It’s been confirmed: those in the UAE will get a nine-day break next week to mark Eid Al Fitr.
While many will be using this lengthy public holiday strategically as an opportunity to travel international, there’s also the option to reside within the UAE this Eid with an elevated staycation.
Whether you want to reconnect with nature, or escape into a vibrant European city, the UAE is known to bring you one-of-a-kind experiences at every sector. This GRAZIA guide brings you the quirky and the luxurious stays you can only find in the UAE.
Anantara Santorini
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Escape to Santorini with out actually going to Santorini. This newly opened resort in Abu Dhabi (in Ghantoot of all places) brings the aura of the popular Greek island right here in the UAE. The Anantara Santorini is a luxurious adults-only resort with only 22 rooms, making for the optimal tranquil escape, just 30 minutes from Dubai. With a white cascading exterior, a stay at this resort will truly feel like you’ve escaped to the Cyclades.
CÔTE D’AZUR MONACO HOTEL
Fancy a trip to French Riviera, minus the jetlag, rising costs, airport hassle and all the other inconveniences that come with international travel? Located on Dubai’s World Islands, the Monaco Côte d’Azur Resort feels like a vibrant unique escape to the picturesque European coastline. Laying under the famous colourful umbrellas on the idyllic beach, indulge in the delicious La Brassiere, stunning beach clubs and on-island club here.
HATTA DOME PARK
For nature lovers who don’t necessarily want to spend the break too far from home, Hatta Dome Park is the perfect balance. Offering one-of-a-kind rooms in the dome structures with panoramic views the picture-perfect mountainous field. Complete with WIFI, TV, a mini fridge and more amenities a traditional camping trip would be void of, this deserted space is a 90-minute drive from the main city.
TERRA SOLIS
While Eid staycations in the UAE can be about jam-packed fun and plans, it can also be about taking a beat and grounding yourself. Terra Solis allows guests to come to a calming slow, with its spacious comfort-fits lidges and tenets. With private bathrooms, plush beds and private pools, sink into the quiet sounds of the Arabian desert, as you realign in luxury.
AL MAHA RESORT AND SPA
Only at Al Maha Resort can you be greeted by a rare Arabian oryx as you awake from a tranquil slumber. Prioritising privacy with opulence overall, this boutique hotel is located alongside the majestic dunes of the city’s open landscape. With a heat-controlled infinity pool and private villas, relish in untouched territory filled with comfort and sophistication.
