Looking for a package that’s all-inclusive this summer? Several hotels in the UAE are now offering all drinks and food included in the price, so there’s no excuse to not book a weekend away. For our full list of staycations, click here.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Want to extend the holiday feeling but don’t want to worry about hidden extras? This luxury resort in Abu Dhabi is welcoming guests to enjoy all the spoils with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Ingredients restaurant and unlimited house beverages at the pool deck restaurant included in the package. Plus, with the resort’s picturesque location overlooking the mangroves it’s a pretty special place to spend an evening.
From Dhs1,110 (per couple per night). Ongoing. Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel (02 656 1000).
DUKES The Palm
Earlier this summer DUKES The Palm revealed its first-ever all-inclusive package, and it’s one of the first in the emirate to offer an all-inclusive deal for residents (many exclusively target overseas visitors). Because it’s all-inclusive you’ll also get unlimited drinks by the pool while you’re hanging out in the hotel’s pool or mooching on down the lazy river. For Dhs1,000 per person per night, the package gives you access to the all of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, including top Indian restaurant Khyber and pool-side steakhouse West14th (which has live music on almost every night of the week). As well as breakfast in the Great British Restaurant and lunch by the pool club, you’ll also be able to head for drinks at the Dukes Bar and Cigar & Whisky Lounge, as well as the Marina Bar and Indoor Pool Bar – so you’ll have plenty of options for spending your weekend in a bit of luxury.
Dhs1,000 per person per night. Ongoing. Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel (04 455 1111).
Sofitel The Palm Resort & Spa
Sofitel The Palm Resort & Spa is offering all of its hotel guests unlimited beverages, including house drinks and mocktails, at its dining outlets this summer.
Guests will only need to add Dhs225 during their stay to have drinks at all the outlets at the resort, including The World Eatery, seafood restaurant Moana and steakhouse Porterhouse Steaks & Grills.
Best part? They can all be had by the resort’s sizeable pool. Soak up that sun and sip on that drink.
Summer relaxation, here we come.
Dhs225 (hotel guests). Ongoing. Sofitel The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, www.sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com (04 455 6677).
