1. A SUITE ESCAPE
For those looking to start the New Year in palatial luxury, head for the opulent surrounds of Al Habtoor Palace. Situated in the heart of Dubai in Al Habtoor City, check yourself into one of the property’s elegant suites, and you will enjoy Bentley airport transfers, 20 per cent savings on food and beverage, afternoon tea at Sidra as well as complimentary mini bar on arrival. There’s also daily breakfast at BQ French Kitchen & Bar, 25 per cent savings on select treatments at the award-winning Silk Spa and complimentary tickets to the aquatic theatre show of La Perle by Dragone.
2. BAHRAIN BLISS
Blow away January blues with a laid-back, luxurious escape to The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. Here, where the city of Manama meets the sea, guests can experience a lavish getaway at a property known to many as the jewel in Bahrain’s crown. Nuzzled on the bay of Al Seef, the property offers a slice of paradise, with relaxation sewn into every corner of the resort. You can enjoy a therapeutic massage at the Ritz-Carlton Spa or soak up the sun at the Beach Club – the beauty is, whatever your choice, it is all up to you. Book the Romance Package using the promotional code LVU this January and you will receive VIP room amenities as well as a sumptuous four-course menu and one soft beverage for two people at the Primavera.
3. DESERT LUXURY
Nestled within the city of Dubai, you’ll find the tranquil surrounds of Arabian retreat, Meliá Desert Palm Dubai. Here, you can relax underneath swaying palm trees by the swimming pool or explore a lush, 64-hectare polo estate on a guided buggy tour, where you can cast your eyes on roaming peacocks. Next, enjoy a calming outdoor yoga session, before placing yourself in the expert hands of Samana Spa’s therapists, where you can indulge in a blissful treatment. When stomachs murmur, pull up a chair at the newly reopened Epicure and savour plates of Levantine tastes, before enjoying a nightcap at atmospheric Red Bar.
