• Summer Offers at Sofitel Dubai The Palm

    Summer Offers at Sofitel Dubai The Palm

    The pearlescent private beach at Sofitel Dubai The Palm beckons Whether you want to escape for a staycation and make the most of your summer in Dubai, or just enjoy a day by the pool, Sofitel Dubai The Palm has…

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  • Hotel review: Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman

    Hotel review: Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman

    We take the short trip to Oman to explore the culinary delights and selection of outdoor pursuits on offer at Kempinski Hotel Muscat… If you’re looking to escape Dubai’s hustle and bustle for a weekend staycation, jump onboard the short…

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  • Staycation review: Rixos Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    Staycation review: Rixos Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

      Perfect for a weekend getaway, the newly-opened Rixos Saadiyat Island is located just an hour’s drive from Dubai. Considering it’s just a straight-through, easy ride along Sheikh Zayed Road and across Yas Island, arriving at Rixos Saadiyat Island makes…

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  • Staycation review: Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

    Staycation review: Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

      A bucket-list destination for those looking to experience UAE traditions in a super-luxe wildlife resort. Sitting on the decking admiring the rolling golden dunes beyond our suite’s pool edge, I spot a young, curious gazelle pop his head through…

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  • Staycation review: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

    Staycation review: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

      Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s striking exteriors can be spotted from afar when taking the short one-hour drive from Dubai to the UAE capital. The architecture involved in creating this geometric, futuristic-looking building is certainly impressive, and its blue glass…

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  • Staycation review: Fairmont The Palm, Dubai

    Staycation review: Fairmont The Palm, Dubai

      A long-standing, firm favourite of Dubai’s five-star hospitality scene, Fairmont The Palm offers a Mediterranean resort-style escape without the need to venture outside of Dubai’s urban surroundings. Suitable for both couples and families alike, the hotel is home to…

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  • Staycation review: Zaya Nurai Island

    Staycation review: Zaya Nurai Island

      We travel to the beautiful Zaya Nurai Island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, where peace, privacy and paradise combine to offer UAE residents a Maldives-like escape, without the need to catch a flight. Since opening in 2015, Zaya…

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  • Staycation review: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island

    Staycation review: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island

      Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island is the newest property to open on Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after beachfront. Since opening its doors in November 2018, the resort has become a firm favourite with residents and tourists a like – and during…

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