Plan a weekend mini break with the brood before school starts!
I don’t know about you mamas, but the imminent start of a new school year just makes me want to book up a last minute break before the craziness of juggling early mornings, after-school activities and homework ensues! Here are just a few of the fab deals in the UAE (and one a little further afield) to treat yourselves and the fam to pronto!
One of the most family friendly hotel’s in Dubai – complete with its own waterpark, kids club, oodles of swimming options and a few of our fave watering holes, a great option for a staycay with the whole gang!
The offer:
25% off best available room rates, starting at AED 850 per night including breakfast, free access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, a free diving session in the pool and kids’ club access.
Valid Until: Friday, 30 September
T’s & C’s:
Please contact the hotel for details. A valid Emirates ID must be shown at check-in.
To book:
Call: + 971 (0)4 348 0000
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With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the Hajjar Mountains, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort is hailed as being one of the most family friendly hotels in the region, with pools and restaurants galore plus a whole heap of kiddie activities including an awesome kiddie’s club!
The offer:
Bed & Breakfast for AED 199 per person in a double occupancy room.
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner for AED 349 per person in a double occupancy room. Book for 2 consecutive nights and get the third (room only) for free!
Including taxes and service charges
Valid Until: Friday, 30 September
T’s & C’s:
Valid weekdays only (Sat – Weds)
Not available during public holidays
How to book:
Call + 971 (0) 9 244 9000
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The uber-chilled, palm shaded pools will offer a welcome respite from 40 (or 50!) degree heat at this time of year, mamas – as will a fab spa for mama (and dad), kids club complete with little splash park for the littles and plenty of dining options to feast at.
The offer:
Bed & Breakfast from AED 590 per room per night plus complimentary breakfast buffet for two and complimentary lunch or dinner buffet for two at ‘Flow Kitchen’. Kids will also get complimentary daily access to the award-winning ‘Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club. Complimentary transport to Dubai’s shopping malls also included.
Including fees and taxes
Valid Until: Wednesday, 31 August
T’s and C’s:
A non-refundable one night deposit is required and black-out dates apply. Daily lunch or dinner buffet is applicable for two people at the family-friendly restaurant Flow Kitchen and children under 5 years old dine for free when accompanied by an adult. Beverages are not included and no credit can be applied to other restaurants. Kids Club access is limited to two hours, per day, per child
How to book:
Call +971 (0)4 311 5566 or email ThePalm.Reservations@fairmont.com
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If grandparents are in town or you can get the kids on a sleepover then this one’s best for mama and dad – a mega romantic, utterly gorgeous getaway nestled in a palm oasis deep within a magical dune and desert landscape. Every suite has its own private pool and deck – perfect for stargazing at night or watching for Arabian oryx and gazelle during the day. Can’t bear to leave the sprogs? If they’re over 10 they can come, too.
The Offer:
Bed & Breakfast starting at AED 1,800 per night and Bed, Breakfast and lunch or dinner at AED 3,200.
20% off on food & beverages (when booking on bed & breakfast), 20% discount on spa treatments, 10% discount on spa products and 20% discount on any day packages.
Inclusive of service charges and fees.
Valid until: Wednesday, 31 August
T’s & C’s:
If booking a full board package, you can avail pay second stay 3 nights promotion.
All applicable discounts are valid during your stay only.
Rates are excluding AED 20 tourism fee per night.
Not valid on public holidays and blackout dates.
No children under the age of 10 are permitted at the resort.
How to book:
Phone: +971 (0) 4 832 9900
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If the dramatic arrival at Zighy Bay – through the Hajar Mountains (or apparently by paraglide) doesn’t impress you then the hotel will. 82 pool villas designed to look like a traditional Omani village but with every modcon you could wish for plus those little touches that make a hotel stay so special – this is high up on our hit-list this year, mamas!
The Offer:
20% off best available rates, 20% off spa treatments, 20% off food & beverage (excluding alcohol), Arabic welcome amenities, 2-piece pressing service on arrival day, daily buffet breakfast, kids under 12 years eat and sleep for free, scheduled morning activities, upgrade to next villa category (subject to availability), early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability).
Valid until: Wednesday, 31 August
T’s & C’s:
2-night minimum stay. Maximum 2 children can eat and sleep for free and selection is from a children’s menu only. Valid ID to be shown on check-in
How to book:
Call + 0344 557 4321
And for something a little further afield – but be quick and book before tomorrow (Wednesday, 3 August, 2016) to snap up this offer!
The Maldives is like nowhere else on earth – a complete paradise combining crystal clear waters with white powdery sand and pure natural beauty – it’s expensive but a must-do at least once in a lifetime mamas so book while there’s an offer!
The Offer:
40% off your accommodation at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, including daily breakfast
Valid until: Monday, 31 July 2017 – BUT you need to book by Wednesday, 3 August 2016!
T’s & C’s:
Book by Wednesday, 3 August.
Rate is subject to a 10% service charge, 12% goods & services tax (GST), and green tax of GBP 5 per person per night.
Offer and inclusions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or package, and is non exchangeable, transferrable or redeemable for cash.
How to book:
Tel +960 664 4111 or email reservations.maldives@anantara.com
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