Pocket friendly Eid breaks
These 4- and 5-star hotels offer up all the glam for the ideal staycation this weekend
With the Eid holidays almost here, we compiled a list of amazing staycation venues to try in the country if you still haven’t booked air tickets to anywhere. What we were looking for were hotels that were highly rated (eight and above) and categorised as either 4 or 5 stars. All these rates include breakfast daily for two adults, unless mentioned otherwise.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai, Mall of the Emirates
Why you should go: Get your shopping and relaxation fix in one go at this 4-star venue located metres away from Mall of the Emirates.
Price: Dh217 per night for two including breakfast
Where: Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate
Why you should go: Located just across Bain Al Jessrain, literally translated as ‘between two bridges’, this quiet residential area will help you detox from the hustle and bustle of Dubai.
Price: Dh271 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Form Hotel Dubai
Why you should go: Try a night at this ‘designer’ hotel with modern and eclectic designs to make your stay Instagramworthy.
Price: Dh247 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Tryp by Wyndham Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Why you should go: For the young and the travel-savvy, Tryp hotels offers a quirky and fun vibe at a budget. They’re also centrally located for access to major attractions.
Price: Dh270 to Dh290 per night for two with breakfast.
Where: Aloft Hotels
Why you should go: Aloft hotels in Dubai have a hip, design-focused feel with budget-friendly amenities and services, situated close to key locations.
Price: Dh250 to Dh280 per night for two with breakfast.
Where: Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City
Why you should go: Where else would you get a direct view on to the racing track at Dubai Autodrome for this price? The venue is themed around racing.
Price: Dh300 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi
Why you should go: Just a few minutes away from the Yas Marina circuit, this is a good place to check out the venue that hosts the incredible F1 races annually.
Price: Dh399 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Why you should go: Get a taste of what Downtown in Abu Dhabi is like at this hotel, with views of the Abu Dhabi corniche and the Arabian Sea.
Price: Dh319 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Ayla Grand Hotel Al Ain
Why you should go: Great service, beautiful rooms and just a 20-minute drive away from the popular, spectacular Jebel Hafeet, we quite love this five-star venue.
Price: Dh433 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Nour Arjaan by Rotana, Fujairah
Why you should go: Perfect for a family or group trip, this venue offers fitted-out large hotel apartments, a short drive from the open beach.
Price: Dh500 per night for two without breakfast.
Where: Fairmont Dubai
Why you should go: Located in the hub of Dubai, this 5-star venue has amazing restaurants, pools and spa facilities to make sure you’ll get the most out of your stay.
Price: Dh440 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: JW Marriott Dubai
Why you should go: Not to be confused with its taller cousin the JW Marriott Marquis, this four-star property offers up five-star services, various food and beverage options, and more. Price: Dh450 per night for two including breakfast.
Where: Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa
Why you should go: A beautiful property, this is one of the very few in Sharjah featuring a private beach and is categorised as family-friendly.
Price: Dh450 per night for two including breakfast.