As the summer holidays begin to draw closer, you have that wonderful week’s window, just before the end of term, for Eid al-Adha. Why not escape Dubai and take a staycation exploring our other beautiful emirates? It’s also an ideal way of beating the heat.

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah has put together packages for every pocket. It’s in a prime location, with the Indian Ocean on one side and the tranquillity and lower temperatures of the Hajar Mountains on the other. The resort is made up of 218 spacious rooms, that offer inter-connecting rooms to host families of all sizes. Which all offer beach and landscape views, making it the perfect choice for a family break away.

The resort has something the whole family will enjoy, with one of the largest pools on the East coast, a luxurious newly refurbished spa, gym and a water sports centre that offers diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing too. Their fantastic family facilities include a poolside bar (meaning you don’t have to leave the children to get a drink), mini golf, beach volley ball and a Kid’s Club with its own splash pool, as well as a much-welcomed, gentle sea breeze from the resort’s private beach.

There are not one, but eight places to eat at Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort . Our favourites include, Gonu Bar & Grill which is a beautiful beach-front restaurant and grill; serving up turf and surf delicacies. In Sapore, you feel like you’ve been transported to the Amalfi Coast with its chic ambience and authentic tasting Italian food. If you fancy something more exotic, Taste offers a unique combo of Asian flavours with Indian and Thai dishes, and Baywatch restaurant will save you from getting dehydrated at the pool or beach, with its extensive drinks menu. If there’s an important match you just can’t miss, escape to Astros, a sports bar with floor-to-ceiling windows on the 20th floor. If sport isn’t your thing, it is the best place to catch a beautiful sunset. Views is an all-day restaurant and presents an extensive buffet selection for breakfast, lunch, and themed dinners throughout the week. We’re full just thinking about it.

If excursions are your thing, then there are a range of scenic hikes around the resort. Discover the beauty of the Indian Ocean while exploring vibrant coral reefs and perhaps some boat wrecks, with diving and water sports schedule at Al Boom Diving Centre (third-party operated). If that all sounds too much like hard work for a holiday, then why not book the children into the kid’s club whilst you enjoy a pamper at the spa.

Summer special offers for UAE residents

Catering for everyone’s needs and budgets, you can enjoy a spacious, deluxe room with a guaranteed sea view and breakfast included from just AED 730. Or you can upgrade to a Half Board package with a spacious sea-facing room and breakfast and dinner included from AED 850. The All-Inclusive package means you can go all, out making the most of the multiple dining options available at Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, and have your fill of house beverages for AED 1,150.

If you’re looking to unwind and relax why not opt in for the Bed & breakfast only deal or indulge in Escape! Which is a Spa Package made to offer ultimate relaxation and tranquillity and features a selected spa treatment for guests.

To find out more about Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah, or to book your stay now, call 09 244 9000, email or www.lemeridien-alaqah.com.

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