If you haven’t been on holiday this summer, there’s still time for a staycation? Hotels around Dubai have some top offers for you this year. Whether you’re after a stay on world-famous ocean liner the QE2, a stay for two at the brand-new Vida Emirates Hills or a trip to the capital, wev’ve got you covered.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
For active types with energy to burn, a new staycation offer from Abu Dhabi’s Marriott Hotel Al Forsan could be the perfect fit. Book in for a staycation with the summer Adventurer Package and you’ll have get a night’s stay, breakfast and two sporting activities at neighbouring Al Forsan International Sports Resort. Activities on offer for thrill-seekers include go-karting, wakeboarding, paintballing, archery and more. Prices start at Dhs496 and if you want to book even more sporting activities you’ll get a 25 percent discount.
From Dhs496 (use The Adventurer promotional code 11P). The Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Khalifa City A (02 201 4000).
QE2
Dubai’s QE2 has a top staycation for families that’ll have the little ones shouting “all aboard” faster than you can get packing. Book two rooms and you’ll get a whopping 50 percent off the second room and for every adult booked, one child (11 years old and under) can dine for free throughout the stay. The package also includes a daily breakfast, a further 25 percent off food and drinks during the staycation, 25 percent off all spa treatments, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and passes to the QE2 Heritage Tour where guests can discover the heritage of the historic vessel.
Prices vary depending on date. Ongoing until Sep 30. Port Rashid, Bur Dubai, www.qe2.com (04 330 3457).
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is one of the most beautiful and classy hotels in the capital, and it is treating GCC residents to a special deal this summer. For rates starting from Dhs700 you can spend a night in one of the signature suites and enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Terrace on the Corniche. There’s also 24-hour butler service, passes to Nation Riviera Beach Club and access to the facilities at Remede Spa thrown in too.
From Dhs700 (use code ES2). Until Aug 31. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, West Corniche (02 694 4444).
Vida Emirates Hills
The recently opened Emirates Hills hotel is offering patrons of the city to ‘Staycay All Day’, and it includes an overnight stay, breakfast, sundowners at Junipers and three-course meal at Origins for Dhs549. Until Monday September 30, guests can book a room and enjoy a hefty breakfast spread that includes shakshuka baked eggs, smoked beef sausage and organic quinoa porridge. The best way to kick start the day.
Dhs549 per room. Until Mon Sep 30. Emirates Hills, www.vidahotels.com (04 423 8899).
