Discover Sir Bani Yas Island
Looking for luxury on a budget? The Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa on Sir Bani Yas Island has the "perfect escape" for you.
A full board package starts at Dh1,450 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft beverages, overnight accommodation in a deluxe sea-view room for two and one activity per person based on double occupancy.
Guests can relax in a deluxe room with amazing views of the Arabian Sea and indulge in the array of recreational activities that the island has to offer. This package is available exclusively at anantara.com for a minimum of two nights per booking.
Jump for joy at Wire World Park
Designed for mini daredevils, Dubai Sports World's new Wire World Park at the Dubai World Trade Centre lets you soar into the air on trampolines or weave through an exciting circuit of wooden platforms installed and secured on a two-metre-high base.
The indoor rope course is open until August 29, from 11am to 10pm. Entry to the mobile course costs Dh30 per person, per hour for children ages 3 to 12, and Dh35 per person for a five-minute session on the bungee trampoline for ages 4 or older (between 15kg to 99kg).
Look your best
Throughout September, men can indulge in a classic Moroccan bath followed by a nail pampering session for Dh295 at any Jazz Lounge Spa in the UAE. The Invigorating Eid package includes a traditional hammam treatment which uses steam to help remove toxins and black soap exfoliation to leave skin incredibly soft. The classic manicure and pedicure includes a gentle soak, cleanse, nail shape and buff complete with a soothing hand and foot massage to finish. www.jazzloungespa.com
Get a cooking lesson in Bali
Try your hand at Balinese cuisine with a couple's cooking lesson at Banyan Tree Ungasan in Bali. It's a great way for culinary-minded newlyweds to discover their passion for gastronomic delights.
Through an interactive cookery classes, guests are given step-by-step instructions on how to prepare traditional dishes before sitting down to enjoy their creations. In the evening, couples can indulge in exquisite cuisine at one of the several restaurants at the resort or retreat to their private villa for a candle-lit seafood or traditional Indonesian barbecue meal served by a chef and waiter. Dh2,400 per villa per night, plus Dh344 for Balinese cooking class. www.banyantree.com
Enjoy a Maldives resort experience for free
From now until August 20, every couple or family staying at luxury Maldives resort Angsana Velavaru will be invited to celebrate the resort’s anniversary by choosing from among five of its special, complimentary experiences.
Guests can "Make a Wish" choosing from a sunset cruise, pre-dinner cocktails or discounts on spa, food or beverages during their stay. The resort’s "genie manager" will grant wishes to a few lucky guests each day.www.angsana.com/Velavaru
