The thought of a long, hot summer in the UAE got you longing for cooler climes and summer getaways?
Hold on to your passports, wanderlusters, because we’ve got a raft of Eid Al Adha holiday deals you’ll want to book up quicker than you can say ‘where’s my suitcase?’
And if crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches have you reaching for your togs and travel docs, you’ll love this heart-eyes-emoji list of excellent Eid Al-Adha holiday deals.
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AFRICA
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort in Mozambique
Roll up, roll up. You won’t want to miss this marvellous Mozambique Eid Al-Adha holiday deal. Book four nights or more – with breakfast, lunch and dinner all included alongside cultural drive experiences, boat transfers and spa treatments – and you’ll get 25 percent off your bill. Isolated luxury with all the bells and whistles.
From Dhs3,268. Jul 15-31. anantara.com/en/bazaruto-island, bazaruto@anantara.com.
ASIA
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Thailand
The Thai island of Phuket will swing open its tropical doors from Thursday July 1, and, both Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Layan Phuket Resort are pulling out all the stops for a family trip to remember. Which destination you choose, unpack in a Thai-style villa with private pool. Rates for the ‘Ultimate Family Vacation’ start from Dhs900 per night at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Dhs922 at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas. Brekkie is included, as is Anantara Vacation Club’s water park access, plenty of things to do for the tykes, and you’ll also land 25 percent off on spa treatments and food.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas: From Dhs922 (per night), anantara.com/en/mai-khao-phuket/offers/ultimate-family-vacation. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort: From Dhs900 (per night), anantara.com/en/layan-phuket/offers/ultimate-family-vacation.
EUROPE
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort in Andalusia, Spain
Looking for Eid Al-Adha holiday deals in Europe? Palatial luxury is what you’ll get at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace. Nestled in a pictureseque setting in Andalusia, between Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona in the south of Spain, this resort offers an elegant sanctuary surrounded by three golf courses, a tranquil lake, Roman amphitheatre and more than 1,200 original works of art. Explore the region’s sandy beaches and traditional ‘pueblos blancos’ (white villages) perched in the mountains. Just be prepared to spend a pretty penny.
From Dhs8,734 per night (min three night stay). Jul 15-31. anantara.com/en/villa-padierna-marbella, rsv.villapadierna@anantara-hotels.com.
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Views of the Bosphorus and Old Town put guests at the heart of Istanbul. Steps away from Taksim Square, the location offers an array of shops, restaurants, night spots and cafés to take in during your stay. The Family Experience package which offers guests a range of included extras, including a kids’ passport, a scavenger hunt around the hotel specially curated for the little ones, local bedtime stories, kids’ bathrobes and more.
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The Royal Sense Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
This 179-room hotel boasts awesome sea views and a dedicated beach and marina. It’s a new build, so guests can expect state-of-the-art facilities including a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, water park, tennis courts and private beach. That Med sun is calling in this top Eid Al-Adha holiday deal.
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INDIAN OCEAN
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a firm favourite destination from these shores, and this Eid guests are being invited to lose themselves in the country’s deep south. Okay, so you won’t exactly be disappearing into the wilderness, but a scenic oasis of palm-fringed secluded beaches where family fun awaits. Grab your dinner cliffside, catch some surf or retreat to the sanctuary of Anantara Spa with indulgent treatments. Those booking seven nights or more for an Eid Al-Adha holiday will nab a free dinner each evening.
From Dhs882 per night (min stay three nights). Jun 23-Aug 15. anantara.com.
Heritance Aarah, Maldives
Like to go big with your summer holidays? Then check out this uber luxe – and uber spenny – deal Heritance Aarah. Located on the Maldivian island of Raa Atoli, guests can lean into an all-inclusively the likes of which are usually reserved for daydream sessions at the office. You’ll just about get change from a Dhs20,000 fee (just), but that covers an Ocean Suite with a private pool for four nights, seaplane transfers, access to 11 of its restaurants and bars, island excursions, in-room premium beverages, and a floating breakfast for two. Luxury does not come cheap, friends.
Dhs19,717 (four nights). Thu Jul 1-Sat Jul 31. Heritance Aarah, Maldives, heritancehotels.com/aarah.
