1. Green with envy
Without doubt one of the most visually arresting hotels in the UAE, Park Hyatt Dubai is a cornucopia of nature and serenity, providing a true urban hideaway. The hotel’s ‘Stay & Play’ offer melds a stellar round of golf on one of Dubai’s most picturesque Championship courses with an unforgettable stay in this luxurious bucolic bolt-hole. Once you’ve knocked your way round the 18-hole course, make acquaintances with the lagoon, the palm-fringed pool and, the hotel’s tour de force, the Amara Spa. Then book in at Noepe, for a starry-skied night to remember.
2. Art from the heart
In its continued support of Dubai’s eclectic art and design community, Andaz Dubai The Palm has launched a special art offer, meaning that guests who book into a Royal Suite or Prince Suite from now until December 31, will be gifted an artwork by local artist, Mahmood Alabadi. Curator of every piece that can be seen throughout the hotel, Mahmood’s love of the UAE’s culture can be felt in every nook and cranny. Now you too can own a slice of artistic history combined with a stay in one of the city’s coolest and most eclectic hotels.
3. Neighbourhood watch
Rewarding those who call Dubai home, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah (and also Four Seasons Hotel DIFC) is giving UAE residents an all-access pass to the resort. You’ll get 30 per cent off best rates on suites, which includes a guaranteed upgrade, an early check-in/late check-out, a glass of bubbly from one of the hotel’s bars (our advice, make a beeline to Mercury for the best views of Burj Khalifa), and 30 minutes complimentary if you book a 60-minute
4. The ultimate city slicker
Help us in our quest to support local businesses and bed down at Zabeel House by Jumeirah for your next staycation. A contemporary boutique hotel buzzing with good energy and style, the hotel is just what you want out of a neighbourhood hangout. Its ‘Ultimate Weekender’ offer gives guests breakfast for two, followed by brunch at Lah Lah Asian restaurant, four-post lunch drinks, a relaxing massage at the Native Club Spa (the first all-organic spa in Dubai, we should add), free entry to Wild Wadi Waterpark (we’d recommend trying this before brunch!) and late check-out at 5pm. With its ‘high on design, low on complexity’ ethos, you can rest assured that your stay will be calm, casual and very, very cool.
5. Putting the Oh into Oman
Reopened and celebrating with its guests, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara lets you escape to the beach in the beauty and tranquillity so synonymous of Oman. Help celebrate with the hotel’s GCC residents offer, with a private pool villa, daily breakfast and 30 per cent discount at Anantara Spa and all its restaurants. Or, stay five nights in this majestic property, and get even more savings on your room or villa, with complimentary mini-bar, a BBQ dinner, two massages and free laundry. We’ll toast to that.
6. Open for business
Opening its doors once more and welcoming its guests in true Hilton style, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City has launched a rather wonderful ‘Dine & Stay’ offer that lets you treat yourself to a night on the town. The offer is for just Dhs500 per room, per night, with Dhs250 credit to spend in Ribs & Brews, Summer Place, Zoco, V Lounge or The City Grill, as well as tickets to the city’s most theatrical and adrenalin-fuelled show, La Perle. With a prime position on the banks of the Dubai Canal, and stunning views over the city, the hotel really holds all the trump cards.
7. An urban adventure
Want to try something a little different with your Dubai staycation? Well, Vida Downtown has just the thing. The hotel’s Urban Picnic lets you experience lunch in your own private urban haven, with a day dedicated to eating, lounging, lazing and chilling. The two-day extravaganza starts with check-in at midday, your Urban Picnic on your terrace, sundowners in your suite, room service (or dinner and dancing should you wish), followed by a hearty room-service breakfast the next morning, a lazy pool day and check-out at 3pm.
8. Press the reset button
As Rotana poses the question ‘Nature has reset, so why not you?’ point your compass towards Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas and take advantage of its ‘Reset’ offer that gives guests 30 per cent off the lowest public rate. Once there, make friends with the indigenous Hawksbill turtles at home on the hotel’s nine kilometres of idyllic beaches, revel in the property’s regal luxury, sink into a Himalayan treatment at Zen The Spa, eat perfect pizza at Si Ristorante, then tuck yourself into a Beach Villa, with its plunge pool, terrace and sea views.
9. Winter at W Dubai
Soak into the good life with W Dubai - the Palm’s spectacular ‘Stellar Staycation’ that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to making the most of your sun-seeker getaway. Guests can escape to their hotel room, feast on a buffet breakfast at Liv restaurant, save 25 per cent off all meals at some of the hotel’s restaurants (yes, Torno Subito and Akira Back are included!), save 50 per cent off at the glam-slam Away Spa on 30- or 60-minute massages, and then kick back at sunset with Wet Deck’s happy hour from 12-2pm or 4-6pm, or at SoBe’s chilled rooftop bar from 4-7pm. If you’re taking the kids, you’ll be happy to know that they eat and stay for free.