Ras Al Khaimah
Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Cradled in the enclave of Al Jazirah Hamra, this 32-villa resort is spread across a private shore of white sand and is fringed with desert greenery. Located on a private beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the high-end resort is 13 minutes’ walk from Al Hamra Golf Club and 5km from Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club. All the Bedouin-inspired rooms have direct beach access.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport : 2 hours (210 km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour (81km)
Price: Dh2,950 per villa per night on twin-sharing basis.
Call: 07-206 7777
Fujairah
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach resort
This coastal retreat sits on a 230 metre stretch of pristine beach fronting the Indian Ocean and Hajar mountains. The hotel offers scuba diving under the supervision of a PADI instructor.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 2 hour 50 minutes (279 km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport: (1 hour 30 minutes) 150km
Price : Dh2,166 per room per night on twin-sharing basis for a superior room.
Call: 09-244 9000
Ajman
Ajman Palace Hotel
The 254-room beach hotel is by far Ajman’s best kept secret. The 4-star property is a picturesque sanctuary, 11km from the Sharjah International Airport.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 36 minutes (152.7km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport: 31 minutes (26km
Price: Dh799 per room per night on twin-sharing basis.
Call: 06-701 8888
Umm Al Quwain
Dreamland Aqua Park
Check yourself into a fancy cabana for some waterside camping where up to four people can stay.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 52 minutes (197.5km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport : 51 minutes (66.1 km)
Price : Dh900 per cabana per night on twin-sharing basis
Call: 06-768 1888
Abu Dhabi
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara
Overlooking the eastern mangrove lagoon national park in Abu Dhabi, this Arabian-style hotel is the perfect getaway for a short break.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 20 minutes (23.7km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour 23 minutes (142.2 km)
Price: Dh950 per room per night on twin-sharing basis
Call: 02-656 1399
Dubai
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
The 42-suite resort is nestled in a verdant palm oasis in Dubai, deep in the desert and surrounded by protected wildlife area. Guests can enjoy two complimentary desert activities daily.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 40 minutes (160.3km)
Distance from Dubai International airport: 52 minutes (67.4 km)
Price: Dh2,800 per room on twin-sharing basis for the Bedouin suite.
Call: 04-832 9900
Sharjah
Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa
Overlooking the Persian Gulf, this five-star property is right in the middle of Sharjah’s beach district. The art museum is 6km away.
Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 2 hours (200 km)
Distance from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes (40km)
Price: Dh800 per room per night on twin-sharing basis
Call: 06-563 0000
(All prices are approximate)