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
Travellers dreaming of lush jungles, swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches can treat themselves to some much-needed relaxation with this swish Eid Al-Adha holiday deal. And there’s a sweet deal if you have kids in two. Through August, the hotel’s ‘Campcation’ program will provide a summer camp program for kids aged four to 12, as well as their folks. Kids taking part in the programme are divided into three age groups, and each participant will complete classes ranging from local arts and crafts, to swimming, nature trails, sailing, dancing, and culinary arts. Events for the whole family include outdoor cinema screenings and the traditional Creole Moutya dance and bonfire. Additionally, parents can enjoy a complimentary yoga class or a free grape course, and enjoy various spa discounts. The Campcation programme is free for one child with stays of six nights at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa.
Prices vary. hiltonseychelleslabriz.com sezlb.reservations@hilton.com
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives
Stress has been banished by this Vagaru Island resort, and you’d do well to find one iota of it out in the Indian Ocean. When staying at the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa this Eid Al Adha, guests will bag a special Eid dinner featuring mezze, tandoori lobster, chicken pita pockets, kofta and Arabian sweets, daily buffet breakfast, daily lunch or dinner, and an Arabian cooking class. When booking just mention ‘JW EID Special’ and you are on your way. A top Eid Al-Adha holiday deal.
Prices vary. JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives, jwmaldivesreservations@marriott.com.
Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Beachfront rooms, suites and villas, each with private terraces or balconies offering views of the Indian Ocean mean this resort will be busy this summer. Travellers can also book a private nestled cluster of up to 13 rooms, complete with an elevated pool for the dream family getaway. Multiple plunge pools, a wellness sanctuary with two dedicated treatment rooms, and tailormade, non-motorised water sport activities courtesy of local eco-adventure company Soul Seychelles will allow guests plenty of opportunities to both relax and rejuvenate.
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Raffles Seychelles
This luxe island resort has curated a special Eid Al Adha getaway package for UAE residents and families looking to get away for the upcoming long weekend. Rates start from Dhs4,600 per night for a five-night package and the offer includes a private, one-way helicopter transfer from Mahé to Raffles Seychelles’ private helipad, daily breakfast, a three-course romantic candlelight dinner, and access to all hotel amenities.
From Dhs4,600 (per night). Ongoing. Raffles Seychelles, raffles.com/seychelles/offers/hotel-offers/raffles-seychelles-signature-offer.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, Maldives
Another private island that has your name on it (or will do, once you’ve written it in the sand) is North Male Atoll. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is one way to embrace lux island living, and an Eid Al Adha getaway here comes with daily brekkie the choice between a buffet or two-course menu for lunch, the choice between a buffet or three-course menu for dinner, daily use of snorkelling gear, stand-up paddle-boards and kayaks, plus use of the tennis courts with all the required equipment. Because why not stay active while living it up with this Eid Al-Adha holiday deal?
Prices vary, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, Maldives, marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/details/MLESI-sheraton-maldives-full-moon-resort-and-spa/OFF-10416.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives
Park yourself in one of 64 mandible-dislodging sea-view villas this summer. The Suite Saver package at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives will see savvy guests save 25 percent on any suite, which come complete with butler service (hello, Jeeves) and a muscle-melting spa treatment. Meanwhile, the International Getaway package includes breakfast and dinner.
Prices vary. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-exotica-maldives.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Maldives
Is it a summer of love? We’ll let you decide, but if you are seeking a romantic getaway, this deal could have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Eid Al Adha holiday packages at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort cover daily breakfast for two, an hour-long wellness session on the daily, a daily 60-minute spa treatment for two, use of snorkelling equipment and ocean kayaks for up to two hours, and access to the fitness studio and kids’ club – though it might be time to book a babysitter, as you may well want to leave the little ones at home for this excellent Eid Al-Adha holiday deal.
Prices vary. The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Maldives, marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/details/MLEWI-the-westin-maldives-miriandhoo-resort/1353749.
W Maldives
All-inclusive Maldives vacation, anyone? Grab a daily breakfast buffet, three-course lunch and dinner for two, unlimited drinks and access to non-motorised activities and snorkelling gear with W Maldives for this awesome Eid Al Adha holiday deal.
Prices vary. W Maldives, marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/details/MLEWH-w-maldives/OFF-14245.
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