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TravelVacationEid

by Dara Morgan

Eid Al-Adha 2025: Top Staycations You Deserve

28 May 2025

Summer has arrived, and with it, the universally accepted excuse to avoid productivity. It is far too hot to function (despite the A/C, obviously), and the only thing on your calendar should be “poolside lounging, with snacks.” Thankfully, Eid Al-Adha falls on Thursday, June 5 this year, which means you have been handed a guilt-free pass to shut your laptop, gather your favourite humans, and escape the endless Teams pings. Hotels across the region (and beyond) are rolling out their best offers — and the best moment to book? Ideally yesterday, but now will do.

Dubai

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

Price: From 750 AED per night for 2 adults + 2 kids Offer: Half Board Dine Around If your idea of a holiday involves eating with reckless abandon and pretending your children are civilised in restaurants, this one is for you. With over 130 dining options through More Cravings and free stays (and meals) for kids under 14, this package is as much a win for your wallet as it is for your appetite. Breakfast at Levantera? Delightful. Lunch or dinner wherever the mood takes you? Even better. All you need to do is choose between sunbathing and the kids' pool. Or both.
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Radisson Blu Dubai Media City

Price: From AED 229
This one is for those who want to staycation without giving up city comforts. From room upgrades to late check-outs and breakfast included, it is a no-fuss deal with just enough polish. The location? Perfectly placed for doing absolutely nothing productive. Ideal.
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W Dubai — The Palm

Price: From 2,452 AED
Stay here if you like your staycations with a side of drama — good drama. Think sea-view upgrades, 100 AED credit to blow on sushi or cocktails, and full access to the beach, gym, and WET Deck. You will wake up to waves, tan by noon, and sip something fabulous by sunset. You will return to work glowing suspiciously.
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The H Dubai

Offer: 25% Off + Eid Brunch
Your ideal option if you prefer to stay in the middle of everything and occasionally leave the room. Includes brunch (yes, brunch), spa vouchers, free stays for kids, and views of the city skyline. There is a kids’ zone and henna artist, so you can brunch in peace while they are distracted. Everyone wins.
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Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

Because sometimes the best memories involve no queues, no airports, and just a hint of Paris in the air. At Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, your Eid stay turns into a full family experience — from spa sessions at Sofitel Spa with L'Occitane and sushi menus at Taiko to a magical kids’ club AstroKids inspired by Le Petit Prince. And for an extra touch of meaning, every night you book under their special Eid offer contributes €3 to the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Foundation, supporting children’s education around the world. A stay that pampers you and does some good? Très bien.
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Abu Dhabi

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Price: From 1,650 AED for 2 nights
Book this one if you enjoy roller coasters and children screaming with joy (or sugar). Every night of your stay gets you access to a Yas Theme Park — Ferrari World, Warner Bros., or Yas Waterworld — so technically it is a wellness retreat, just the loud kind. Kids under 12 stay, eat, and play for free, and parents get to pretend it is not just an elaborate ploy to ride rollercoasters guilt-free.
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The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Price: From 1,200 AED per night
This one is basically a family movie marathon with room service and roller coasters. Between breakfast with cartoon characters and nightly screenings at the dive-in theatre, you will almost forget you are still in the UAE. Yas Theme Park access is included, and so are bragging rights.
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Saudi Arabia

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Price: From 210 SAR per child supplement
Serene, exclusive, and no sand in your shoes unless you want it. The St. Regis Red Sea offers tasteful family-style dinners, spa discounts, and a reason to finally visit Saudi’s most beautiful new coastline. Use promotional code ES7 to access the offer.
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Maldives (Surprise!)

For those who are willing to get a real escape — and is ready to fly.

Heritance Aarah

Booking until: October 2026
This is not a staycation. It is an escape from space and time. You get butlers, cocktail classes, a cooking class, snorkelling, wellness consultations, and sunsets that might make you cry. It is so idyllic you may never return — or at least threaten not to.
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CROSSROADS Maldives

Choose between Hard Rock Maldives (for families who like poolside playlists) and SAii Lagoon (for those who say “I’m vibing” unironically). Both connect to a Marina filled with food, spa options, and enough ice cream to forget any heatwave. Great for families, couples, or people who just want to post sunset photos and say, “Just another day.”
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JA Manafaru

Offer: Up to 30% Off + Perks
When: June 4–14
Float your breakfast, cruise with dolphins, and relax at a 100% — because you are an adult and this is your Eid treat. Spa credits, room upgrades, and just enough barefoot luxury to make you wonder if you can take another vacation immediately.
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Hilton Maldives Amingiri

This is not just a trip — it is a family bonding exercise disguised as luxury. With overwater villas, pizza-making sessions, and night fishing, you will be forced to admit this might be better than Netflix. And yes, they include breakfast, resort credit, water sports, and a professional family photo — because someone has to update the fridge magnets.
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