Hotel living in Dubai, and the region in general, has become a culture on its own. From weekly staycations to booking a room just to work in, hotels here don’t just cater to tourists alone but to those in the city looking for a change in pace. As the hotter months approach, replacing the usual outdoor activities with a night at the hotel is in due course. And if that’s on the agenda, then don’t forget to double-check these deals before booking a room.
Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa invites guests to take a brief and meaningful pause amongst the dunes. Till May 31, those looking to visit for a staycation can enjoy 20% savings on the best available rate, with stays starting from Dhs 2,400++ per night. This includes full-board dining, two signature desert activities per day, Dhs 200 spa credit, and no minimum length of stay required, offering a flexible plan to briefly escape.
JA Ocean View Hotel

For remote workers looking to WFH, AKA Work From Hotel, then JA Ocean View Hotel is offering a daily deal for those working their 9-6. For Dhs 200 per person, guests can get a sea view room for themselves for the day, access to the hotel’s fitness centre, pool, and a one-hour padel session. Coffee and bites can also be taken care of by making a trip to Il Motto Pizzeria, where you can find handmade pizzas and pastas.
Mandarin Oriental

Available across all Mandarin Oriental branches in the GCC, the hotel has designed a stay to exclusively work on taking a meaningful pause to reflect and heal. Available till August 31, the offer includes 20% savings on the best available rate, complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late check-out and 20% savings at The Spa and food and beverage, allowing guests to make the most of their facilities.
Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf

Introducing a daily poolside experience called ‘The Art of Doing Nothing’, this offer allows guests to lie by the water and, well, do nothing. Priced at Dhs 99 per adult, the price is fully redeemable across food and beverages, letting visitors take a break and unwind. Children accompanied by an adult will receive complimentary pool access and dining.
Meliá Desert Palm

20 minutes away from Downtown Dubai, yet incredibly immersive, Meliá Desert Palm is another desert resort worth experiencing for when you need to put a pause to city life. Their Al Waha Collection One Bedroom Villa Retreat is a curated programme of experiences that further help to disconnect. Each villa offers a private pool and a shaded terrace for al fresco dining. Guests will also receive a floating breakfast served in the villa pool, a 30-minute meditation or sound healing session, a bespoke bath and sleep ritual, complimentary fresh juices and curated in-villa snacks, VIP welcome amenities, and Dhs 500 credit per stay, redeemable across dining or spa experiences
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai

For those looking for a change in pace and opting for longer stay periods, Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is offering an exclusive long stay offer, which includes 40% savings across dining, 50% savings across spa treatments, and 20% off laundry services. Starting from Dhs 899 for seven days, the offer blends home comforts with luxe living.
SO/ UPTOWN DUBAI

Tucked in the heart of Uptown Dubai, SO/ UPTOWN DUBAI is offering a quick weekend experience with their Brunch & Bed offer. Held every Friday and Saturday night, the offer includes paying for an evening brunch at Citronelle and redeeming a room for Dhs 1. The package also includes complimentary breakfast for two, 50% off spa treatments, 30% off dining, and early check-in and late check-out. Bringing a lively brunch into a relaxed morning, it’s an easy way to make a spontaneous night out into a fun staycation!

