When booking your last minute summer getaway, there’s no need to look abroad – some of the UAE’s finest cities have hidden gems waiting for you to discover.
Abu Dhabi is home to the Sheikh Zayed mosque and the Emirates Palace - two breathtaking sights that welcome people from all over the world to Emirati culture. With museums, waterparks and archaeological gardens, it’s the perfect location to inspire and energise. From the lazy river to Zayed National Museum - there’s something for everyone in the capital. Spend a week at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr or Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi and rekindle your romance with the charming city.
The city that offers homage to the world’s tallest building welcomes thousands of tourists every year, Dubai’s golden beaches and ever-growing list of delicious restaurants, makes it one of the world’s most desirable destinations. Awash with extravagant hotels, from the Burj Al Arab to the iconic Atlantis The Palm – there’s some hidden gems you’ve get to discover. If you’re looking for something a little more intimate there’s plenty of opportunity to avoid the tourist buzz during your staycation. Relax in your own little slice of paradise at the Dar Al Masyaf. The beachfront haven is scattered with luxurious villas; surrounded by turquoise water and lush green gardens you’ll forget you’re only a short drive from home. This summer avoid pricey flights and indulge in some of the best Gulf-side paradises in the UAE.
If you’re eager to escape skyscraper skylines, live your Arabian dreams on the ‘Red Island’ shores. The Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach and its quiet, secluded desert location is the perfect setting for the R&R you’ve been craving. Nestled on the Gulf coast you can relax at the tranquil Banyan Tree spa or explore the dunes surrounding your intimate paradise - the warm water of the Gulf makes it the best of both worlds.
Still yearning to jet set to a faraway land? It might only be an hour flight, but gazing at Oman’s surreal landscape, you could be a million miles away from the metropolitan city of Dubai. You can find the Alila Jabal Akhdar 2,000 meters above sea level overlooking ‘The Green Mountain’s. The natural beauty surrounding the villas can be found in the grass-covered gorges, blue skies and unforgettable sunsets- that’s if you can pull yourself away from the beauty within.
