Tired of spending so much time at home? Awful video calls that drag on for hours make you feel jaded. Feel like taking a break or switching things up? You will likely have to put off your vacation till it is safer due to the existing travel restrictions. But don’t worry, you can always take a vacation within your own city. The best of both worlds is provided by a staycation: a much-needed change of scenery without having to worry about cooking and housework. Here are some of the best ones for you to end your summer in style as kids get back to school.
Escape In Style For An Intimate Staycation At One&Only The Palm
GCC travellers looking for an intimate Dubai staycation are invited to reside in complete seclusion at One&Only The Palm and avail the ultra-luxury Summer Beachfront Villa Staycation offer, valid from now until the end of September. Located on the tip of The Palm’s West Crescent, One&Only The Palm offers guests the chance to escape the bustling city and enter an exclusive island enclave just minutes away from the Dubai Marina.
Complete with its own private marina, accessible by boat or via a scenic drive, this elegant retreat may be close to the city, but feels like a million miles away. A modern reinterpretation of Arabicesque design, from the grand lobby columns, edged in white scrolled tendrils to the courtyard fountain of the Guerlain Spa, gives this chic resort a unique, yet recognizable identity.
Travellers looking for total relaxation can discover opulent living within a secluded beachfront setting with One&Only The Palm’s Summer Beachfront Villa Escape.
Guests checking in for a minimum of two nights’ stay can escape to a bright and airy standalone two-bedroom sea view villa with a private pool and a dedicated team of hosts, where they can indulge in an inclusive daily afternoon tea served in the comfort of their villa and pamper themselves with two complimentary 50-minute spa treatments at the Guerlain Spa, a sanctuary of complete calm.
Curated by multi- starred chef Yannick Alléno, One&Only The Plam offers a host of culinary options for guests to choose from. These include global flavours at ZEST, two-Michelin starred STAY by Yannick Alléno, which is built on refined French techniques offering fine dining at its most playful, and 101 Dining Lounge and Marina by Yannick Alléno, known for its glittering, panoramic views over the city skyline and refined Mediterranean menu.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/the-palm
2. Savour Idyllic Beachfront Life With A Luxury Staycation At One&Only Royal Mirage
Resting on a private beach overlooking The Palm and nestled within 65-acres of lush, landscaped gardens, the legendary One&Only Royal Mirage conjures stylish Arabian hospitality juxtaposed with the modern backdrop of the spectacular Dubai Marina skyline. This summer, One&Only Royal Mirage has curated the perfect staycation offers for guests to relax and recharge, available from now until the end of September.
For a minimum stay of two nights, UAE residents are invited to revel in a distinctive setting where intricate Arabian architecture meets unique experiences.
For sun-drenched days, guests can enjoy access to the resort’s tranquil private beach and two flawlessly temperature-controlled swimming pools, framed by stunning views. The Palace Pool is surrounded by lush lawns, swaying palm trees and secluded lounging whilst the adults-only Al Janoub Pool, features an infinity pool overlooking the new Dubai Harbour Marina, with private gazebos and shaded sun lounges.
The One&Only Spa offers guests the opportunity to experience serenity and indulge in the award-winning Oriental Hammam. There is also the Zouari Hair Salon, in partnership with Alexandre Zouari, Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, which offers a range of foot, hand, and nail spa treatments that combine wellbeing and beauty. Additionally, guests can also enjoy complimentary use of One&Only’s fitness centre and three floodlit tennis and two padel courts, complete with 25% off water sport activities and complimentary access per person to the world’s largest waterpark, Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/royal-mirage
3. “Your Stay On Us” at The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah
This summer, The Chedi Al Bait is offering the ultimate summer retreat, with an unbeatable summer staycation offer to escape into a haven of true Arabian hospitality in the Heart of Sharjah. Upon booking The Chedi Grand Room for AED 1,200 per night, guests receive the full amount back in credit to indulge in ultimate luxury whilst embarking on a traditional Emirati cultural journey.
Guests are invited to dive into an aromatic culinary experience, from the À La Carte experience at breakfast to the thoughtfully-curated lunch menu. Tables are set indoors and outdoors, in the charming open-air courtyard, perfect for sampling the finest selection of contemporary, oriental and Far East dishes.
Relax, recharge, and rejuvenate at The Spa at “The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah”, opening the door to traditional Middle Eastern beauty and wellness secrets, while incorporating the most effective healing of the Far East.
The perfect family summer getaway, “The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah” also invites little guests from the age of 7 to an exciting culinary adventure under the guidance of the resident pastry chef, where they are encouraged to be as creative and as experimental as possible. After all the whisking, rolling, and baking their little masterpieces, the little guests will be issued a certificate of completion and recipe card to take the memory home.
The “Your Stay on Us” summer package starts at AED1,200 on double occupancy in the Chedi Grand Room, and is available for guests for the entirety of the summer season until the 30th of September 2022.
For room bookings, please contact 06 502 5555 or email reservations@chedialbaitsharjah.com