Revealed: Last minute Eid staycation deals in the UAE

Eid Al Fitr is just round the corner and most UAE residents are expected to have a long weekend off.

With school holidays falling at the same time, many have booked holidays to travel abroad.

However, if you have decided to stay on in the UAE, you could opt for a ‘staycation’ deal in the country since several hotels are still offering special Eid packages.

1. Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

As part of its Eid offer, this hotel is offering complimentary access to Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld, a 20 per cent discount on selected massage services and a 15 per cent discount at all its restaurants (excluding room service). Guests will also be provided complimentary access and transfers to Yas Beach and the use of the Yas Express shuttle bus, which goes to Yas Mall.

Prices stand at roughly Dhs812 per night (all inclusive).

For bookings: Call 02-6563030

2. JA Hatta Fort Hotel, Dubai

JA Resorts is offering up to 30 per cent off for UAE residents who book over three nights at any of its hotels in Dubai. Guests will also receive a 15 per cent discount on treatments at the spa and 20 per cent dining discounts. Located outside the city, the Hatta Fort Hotel offers activities such as tennis, mini-golf and archery.

Rates start from roughly Dhs890 per night (excluding taxes and fees)

For bookings: Book online here

3. Address Montgomerie, Dubai

Emaar’s luxury Address hotels are offering 10 per cent off the best available rates across all their hotels in Dubai this Eid, for stays between June 25 and June 28.

Address Montgomerie, located in Emirates Hills, offers lush green surroundings, set against a backdrop of Uptown Dubai and Dubai Marina. Along with a discounted stay at the golf resort, guests will also receive complimentary breakfast.

Prices start from roughly Dhs539 per night

For bookings: Call 04-4238888

4. Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah

The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is providing discounts of up to 25 per cent on room rates during Ramadan and Eid, including breakfast or in-room dining suhoor. Guests are also being offered a complimentary ‘dive into sailing’ lesson at the Al Hamra Sailing Club and a complimentary ‘get into golf’ class at Al Hamra Golf Club.

The beachfront hotel is also providing complimentary access to its gym and the children’s club facilities.

Prices start from around Dhs1,080 per night, excluding taxes.

For bookings: Call 07-2035555

5. Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah

This luxury property in Fujairah is offering special rates this Eid along with complimentary breakfast buffet at Views restaurant as well as 20 per cent off at the hotel spa. The hotel, which offers views of the Indian Ocean on one side and the Hajjar Mountains on the other, also offers activities such as mini golf, watersports and diving.

Prices start from Dhs1,099 per night excluding taxes

For bookings: Call 09-2449000