Travel | Treat Yourself To A Getaway This Eid

Whether you stay in the UAE, take a short hop around the region or opt for a far-flung destination for Eid Al Fitr, we’ve picked the perfect places in which to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

STAY LOCAL | Spend your Eid in the UAE, enjoying five-star luxury and experiencing local customs and traditions

The Palace Hotel, Downtown, Dubai

Situated in the heart of Downtown with The Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa on your doorstep, Middle Eastern heritage is evident in every facet of the hotel’s sumptuous surroundings. Book into a stylish guest room or one of the 81 spacious suites before hitting up the traditional hammam for a luxury treatment. And with seven dining options on offer, including the award-winning Argentine restaurant Asado, your Eid Al Fitr evenings will be something to remember. Visit here

The Address 

One & Only The Palm, Dubai

It’s all about the spectacular views here. The quiet location on the Palm, away from the majority of the emirate’s endless construction, is guaranteed to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city for a serene stay. Choose to stay in a beachfront villa or Palm Beach mansion and we recommend taking in the visual and edible treats on offer at STAY by Yannick Alléno, where you’ll dine under black crystal chandeliers. Lastly, the two-hour Palm Escape for two people, which includes treatments and a two-course lunch, is de rigueur. Visit here

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

The world-famous five-star hotel boasts a choice of six suites and three different room options along with nine places to dine, including the Michelin-starred Hakkasan. Or you can opt to stay in your room and be treated to the Palace Ceremony. And you’re also perfectly placed to visit the stunning Grand Mosque and all the attractions of the UAE capital. Visit here

Emirates Palace 

SHORT HOP | Only little further afield a world of tranquility awaits

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

Set alongside the Gulf of Oman and surrounded by rugged mountains and stunning terrain, this natural stone and wood ‘village’ of luxury villas is a peaceful place in which to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Ideal for couples and families alike, enjoy lively barbecues and buffets – featuring succulent seafood from Musandam – and partake in some of the many activities, including archery, wakeboarding (lessons are provided) and feeding the resort’s goats from their own organic garden. Plus, the Ramadan tent will be available until the third night of Eid Al Fitr. Visit here

Eid deal: Villas from Dhs4,320++ per night for two people, including breakfast

Zighy Bay

 Le Gray, Beirut

Revel in Eid celebrations in one of the world’s hippest cities. The ultra-chic Le Gray boasts fabulous souks, boutiques and endlessly explorable alleyways ensuring an adventure at every turn. With a rooftop restaurant, poolside eatery and café serving up authentic pizzas, you might not want to set foot outside the hotel. We recommend booking into the PureGray Health Club & Spa for one of their bespoke and seasonal treatments.

Eid deal: Enjoy an upgrade to an Executive Suite with complementary daily breakfast for two when booking for a minimum of three nights in a Premium Room. 

The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, stay in a one-, two- or three-bedroom villa with views over the lagoon or the surrounding hills and enjoy the peace and tranquility the resort is renowned for. With seven dining options, including Italian, international and Oriental, you’re spoilt for choice. Plus there’s two temperature-controlled outdoor pools to cool off in, all-action watersports on offer, two golf courses nearby and of course, the luxurious spa, where the Four Hands Massage is a standout treatment. Visit here

Get Rewarded: Go to rotanarewards.com and sign up for either the Classic, Select or Exclusive membership (charges apply for the latter) to earn points and discounts on stays at Rotana resorts.

LONG HAUL | Jet away for your most memorable holiday yet

Nira Caledonia, Edinburgh

Nira Caledonia

Escape the summer heat to spend Eid with friends in Scotland’s historic capital with a three-night package that’ll see you whisked skywards in a helicopter, rolling in a Bentley and teeing off at two of the most prestigious championship golf courses in the world – Kingsbarns Golf Links and Gleneagles – with Nira Caledonia’s Heli-Golf package. Not a golfer? Leave hubby on the fairways and experience not only the stunning sights of the city, but also plenty of belly laughs at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Eid deal: Approx Dhs9,783 per person (based on two double rooms and four golfers), or approx Dhs14,263 per person (based on one double room and two golfers). 

Gran Melia Roma Villa Agrippina Hotel, Rome

Situated just five minutes from the Vatican, Navona Square and St Peter’s Basilica, the five-star Gran Melia Rome Hotel is the ideal Italian base thanks to its stunning surroundings and chic, minimalist interior. Relax by the pool, with the River Tiber rushing past nearby; or wander through the extensive gardens before taking in the sights and sounds of the Eternal City. And with massage bathtubs and Clarins products awaiting you back in your en suite, you can unwind before trying out one of the five restaurants on site.

Cash Back: Sign up to the MeliaRewards loyalty programme for free at melia.com and receive €20 per room, per day to spend in the hotel’s bars, restaurants and room service.

Viceroy Maldives, Maldives

Reached via an exhilarating seaplane ride from the capital Male to the private island of Vagaru in the Shaviyani Atoll, the Viceroy Maldives boasts a mix of beach and water villas, all with private plunge pools and Mac Mini computers in every villa. Try daily yoga – with seven different variations taught – along with meditation, before experiencing an array of treatments and packages in the spa. Plus, there’s four delicious dining options, including a Treehouse which serves up Middle Eastern mezzes accompanied by spectacular views across the Indian Ocean.

Viceroy Maldives