12 of the best staycations for UAE residents

2 Park Hyatt Dubai

For a tranquil, elevated stay in the heart of Dubai, Park Hyatt Dubai’s Ultimate Escape on the shores of Dubai Creek offers discounted room rates starting from AED550, or AED750 on a half‑board basis, with complimentary activities and added perks. Guests benefit from 24‑hour check‑in, late check‑out and a possible room upgrade (subject to availability), plus daily breakfast and an additional lunch or dinner, while up to two children under 12 dine free. Alongside complimentary access to The Lagoon Beach Club, mini golf and the driving range, guests can take advantage of a curated programme of wellness and leisure experiences, including 45‑minute daily group golf sessions, padel matches, guided bike rides, cooking and mixology classes, as well as open‑air film screenings. For more information, call 04-602 1000, email reservations.parkhyattdubai@hyatt.com or visit dubaicreekresort.com

Amara Pool, Park Hyatt Dubai

 

3 SIRO One Za’abeel

Dubai’s first fitness-focused hotel is inviting guests to book Urban Retreat, a wellness‑led stay with 20% off the best available rate, guaranteed early check‑in and late check‑out, and a lineup of treatments and sessions designed to boost overall wellbeing. The package includes AED200 credit for recovery treatments, one complimentary cutting‑edge therapy plus 50% off a second treatment, and free access to select group fitness classes, including SIRO’s daily Sanctum workout, complemented by a personalised nutrition discovery session. Guests can also unwind with all‑day access to the Garden Pool and make use of the kids’ club, while additional perks include 20% off at select dining venues such as Nobu, Aelia, MDV and Andaliman, and 30% off laundry services. For more information, visit sirohotels.com/dubai/one-zaabeel

 

Recovery room at SIRO One Za’abeel

 

4 Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

Jumeirah is rolling out a UAE residents’ staycation offer across a wide portfolio of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi hotels, from the new Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to city landmark Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The promotion features reduced rates on a three-night stay, with early check-in from 12pm, late check-out until 3pm and a choice of breakfast-only or half-board dining. Families benefit from kids-eat-free when booking Half Board, while additional perks include two-for-one 60-minute spa treatments and curated family programming such as Jumeirah Circle, tennis clinics and complimentary non-motorised watersports at select beach resorts. Guests who book in March can lock in the same rate for a return stay in April at checkout. Participating properties include Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Zabeel House The Greens, Jumeirah Living Marina Gate and Jumeirah Saadiyat Island. For bookings throughout March and April. For more information, visit jumeirah.com

5 W Dubai – The Palm 

For GCC residents planning to stay in the city, W Dubai – The Palm is offering a Resident Retreat on Palm Jumeirah that blends beachfront downtime, spa benefits and the brand’s signature upbeat atmosphere. The package includes complimentary daily breakfast at LIV, alongside guaranteed early check-in from 11:00 and late check-out until 5pm, giving guests more time to enjoy the long weekend. Guests also receive 20% savings on spa treatments at Serenity by Sisley Paris, along with access to the private beach, WET Deck and WET pool. Valid on bookings until 30 April using the promotional code ZJL here. For more information, call +971 42 455555 or email wpalmreservations@whotels.com

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6 Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa 

For travellers looking to reconnect with the quiet beauty of the Arabian desert, Al Maha’s Desert Serenity Escape offers an intimate retreat with just 42 private villas set amid a reserve home to free-roaming Arabian oryx and gazelles. Guests receive 20% off the best available rate, with stays starting from AED3,484 per night, including full-board dining, two signature desert activities per day and AED200 spa credit, with no minimum length of stay required. Accommodation spans Bedouin, Royal and Emirates Villas, each offering generous space, privacy and a private temperature-controlled pool overlooking the dunes. Experiences range from guided horse rides and wildlife drives in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to desert-inspired spa treatments, with evenings featuring Bedouin storytelling, Arabic coffee and traditional delicacies. Available until 31 May. For more information, call +971 4 832 9900 or visit al-maha.com

 

Beduin Villa, Al Maha

 

7 W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is marking Eid Al Fitr with a family-focused Stay & Play offer with rates starting from AED1,299 per night. The package includes daily breakfast at Garage, 20% off F&B across the hotel’s restaurants, including at Brooklyn Chop House, and access to Yas Beach, just five minutes from the property. For every night of the stay, guests also receive two tickets to a Yas Island theme park of their choice – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi or SeaWorld Yas Island – with a complimentary hop‑on, hop‑off shuttle service. Package available from 18 to 23 March, with bookings open until 22 March. To book, call +971 2-656-0700, email reservations.wabudhabi@whotels.com or visit here

