1. GO BIG IN ABU DHABI
Are you searching for a weekend stay that has it all? Then make W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island your next destination and you’ll have the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit as your backdrop, as well as one of the biggest brunches in the capital to enjoy. Choose the B.I.G Brunch Stay and kickstart the day with a delightful breakfast for two before an afternoon at the B.I.G brunch at Garage, featuring toe-tapping beats and five sumptuous culinary hubs. Afterwards there’s 20 per cent discount to be enjoyed on à la carte orders at the property’s seven restaurants and bars. And to top it off, send your staycation satisfaction into overdrive with early check-in and late check-out. To reserve the B.I.G Brunch Stay, enter promotional code D60 when booking online.
2. SUMMER SANCTUARY
A beacon of light and luxury, One&Only The Palm is inviting GCC residents to experience sophisticated living this summer, with a plethora of dining and wellness experiences. Set upon Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent, dine at venues under the eye of acclaimed French Chef, Yannick Alléno, such as 101 Dining Lounge and Marina where seafood paella is paired with a bottle of rosé and sunset views of the Arabian Gulf. Or, discover exquisite fine dining at the two Michelin-starred STAY by Yannick Alléno. When it’s time to slow down, place yourself at the UAE’s only Guerlain Spa, featuring suites, a relaxation room, a private swimming pool and calming lounge. Choose the Summer Staycation package and you will receive Dhs500 (US$135) in credit, redeemable against food and beverage, or on a treatment in the spa. There’s also a daily sundowner in the lounge, daily access to Aquaventure Waterpark, and 24-hour breakfast that can be served to your room.
3. A LIFE OF LUXURY
Weave a little old-world Arabian charm into your summer at The Abu Dhabi EDITION. The stylish property overlooking the picturesque Al Bateen Marina is home to a chic outside swimming pool, transformative wellness experiences at EDITION Spa and a hair salon from one of the world’s leading hair stylists, Rossano Ferretti. Gourmands can indulge in delicious cuisine at four venues including the Mediterranean-inspired, Alba Terrace, the British Rock n’ Roll steakhouse, Oak Room, the healthy eating hotspot, Market at EDITION, and the clandestine speakeasy, Library Bar. As night falls, retire to one of 198 rooms and suites where sophisticated neutral tones come with stunning views of the Abu Dhabi cityscape. Book the EDITION Escape package and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal at Alba Terrace before waking up to an award-winning breakfast at Market at EDITION the next morning.
4. COASTAL CHARM

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is welcoming GCC residents to the tranquil coastal surrounds of northern Qatar with its Summer Wellness Escape package. The Middle East’s first full immersion resort that employs traditional Arabic & Islamic medicine practices, guests are taken on a transformative journey towards better health. Staying in the Zulal Discovery property of the resort, guests will be greeted with a health and wellness consultation upon arrival before enjoying one daily treatment, three wellness meals per day, full access to the resort’s state-of-the-art facilities and access to an array of group classes and activities. There’s also 20 per cent off à la carte treatments and therapies, and guests who select the Summer Wellness Escape offer when booking the Discovery Reconnect Retreat will also enjoy 25 per cent off on stays. Prices from Dhs1,735 ($470) per night for two people sharing.

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