Bab Al Shams desert Resort & Spa
About 40 minutes away from Downtown Dubai, this stunning resort offers a memorable desert living experience with its 115 Arabian-style rooms and suites and plenty of leisure activities, including a 4x4 desert drive, archery, camel riding and falconry. Its Do Not Disturb summer promotion features attractive rates and benefits, including 50 per cent discount at all dining outlets when booking a room or suite.
Details Rates start from Dh550; Babalshams.com
Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
With 394 elegantly designed rooms and suites, 1.3 kilometres of beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, staying at Emirates Palace is an experience in itself. Book a royal family staycation package for two rooms this summer and save 40 per cent on your second room. You can enjoy complimentary camel rides and access to non-motorised water sports.
Details Package starts from Dh1,590; Emiratespalace.ae
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
This popular family address enjoys a scenic location in Fujairah, surrounded by the seas and mountains. Add to that spacious sea-facing rooms, six restaurants, children’s play area and a spa and you have a perfect spot to chill with your family. Guests opting for the summer promotion get a 20 per cent discount at any of the hotel’s restaurants, among other benefits.
Details Packages start at Dh475 per person; Lemeridien-alaqah.com
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
This fortress-style luxury resort on Abu Dhabi’s famous Sir Bani Yas island makes a perfect base for adventure-seekers looking to get up close with free-roaming Arabian wildlife, such as Oryx and gazelles. Take advantage of the Happy Kids Happy Family promotion — a special summer offer for GCC residents at Anantara Abu Dhabi Hotels, where children can stay and eat for free.
Details Rates start from Dh1,260 per night; Anantara.com/en/desert-islands-sir-bani-yas
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Whether you’re looking for an activity-packed minibreak or just want to laze by the pool as your children play happily, this beachfront destination in Ras Al Khaimah has everything to offer you a great family vacation. The resort is currently running a summer sale offering complimentary breakfast for two when you book a room. Kids under six can also stay and eat for free.
Details Rates start from Dh480; Marjanislandresort.doubletree.com
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah
Set within a protected forest that’s home to 60 species of birds, this resort in Ajman features spacious rooms and suites with private terraces, while the villas have private, temperature-controlled pools. Its Summer Surprise promotion includes 50 per cent off on the second night on booking a two-night stay on a weekday and 20 per cent off on the second night on booking a two-night stay during the weekend.
Details Offer starts from Dh1,000 per person; Oberoihotels.com
Rates mentioned above may not include municipality fees, service charges, VAT and Tourism Dirham Fee. Prices vary during weekends
