Would you spend Dh100,000 on a holiday? Here are top 5 luxury Eid Al Adha escapes from UAE

Dubai: With Eid Al Adha just around the corner, UAE residents are looking forward to a much-needed break. While many look forward to traditional celebrations and family gatherings, it is an opportunity to indulge in an unforgettable, luxurious escape for some.

But would you consider splashing out Dh100,000 for that perfect getaway? If the answer is a resounding yes, here are the top five luxury Eid Al Adha escapes from the UAE that might tempt you.

The Maldives remains an eternal favourite for UAE residents seeking the ultimate in tropical indulgence. Imagine stepping onto your own private atoll, where an overwater bungalow with a personal butler awaits. Dh100,000 could easily secure you a week in a top-tier resort with exclusive dining experiences, private yacht excursions to uninhabited islands, and unparalleled diving or snorkelling in pristine waters.

Most luxurious hotel: Soneva Secret has the atoll’s first floating villa, 24/7 butler service and an on-site astronomer to point out the stars. Stays start at $3,200 (Dh11,753) per night.

How to get there: Fly Beond, one of the only all-Business class commercial airlines in the world. Flying the Maldivian airline would cost you approximately Dh7,188 per ticket.

Exotic elegance in Thailand

While Thailand is known for its affordability, the luxury sector offers experiences that can hit the Dh100,000 bill. Consider a stay in a lavish private villa in Phuket or Koh Samui, complete with a dedicated chef and infinity pool overlooking the Andaman Sea or Gulf of Thailand. Your itinerary could include private cultural tours, Muay Thai lessons with a renowned instructor, and exquisite fine dining experiences.

Where to stay: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Thailand is among the most expensive hotels in the country. The stay starts at Dh8,927 per night for a bamboo tent.

How to get there: The most expensive flights to Thailand are typically those in first class or business class or during peak travel seasons like July and August. For example, first-class flights to Bangkok on Emirates can start at $8,640 (Dh31,734).

Serene Seychelles

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of the Seychelles, where granite islands meet turquoise waters. A Dh100,000 holiday here could mean residing in an ultra-luxury villa on a secluded peninsula, enjoying private helicopter transfers, exploring the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage site with a personal guide, and unwinding with spa treatments amidst lush tropical surroundings.

Where to stay: A suite at the Six Senses Zil Pasyon will set you back Dh12,436 per night.

How to get there: Direct first-class flights on Emirates would set you back Dh24,795.

A rendezvous in the French Riviera

A private jet charter to the French Riviera could easily fall within this budget, whisking you away to the glamour of St. Tropez or Monaco. Imagine a stay in a five-star hotel with stunning sea views, private yacht charters along the coastline, Michelin-starred dining experiences, and exclusive access to the region's famed nightlife. .

Where to stay: Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, will set you back a whopping Dh87,742 per night. However, a week-long stay at this resort would extend your budget by a whopping Dh500,000.

How to get there: The cost to fly private from Dubai to the French Riviera can range from EUR55,000 (Dh229,592) to EUR112,000 (Dh467,532), depending on the type of aircraft and specific destination within the Riviera.

Discover Japan

For a cultural and luxurious adventure, consider an immersive journey through Japan. A Dh100,000 budget could encompass first-class flights, stays in traditional Ryokans with private onsens, exclusive guided tours of ancient temples and serene gardens, exquisite Kaiseki dining experiences, and even private bullet train journeys across the country.

Where to stay: A stay at the Amanemu, a luxury ryokan-style onsen resort in Ise Shima National Park, Mie Prefecture, Japan, will set you back Dh10,103 per night.

How to get there: An Etihad Airways flight to Osaka will set you back a cool Dh21,680 per ticket.

If none of the above options are favourable to you, there is the epitome of all luxury breaks - the Four Seasons Private Jet trips 24-day globe-circling journey aboard the Four Seasons Private Jet.

The luxury hotel group just announced the first four journeys in its 2027 collection of Private Jet Experience itineraries - Uncharted Discovery (starting at Dh859,482 per person), Asia Unveiled (Dh613,391 per person) International Intrigue (Dh 844,790 per person) and Timeless Encounters (Dh863,155 per person) introducing new destinations including Cartagena, Colombia and Tamarindo, Mexico alongside guest favourites such as the Serengeti, Antarctica, Paris, Tokyo, Bangkok and Dubai.

Marc Speichert, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Four Seasons, said, "With 100 per cent of surveyed guests saying they would likely travel with us again and 2025 occupancy pacing ahead of last year, the excitement for our 2027 journeys speaks to the enduring power of personalised and thoughtfully curated experiences.”