Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort
What family doesn’t love a road trip? Okay, fair enough. But a short car journey (just over an hour from Downtown Dubai) to this hotel on a gorgeous stretch of private white sandy beach is well worth the constant “are we nearly there yet?”.
From Dhs446 per family room per night, Ras al Khaimah, www.hilton.com.
The Resort at Emirates Park Zoo
Half term isn’t long enough to fly to Africa for a safari, so see some of the world’s most incredible wildlife without the long flight or the huge cost. Hakuna Matata.
From Dhs699 per family room per night. Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi, www.emiratesparkzooandresort.com.
Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Ideal for a spot of snorkelling, Fujairah has arguably the most beautiful beaches in the UAE. As well as a beach there is a huge swimming pool (tiled in red, yellow and orange, representing lava) and a kids’ club.
From Dhs1,279 per family room per night, Fujairah, www.fairmont.com.
