Magnificent seven: Eid Al Adha getaways in the UAE

Ras Al Khaimah

Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach

Cradled in the enclave of Al Jazirah Hamra, this 32-villa resort is spread across a private shore of white sand and is fringed with desert greenery. Located on a private beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the high-end resort is 13 minutes’ walk from Al Hamra Golf Club and 5km from Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club. All the Bedouin-inspired rooms have direct beach access.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport : 2 hours (210 km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour (81km)

Price: Dh2,950 per villa per night on twin-sharing basis.

Call: 07-206 7777

Fujairah

Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach resort

This coastal retreat sits on a 230 metre stretch of pristine beach fronting the Indian Ocean and Hajar mountains. The hotel offers scuba diving under the supervision of a PADI instructor.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 2 hour 50 minutes (279 km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport: (1 hour 30 minutes) 150km

Price : Dh2,166 per room per night on twin-sharing basis for a superior room.

Call: 09-244 9000

Ajman

Ajman Palace Hotel

The 254-room beach hotel is by far Ajman’s best kept secret. The 4-star property is a picturesque sanctuary, 11km from the Sharjah International Airport.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 36 minutes (152.7km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport: 31 minutes (26km

Price: Dh799 per room per night on twin-sharing basis.

Call: 06-701 8888

Umm Al Quwain

Dreamland Aqua Park

Check yourself into a fancy cabana for some waterside camping where up to four people can stay.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 52 minutes (197.5km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport : 51 minutes (66.1 km)

Price : Dh900 per cabana per night on twin-sharing basis

Call: 06-768 1888

Abu Dhabi

Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara

Overlooking the eastern mangrove lagoon national park in Abu Dhabi, this Arabian-style hotel is the perfect getaway for a short break.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 20 minutes (23.7km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour 23 minutes (142.2 km)

Price: Dh950 per room per night on twin-sharing basis

Call: 02-656 1399

Dubai

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa

The 42-suite resort is nestled in a verdant palm oasis in Dubai, deep in the desert and surrounded by protected wildlife area. Guests can enjoy two complimentary desert activities daily.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 1 hour 40 minutes (160.3km)

Distance from Dubai International airport: 52 minutes (67.4 km)

Price: Dh2,800 per room on twin-sharing basis for the Bedouin suite.

Call: 04-832 9900

Sharjah

Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa

Overlooking the Persian Gulf, this five-star property is right in the middle of Sharjah’s beach district. The art museum is 6km away.

Distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 2 hours (200 km)

Distance from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes (40km)

Price: Dh800 per room per night on twin-sharing basis

Call: 06-563 0000

(All prices are approximate)