The tourist low season is the perfect opportunity to check-in to the UAE’s serene desert escapes, refined resorts and sleek city pads, with special offers for residents and tourists alike
Alice Holtham-Pargin
Dubai staycation deals
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Offer: Up to 40% off the best available rate, daily breakfast, 15% off selected beverages, complimentary waterpark access
Price: From AED 1,165
Jumeirah Al Naseem is a sophisticated beachfront resort, flanked by the golden Jumeirah beach and laced with contemporary, coastal charm. Beloved by locals and celebrities alike, guest rooms gaze out over the neatly landscaped gardens and towards the turquoise Arabian Gulf, and rest and rejuvenation come in the form of a standout iteration of the Talise Spa, plus several inviting, temperature-controlled pools. The resort’s culinary line-up is a masterful lesson in gourmet curation, featuring the likes of Il Borro, Flamingo Room and the sultry Blind Tiger bar. With the ‘Exceptional Staycation’ offer, UAE residents benefit from up to 40% off the best available rate, plus the option to upgrade to include breakfast or half board dining. There’s 15% off selected beverages, complimentary access to Wild Wadi waterpark, kids’ club access for younger guests, and a complimentary upgrade to a 90-minute treatment when booking a 60-minute massage.
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The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai
Offer: Daily breakfast, complimentary double upgrade
Price: From AED 1,500
The home of quiet luxury in Dubai’s thriving Business Bay, Dorchester Collection’s debut Middle Eastern hotel is chic and sophisticated. It serves up breathtaking skyline views and elevated comforts that start from the charming doormen who greet guests and end with the thoughtful turndown service each evening. The interiors are calm and neutral, the restaurants are relaxed and refined, and the 18th-floor infinity pool and lounge, High Society, is a fabulous spot for drinking in the dramatic skyline while sipping on a refreshing cocktail. This summer, guests can check in from AED 1,500 and benefit from a guaranteed double room upgrade, plus daily breakfast at Riviera by Jean Imbert.
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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
Offer: 25% off rooms and suites, 20% off villas, 30% off dining, daily breakfast, AED 250 resort credit
Price: From AED 774
Set among the golden dunes of the Al Marmoon desert, this summer staycation deal is an invitation to retreat from the soaring city skyscrapers for a slower pace of life. At Bab Al Shams, guests can experience a Bedouin-inspired staycation, elevated with all the modern five-star touches a luxury traveller would expect. Guest rooms feel cosy and traditional, but with crisp linens and high-spec tech, while days can be spent dipping between shaded loungers and the split-level swimming pool, and pampering treatments at the spa. Book and stay by October 3, and benefit from 25% off rooms and suites or 20% off the newly unveiled private pool villas, plus 30% off additional selected dining, a nourishing breakfast each morning, plus Dhs250 resort credit to redeem on activities or spa treatments.
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W Dubai – The Palm
Offer: Guaranteed room upgrade, daily breakfast, AED 100 dining credit,
Price: From AED 754
A sleek and modern stay on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, vibrant and playful W Hotels’ original Dubai hotel is a fun-filled spot for a summer staycation with everything thought of. You’ll get a guaranteed upgrade to a Fabulous Room – benefitting from either garden or ocean views, plus daily breakfast at their impressive all-day dining restaurant, LIV. During the day, enjoy access to the state-of-the-art gym, FIT, as well as the sprawling pool and adults-only pool, Wet Deck. And for lunch or dinner, whether you choose bold Asian flavours at Akira Back’s rooftop restaurant, Cali-cool bites at SoBe rooftop bar, or master mixology at Aether bar, there’s a Dhs100 credit towards dinner and drinks included too. Use code 11P when booking.
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Banyan Tree Dubai
Offer: 20% off best available rate, daily breakfast, Dhs300 spa credit, 20% off dining, complimentary room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out
Price: From AED 1,200
Retreat from the balmy Dubai heat for an island escape where wellness and serenity backdrop a thoughtfully curated staycation at Banyan Tree Dubai. Unrolling along a private 500-metre stretch of golden beachfront, the resort’s modern and minimalistic interiors invite an immediate sense of calm, while it’s manicured grounds, temperature-controlled infinity pool and holistic spa further encourage rejuvenation. The summer escape staycation deal is exclusively available to GCC residents, and offers 20% off the best available rate, daily breakfast and a further 20% off dining at restaurants including soulful Mediterranean eatery Alizee and celebrated chef Alvin Leung’s Demon Duck. Early check-in and late check-out are also included, as is a complimentary room upgrade, plus a Dhs300 credit to use at the Banyan Tree spa during your stay.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Offer: Two signature cocktails at NOÉPE, a complimentary room upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out (subject to availability),
Price: From Dhs595
A destination of timeless luxury on the shores of Dubai Creek for the past 20 years, Park Hyatt Dubai celebrates two decades of inviting Mediterranean escapism into the weekends of UAE residents with a fabulous staycation deal. Its Mediterranean-meets-Moorish aesthetic offers timeless allure, as do its beautiful restaurants, Myconican-style spa, and chic infinity lagoon where guests are mentally transported to a sun-drenched beachfront thanks to the imported golden sand. This summer, guests can check in early, check out late (subject to availability), enjoy a daily breakfast at Brasserie du Park, watch the sun set with two signature cocktails at NOÉPE, and benefit from a complimentary room upgrade.
