1. VIEW TO A THRILL
With the knowledge that the temperatures drop a good few degrees up in the mountains, head to Oman and up to Anantara Al Jabal Akhdar Resort for cooler days and dramatic canyon views. Located on the fabled Green Mountain, these are some of the most breathtaking vistas in the region. You can stargaze from the viewing platform where Princess Diana once stood, rock climb, try your hand at archery, embark on a three-village trail hike, join a cookery lesson or Yoga class, then relax with a movie under the stars. With the Exclusive GCC Residents Savings, you’ll save up to 15 per cent on canyon-edge getaway and 20 per cent off spa and dining journeys.
2. LIVE UNFORGETTABLE
Staying put this summer but still fancy a little weekend jaunt to blow away the cobwebs? A Suite Staycation at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will do the trick, with its beautiful stretch of white, sandy beach, its crisp white and blue interiors offering serenity, a spa that promises a place of refuge and reinvigoration, and a slew of five-star restaurants, taking you from the Mediterranean to Asia to the brand’s famous Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley. Book the special offer with a deluxe room, and you’ll get an immediate upgrade so you can bed down in a King Junior Suite and wake up to a complimentary breakfast. Plus, there’s swimming, Petanque, Yoga, Pilates, badminton and aqua aerobics on tap, for those who wish.
3. REST, RELAX, RECHARGE
Enjoy a relaxing beachside escape without leaving the city, with a stay at Fairmont The Palm. UAE residence can cool off this summer with a unique staycation offer that gives guests a stay from just Dhs449, plus 25 per cent discount on F&B, a two-for-one on breakfast and dinner buffets. Enjoy chilling out by the pool, then feast on Far Eastern cuisine at Ba - Boldly Asian, on an eclectic Indian menu at Little Miss India, or try the best seafood and steaks at Seagrill Bistro. Then while away the rest of your day at Willow Stream Spa, for some sublime wellness treatments.
4. ALL THIS AND MORE
Fancy sneaking away for a weekend with these views? Then book a Suite Staycation at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, and immerse yourself in lush gardens, beautiful open spaces and stunning sea and city panoramas. You’ll also get complimentary daily breakfast, three hours of free-flowing drinks at Polo Bar, a beautiful afternoon tea at Acacia Lounge, Club Lounge access, late check out and, if all that wasn’t enough, free tickets to La Perle By Dragone – Dubai’s spellbinding experience set in an ‘aqua theatre’.