 

Suite Living Room, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

 

8 Banyan Tree Dubai 

Banyan Tree Dubai, set along 500 metres of private shoreline on Bluewaters Island, offers a tranquil beachfront sanctuary with an Eid Al Fitr staycation for GCC residents that includes 20% off best available room rates (starting from AED1,500) across its 178 rooms and suites, all featuring private balconies with city or sea views. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, kids stay and dine for free, and there are 20% savings at selected restaurants, including Demon Duck by Michelin‑starred chef Alvin Leung, plus AED300 spa credit per stay to use at Banyan Tree Spa Dubai, home to The Rainforest hydrothermal experience. The offer adds extra value with activities such as sunrise yoga, HIIT sessions and volleyball, while younger guests aged 3–12 can access the kids’ club for mini yoga, archery and arts and crafts. Additional perks include early check-in, late check-out, complimentary room upgrade, flexible cancellation and access to three swimming pools, a fitness centre, cold bath and yoga deck. Offer is currently ongoing. To book, visit reservations.banyantree.com

 

Pool, Banyan Tree Dubai

 

9 JA The Resort

JA The Resort in Jebel Ali is extending a UAE residents’ Eid staycation offer for stays until the end of April, set across more than one million square metres of landscaped gardens and private beachfront. Guests can choose between all‑suite, nature‑led JA Palm Tree Court, family‑oriented JA Beach Hotel or JA Lake View Hotel overlooking the championship nine‑hole golf course. Children under 12 stay and dine for free, with daily breakfast included and AED 300 in dining credit per day to spend across the resort’s restaurants, plus early check‑in and late check‑out, 20% savings on spa treatments and beverages and 30% savings on sports activities and the shooting range. A festive Eid gala dinner on the second day of Eid, from AED350 per person, features a buffet with live cooking stations and a dedicated kids’ station. Valid until 30 April. For more information, call +971 4 814 5500, email reservations@jaresorts.com or visit here. Guests must show a valid Emirates ID at check-in

 

JA Beach Hotel

 

10 Barceló Hotel Group, Dubai

Barceló Hotel Group has unveiled a collection of curated staycation deals for GCC residents, including a 10% saving on stays this Eid Al Fitr at Barceló Al Jaddaf, a property set between Downtown Dubai and the cultural hub of Al Jaddaf with a rooftop pool, fitness centre and vibrant dining venues. Souk Restaurant will host a festive Eid buffet featuring traditional Arabic dishes and live music, priced at AED139 per person. From 18 to 23 March, residents can also take advantage of a three-night staycation for the price of two at sister property Barceló Business Bay, located minutes from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, with packages from AED1,000. Use code BRESIDENT10 when booking directly via www.barcelo.com/en-ae/barcelo-al-jaddaf

 

Pool, Barceló Al Jaddaf

 

11 Five Hotels and Resorts

This Eid, Five Hotels and Resorts is extending a Stay and Dine offer that lets guests at its two Dubai resorts redeem the full value of their room rate on dining, beverages and spa experiences throughout their stays. With rates from AED349 at Five Palm Jumeirah and from AED399 at Five Luxe JBR, guests can check into rooms, suites and villas with views of the Arabian Gulf and Marina skyline, and enjoy access to Bohemia Beach Club and the insta-famous Social Pool. The resort’s lineup of venues ranges from Michelin Guide-recognised Italian restaurant Cinque and gourmet Chinese at Maiden Shanghai to the 1920s-inspired Jade oriental speakeasy, rooftop hotspot The Penthouse Dubai and high-energy nightclub Bling. Available on stays throughout March. For more information, visit fivehotelsandresorts.com

 

Seaview Balcony room, FIVE Palm Jumeirah

 

12 Sheraton The Walk, Dubai

For an Eid escape in the heart of JBR, Sheraton The Walk is offering GCC residents 25% off best available rates on stays of at least two nights, with rates from AED431 per night, including complimentary breakfast for two and free stays for children up to 12 years. Late check-out until 3pm adds extra flexibility for families looking to maximise time on the beach and around Dubai Marina. On the dining side, guests can opt for café-style dishes at Jones the Grocer or head up to Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge, where Brazilian-inspired flavours and rooftop views over JBR and Ain Dubai set the scene for Eid celebrations. Offer valid for stays over the Eid period only, with bookings handled directly via the hotel’s reservations contact. For more information, email anita.rai@sheraton.com or visit sheraton-the-walk-dubai