Not Travelling for Eid? Check Out These Eid Al Fitr Staycations in the UAE

If you’re staying in the UAE this Eid Al Fitr, there’s no shortage of staycation options offering luxury, comfort, and festive perks. From desert escapes to beachfront resorts, here’s a curated list of the top ten deals for residents.

Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai

The resort offers deluxe rooms with breakfast for two at Andalucia restaurant from AED1,060 per night. Guests can enjoy early check-in from 11 am, late check-out at 4 pm, and upgrades to junior or executive suites, subject to availability. An AED200 credit at Oasis Pool Bar and Lounge is included. (March 19–22; Wadi Al Safa 5; 04 435 4444)

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

This Thai-style beachfront resort offers up to 10% savings on rooms or villas for UAE and GCC residents, plus a daily resort credit of up to AED500 for dining or spa use. Breakfast is included, along with 10% off resort restaurants, 20% off selected leisure activities, and 30% off spa treatments. Early check-in at 11 am and late check-out at 5 pm are available. (Ongoing; Palm Jumeirah; 04 567 8888)

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort

Located 4km off Dubai’s coastline, the resort offers up to 10% savings on room rates, daily breakfast for two adults and up to two children under 12, and a daily resort credit of up to AED750. Complimentary 60-minute massages are included for villa stays, along with early check-in and late check-out. (Ongoing; World Islands; 04 567 8777)

Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal

UAE residents can enjoy 25% off rooms and suites or stay three nights for the price of two. Both hotels offer 25% off Awaken spa treatments, access to Aquaventure Waterpark, and a range of dining options including Michelin-starred restaurants. Complimentary access to Atlantis’ aquarium and entertainment is included until March 22. (Until May 31; Palm Jumeirah; 04 426 0000)

JA Ocean View Hotel, Dubai

The hotel offers a complimentary room upgrade subject to availability, 2pm late check-out, daily breakfast, 20% off food and drinks, and one hour of padel tennis. Located near The Walk in JBR, it provides easy access to public beaches, shopping, and restaurants. (Until March 28; Jumeirah Beach Residence; 04 814 5599)

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

The hotel offers 25% off the best available rate for four-night stays, with rates starting from AED1,170 per night. The package includes daily breakfast and early check-in from noon, with late check-out at 3 pm subject to availability. The hotel is directly connected to Mall of the Emirates, home to Ski Dubai and other attractions. (Until March 31; Barsha; 04 341 0000)

Mama Shelter Dubai

This quirky Business Bay hotel offers 20% off bed-and-breakfast stays over Eid, along with 20% off all food and beverages, including Mama Restaurant, Mama Trattoria, Mama Skypool, and Mamm’s Bar. Bookings are available online using the code PKMSSC. (Until September 30; Business Bay; 04 527 0888)

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Reset Escape staycation includes rooms from AED523, early check-in from 10 am, late check-out until 6 pm, two-for-one spa treatments at Saray Spa, complimentary buffet breakfast, and access to the children’s club. (Until September 30; Palm Jumeirah; 04 666 1111)

Melia Desert Palm, Dubai

Set on a 64-hectare polo estate, this resort offers 25% off suites and villas, a tour of the stables, complimentary afternoon tea, a 30-minute relaxation massage per guest, and AED100 food and beverage credit per guest. (Ongoing; Al Awir Road; 04 323 8888)

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai

The resort offers UAE and GCC residents 30% off all accommodation, with complimentary stays for children under 12. Daily breakfast, 20% off food and beverages, 20% off the beach club, 30% off spa treatments, and 50% off water sports are included. Rates start from AED1,200 per room. (Ongoing; Pearl Jumeirah; 04 376 6000)