7 brilliant all-inclusive hotel deals in the UAE

DUKES THE PALM, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

This was one of the first all-inclusive offers for residents to launch in Dubai, and it’s still going on strong. 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 poolside steakhouse West14th, breakfast at the Great British Restaurant and more. You’ll also get unlimited drinks by the pool.
Dhs1,000. Ongoing. DUKES The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 455 1111).

Fairmont Ajman

Fairmont Ajman has recently launched an all-inclusive deal (along with Fairmont Fujairah) which boasts a ten-hour drink deal. But that’s not all, as staycationers can expect breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet at Spectrum. Looking for more of an à la carte menu? Guests can exchange the buffet for dining credit at Italian restaurant Gioia, at the pool bar Salt & Sea, Turkish restaurant Kiyi or at The Cave Sports Bar & Kitchen in Ajman. As for drinks, expect free flowing selected soft drinks and house beverages from 11am until 11pm. Don’t forget the 20 percent discount at Willow Stream Spa, too.
Weekdays: From Dhs1,500. Dates may vary. Weekends: From Dhs1,600. Dates may vary. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman, www.fairmont.com/ajman (06 701 5757).

Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort has launched identical all-inclusive deals, and they include a breakfast, lunch and dinner buffer, spa discounts and unlimited soft drinks and house beverages. Expect to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at Canvas, or in exchange of that, staycationers can also get in on an à la carte menu Lava Beach Club, seafood restaurant The Copper Lobster or at the Arena Sports Bar and Kitchen. As for drinks, expect free flowing selected soft drinks and house beverages from 10am until 11pm. Oh, and a 20 percent discount at Willow Stream Spa.

Weekdays: From Dhs1,500. Dates may vary. Weekends: From Dhs1,600. Dates may vary. Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort, Fujairah, www.fairmont.com/fujairah (09 204 1111).

JA The Resort

Fancy dining around 25 various venues with the family without having to worry about the paycheck after eating? JA The Resort has just the weekend staycation offer, and it includes unlimited food and drinks, 30 percent off all treatments at the Calm Spa, and the mini bar is even included. Just punch in the promo code ‘UAESTAY’ and the offer is all yours.
From Dhs895. Until Thu Apr 30. JA The Resort, Jebel Ali, www.jaresortshotels.com/dubai/ja-the-resort (04 814 5555).

Rixos The Palm Dubai

This beachside resort has a top all-inclusive deal. With a minimum three-night stay, staycationers can also get complete access to selected non-motorised water sports activities, complete access to the minibar (that refreshes daily), while little ones will get limitless access to the Rixy Kids’ Club.
Minimum stay of three nights. Until Fri May 15. Palm Jumeirah, www.thepalmdubai.rixos.com.

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.
Guests will only need to add Dhs299 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.

Dhs299 per day (hotel guests). Ongoing. Sofitel The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, www.sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com (04 455 6677).

Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Fancy a trip to Al Marjan Island? If you do, you may as well make a staycation out of it as Rixos Bab Al Bahr has an ‘ultra’ offer. Along with the dozens of restaurants and places to relax offering all sorts of international cuisine, the ultra all-inclusive package offers entertainment including beach volleyball, sunset yoga, paddling and a water gym.
From Dhs700 (day package). Until Thu Apr 30. Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah, babalbahr.rixos.com (07 202 0000).