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FIVE LUXE
Offer: Suites from AED 1,650, guaranteed early check-in and late check-out
Price: From AED 1,650
The third instalment of Dubai-born FIVE Hotels & Resorts high-octane hotel experience landed on JBR last year, bringing with it an elevated iteration of the brand’s signature hedonistic hospitality. The resulting property, FIVE LUXE, features the best bits of the brand’s existing hotels on steroids, including a beach club by Ibiza’s legendary Pacha, a vibrant bar in collaboration with one of the world’s best bars, Paradiso, and a collection of suites that feature everything from private pools to grand pianos. If you’re checking in to one of the aforementioned suites this summer, you can enjoy guaranteed early check-in and late check-out, giving you more time to enjoy living like a VIP in your haute party pad. Book and stay by September 30.
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Abu Dhabi staycation deals
Anantara Santorini
Offer: A two-night stay, daily breakfast, one couple’s massage, private yoga class, and steam session
Price: From AED 2,950
A Cyclades-inspired retreat set on an unassuming stretch of sand between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Anantara Santorini is among the UAE’s most unique – and exclusive – stays. The Grecian-esque resort is just 22 rooms and suites, and feels worlds away from the bustling city on its own private stretch of sand. A sophisticated hideaway for adults only, there’s an infinity pool lined with loungers, ample living areas where guests can curl up with a book or watch a movie in the cinema room, plus a small but contemporary spa, where treatments range from traditional Moroccan baths to the signature lava shell massage or more futuristic Cryotherapy. With the Santorini Couple’s Serenity package, relaxation takes centre stage. Stretching out your stay, you’ll get two nights’ accommodation, a daily breakfast of nourishing, wellness-focused dishes, one 60-minute lava shell massage for two, a 45-minute Himalayan salt steam and sauna session for two, plus a private yoga class. Bliss.
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The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Offer: Daily breakfast, three-course dinner
Price: From AED 775
A distinctly stylish stay where EDITION founder Ian Schrager’s sharp design eye is felt from the second you pull up to the entrance, this Abu Dhabi hotel sits pretty on the edge of Al Bateen Marina. With its clean lines, sophisticatedly neutral palette, and curated array of leisure and culinary treasures, there’s no need to leave once you’ve checked in, should you not wish. With this summer’s Edition Escape, guests can check in to a stylish pad, enjoy access to the duo of fitness centres and the hotel pool, plus explore drinking and dining venues that offer refined, indulgent dining. There’s a gourmet breakfast at Market each morning, plus a three-course dinner at Alba, an ode to sun-soaked Italian summers with its refreshing spritz and elevated Mediterranean fare.
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Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
Offer: 25% off best available rate, daily breakfast or optional half board upgrade
Price: From AED 810
Unrolling along one of the UAE’s most unspoiled and beloved beaches, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island invites guests to embrace blissful relaxation and attentive service this summer with its Exceptional Staycation deal. While the sugary private beach and trio of temperature-controlled pools are reason to brave the heat (access to adults-only beach club SAL is particularly standout), there’s also lots to do indoors too, with complimentary wellness classes including yoga, breathwork and energy healing. There’s also a fantastic spa, where facilities include a steam room, sauna, cold plunge, salt room and jacuzzi, plus restaurant such as seaside Italian Mare Mare; and traditional Levantine eatery, Tean. This summer, UAE residents can benefit from 25% off the best available rate, plus daily breakfast or half board dining. Book and stay by July 31 using code UAERESIDENT.
Ras Al Khaimah staycation deals
The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Kaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Offer: Daily breakfast, AED 500 resort credit
Price: From AED 1,20
With its Bedouin-luxe tented villas, tropical rainforest spa, and extensive array of equestrian and desert-inspired pursuits, there’s a golden allure to this desert retreat few can replicate. The sprawling nature of this Ras Al Khaimah gem means you’re more likely to encounter Arabian oryx or camels than other guests. The more traditional villas are your entry-level rooms to book, while the newly imagined standalone villas a little further away from the main facilities, are the ones to bookmark for sumptuous privacy and modern luxury. This summer, the Endless Summer Indulgence staycation package includes daily breakfast at Kaheela, where continental classics, cooked-to-order eggs and your favourite breakfast cocktails are all part of the offering. Plus, there’s a AED 500 resort credit to spend on dining, spa or experiences. Book and stay by September 15 using code E6774.
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Offer: daily breakfast, half board dining, 20% off additional F&B, up to two children complimentary
Price: From AED 1,120
With its overwater villas, Thai-inspired spa and signature restaurants, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d departed the UAE for an idyllic Indian Ocean escape with a stay at Anantara Ras Al Khaimah. But just an hour away from Dubai on the edge of Mina Al Arab, this eco-retreat blends seamlessly into its lush mangrove surroundings, backdropped by its own natural beach and private lagoon. The guest rooms range from entry level abodes in the main resort, complete with private balconies, up to the overwater villas where guests can enjoy everything from in-room spa treatments to floating breakfasts. This summer, the resort offers one of Ras Al Khaimah’s best value staycation deals, with daily breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the three signature restaurants, and up to two children able to stay and dine for free when sharing a room with parents. There’s 20% off further food and drink – from refreshing sips by the pool bar to bites in the lobby lounge, plus a 60-minute spa treatment included for bookings of the two-bedroom or royal overwater pool villas.
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