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Pack your bags: 4 new UAE staycation deals to try

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With the glorious winter weather still in full swing, there’s no better time than to take advantage of one of the UAE’s top staycation deals.

We’ve rounded up four of the newest staycation deals to check out this week.

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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah


A luxurious staycation in one of Dubai’s most iconic hotels? Go on then. If you book two nights at the bucket list hotel, you’ll receive a third night on the house. Staycations will have free rein on all the hotel’s swish facilities including free access to Jumeirah Al Naseem’s Summersalt Beach Club and unlimited entry to Wild Wadi Waterpark. Act fast though – bookings must be made before Sunday February 28 and are valid on stays until Thursday September 30.
Prices vary. Ongoing until Sun Feb 28 (valid on stays until Thu Sep 30). Umm Suqeim, www.jumeirah.com/burjalarab (04 301 7777).

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah & Hilton Dubai The Walk


Both of the family-friendly beachfront hotels along the JBR strip are offering UAE residents a chance to get away with the newly launched ‘Beach Staycation’ packages. Staycationers can enjoy a three-course dinner with a glass of grape included at either BiCE Ristorante or Mango Tree Thai Bistro. Other perks include brekkie at Oceana, early check-in and late check-out, 20 percent off laundry services (perfect if you’re staying with little ones in tow), plus 20 percent off select restaurants including Trader Vic’s JBR, McGettigan’s JBR, Wavebreaker and rooftop lounge Pure Sky Lounge & Dining.
Prices vary. Ongoing until Wed Sep 15. JBR (04 318 2111).

Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City

Dubai’s only motor-themed hotel is offering cracking getaway with rates starting from Dhs299 per person, per night. The pocket-friendly package includes a room for two with a free upgrade to a superior room with views of the Dubai Autodrome track, a welcome beverage in the recently reopened Le Petit Belge, plus a dinner two for two at Le Petit Belge with a bottle of grape to share. Highlights on the two-course set menu include crispy calamari, fiery chicken wings and cheese croquettes to start, while main course includes include mussels in a garlicky cream sauce with Belgian-style fries, asparagus and goat’s cheese risotto, Le Petit Belge’s signature cheeseburger, and chicken cordon bleu with gruyère cheese. And the staycation perks don’t end there – you’ll also get a 15 minute session at Kartdrome, Dhs150 off any 60 minute or 90 minute signature treatment at Dreamworks Spa, pool and gym access, early check-in at 1pm and late check-out at 4pm. Race you there?
From Dhs299 (per person, per night – price based on two people sharing one room). Dubai Motor City (04 429 4100).

Vida Beach Resort


Vida Hotels and Resorts has opened its first-ever beachfront resort in Umm Al Quwain and in even better news, to celebrate the opening of the swish new resort there’s a special all-inclusive staycation deal on offer. Rates for the all-inclusive deal start from Dhs548 per night, per person and the price includes a slap-up breakfast to kick-start your day, free-flowing house beverages from noon until 11pm, and a specially-curated “island vibe” lunch and dinner menu to tuck into. You can also try out water sport activities on the beach and if you’re bringing your best furry friend along, there are plenty of designated pet-friendly areas dotted around throughout the expansive resort.
From Dhs548 (per night, per person). Ongoing. Umm Al Quwain, www.vidahotels.com (06 706 5000).