecial and receive a 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two as part of the Stay Longer packages. Call 02-6561399 or write to crome@anantara.com
Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
The four-star property is offering guests a summer discount of up to 40 per cent on their stay (complimentary breakfast included) until August 19. Guests also receive a complimentary $10 credit voucher per day to spend in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. In addition, Le Club Accor members will receive triple loyalty points. 02-5016444.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
The Magical Summertime package offers GCC guests 10 per cent off on the best available rate until August 31 and 20 per cent off when staying for three nights or more. Call 02-8115888.
Yas Viceroy
Starting from Dh965 in a Deluxe room per night or Dh1,315 in a Deluxe suite, the family Splash or Speed package includes two adult tickets to Yas Waterworld or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (complimentary entry for children under 12) and buffet breakfast. Call 02-6560700.
Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
Starting from Dh670 per night in Shangri-La Hotel or Dh350 in Traders Hotel per night, with breakfast for two. Rates also include complimentary Wi-Fi and late checkout. Book for a minimum of two nights and receive a complimentary upgrade to Horizon Club or Traders Club. Call 02-5098888.
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Starting at Dh950 per night in a Deluxe or Club room, or Executive Suite or One-Bedroom Villa, the Intrigue You Summer Package (starting from Dh950 per night) offers a complimentary third night when two nights are booked with breakfast and access to the 1,600-square metre swimming pool and private beach. Call 02-8188181.
Tilal Liwa Hotel
Starting from Dh399, the Summer Desert Escape package includes stay in a Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two at Al Badiya. Two children under 12 sharing room with their parents can stay free. Offer for UAE/GCC residents only and during weekends (Thursday to Saturday) until August 31. Call 02-8946111.
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
To celebrate its first anniversary, the hotel is offering a discount of 33 per cent on all room rates plus a guaranteed upgrade on stays before the end of August. For further information, visit waldorfastoria.com
Banyan Tree Al Wadi and Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from Dh1,970 for two adults and two children below 6 years old at Banyan Tree Al Wadi and Dh1,890 for two adults and one child below 6 years old at Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach, the Summer Indulgence package also includes daily breakfast and dinner in Al Waha or Sands restaurants from a selected menu excluding beverages, plus a 60 minute Rainforest Experience and 45 minute archery session per stay at Banyan Tree Al Wadi. For an additional cost of Dh150, stay in Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villas and Beachfront Pool Villas. Until September 30. Offer not available between July 28 and August 2. Call 07-2067777.
FUJAIRAH
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
Book two consecutive nights and get one free night on room only basis redeemable on weekdays (Saturday-Wednesday) until September 30. Package includes stay on twin sharing basis in standard room with breakfast and either lunch or dinner buffet in Views restaurant on weekdays (Saturday to Wednesday), two children below 12 years old stay free when sharing parents room including breakfast and dinner. Starting from Dh349. Call 09-2449000.
Concorde Hotel
Stay at the hotel starting at Dh255 for two with buffet breakfast, welcome drinks, free cable and internet connection, and shuttle bus service to Fujairah City Centre. For Dh300, at the Concorde Spa avail an 80-minute facial and full body massage (aromatherapy, Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Sports or Thai). Plus, book any treatment at Concorde Spa and get a 50 per cent discount on your next treatment. Until September 30. Call 09-2249000.
OMAN
Al Bustan Palace, Muscat
Book two nights’ accommodation and receive a third night with the complimentary, until September 30, with breakfast and complimentary internet access. Starting from OMR135 per room per night. Call 00968-24764205.
Millennium Resort Mussanah
The Summer Dive & Stay package, from OMR103 (Dh983), includes stay in a deluxe room, breakfast for two, a daytime dive at Damaniyat Island for two and upgrade to sea-view room (if available). The Snorkel & Stay package (from OMR83) allows guest a day of snorkelling instead of diving. For more information and reservations call 00968-26871518.
KUWAIT
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Stay in a Deluxe Room for KD55 (Dh715) or in a Grand Deluxe Room for KD75 with access to the Club Executive Lounge or book a suite and receive a 20 per cent discount. Applicable to GCC residents until September 13. Call 00965-22269600.
