Eid Al Adha: 12 of the best hotel deals from the UAE and further afield

Whether you’re planning to visit somewhere nearby or venture further afield, we've got some great escapes to choose from

One hour's flight - OMAN: The new Kempinski Muscat Hotel is offering 50 per cent off connecting rooms for stays between August 16-25. Guests are provided with breakfast daily and a complimentary resort credit of 25 Omani Rials (Dh238) for each suite booked. The new 310-room resort boasts two swimming pools, a kids pool, kids’ club and a tennis court, along with a luxury spa. Rooms cost from 115 Omani rials (Dh1,100) per night. www.kempinski.com

Three hour's flight - INDIA: Alila Fort Bishangarh in Jaipur is offering GCC travellers 25 per cent off all packaged this Eid with rooms starting from 10,257 Indian Rupees (Dh546) per night. Perched on a granite hill, guests will be impressed by the hotel’s striking architecture upon arrival and the 360-degree views t offers of the Rajasthani landscape. The 59-room hotel is an hour from Jaipur Airport and has a kids’ club, farm-to-table restaurant, a pool, library and Spa Alila. www.alilahotels.com

Four hour's flight - THE MALDIVES: Coco Bodu Hithi is offering guests a free night if they book a three-night stay during the long weekend. Bookings include free transfers, breakfast, dinner, a welcome platter and shisha at sunset, along with discounts of 10 per cent at Coco Spa. Located 40 minutes from Male, rates start from US$500 (Dh1,836) per night.  www.cococollection.com

TURKEY: Raffles Istanbul is offering discounts of 15 per cent on selected room rates when booking in advance or 50 per cent off a second room. Located at the Zorlu Centre - a modern day bazaar packed with fashion, food and arts - the 136-room, 49-suite hotel has views of the Bosphorous, and offers luxury, an excuse to shop and a restaurant with a Michelin star. Rates start from 3,400 Turkish lira (Dh2,300) per night. www.raffles.com

Six hour's flight - MAURITIUS: The Residence Mauritius has a pay for one room and get one complimentary room worth considering for this Eid break. The offer includes breakfast. On the east coast of the island nation, the hotel boasts 163 rooms, three restaurants and as many outdoor pools and tennis courts, along with a ‘family concierge’ who can help you tailor your stay to suit your needs. Rates start from 18,980 Mauritian rupee (Dh2,035) per night. Go to www.cenizaro.com

THAILAND: Book a stay at Antantara Mai Khao Phuket and get a 25 per cent discount on the room rate when you book a four-night stay, and a free breakfast. A 15-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, the resort is located on Mai Khao Beach on the island’s northwest coast and is partially bordered by Sirinath National Park. The property has a private beach, wooden pathways for cycling along and lagoon gardens to enjoy. Room rates start from 12,266 Thai baht (Dh1,350) per night. www.anantara.com

Seven hour's flight - MONACO: If you’re keen on splashing out and visiting an exotic destination like Monaco these holidays, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort has rooms from 381 Euro (Dh1,638) a night. The 334-room hotel sits on a private peninsula and offers guests a choice of three restaurants, yoga classes, indoor and outdoor pools, a lagoon and uninterrupted sea views from 75 per cent of the rooms. www.montecarlobay.com

SINGAPORE: Stay in a Marina Bay View room at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and check out some of the city’s most famous landmarks as part of the Discover Marina Bay package. For 1,200 Singapore dollars (Dh3,555) per night you’ll get accommodation, drinks at Bay@5, tickets for the Singapore Flyer, the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, a picnic basket for Gardens by the Bay, tickets to the ArtScience Museum, a sunset boat ride and breakfast for two. www.mandarinoriental.com

Eight hour's flight - SPAIN: Head to Madrid for Eid and you’ll get a 35 per cent discount on stays lasting three days or more at Barcelo Torre de Madrid. Located in the Plaza de Espana, this 258-room hotel - in one of the city’s most renowned buildings - is a 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace of Madrid and 21 kilometres from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Room rates start from 700 Euro (Dh3,006) per night, excluding taxes. www.barcelo.com

Nine hour's flight - INDONESIA: If Bali’s been on your list, then Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa’s villa indulgence package may be for you. From 5.9 million Indonesia Rupiah (Dh1,500) per night (on a three-night minimum basis) you’ll get a stay in a garden pool villa or ocean pool villa, breakfast and afternoon tea, airport transfers, a 90-minute spa treatment and early check-in and late check-out.  www.theseminyak.com

Closer to home - DUBAI: Book a double room at Lapita Hotel at Dubai Parks & Resorts for Dh1,200 and you’ll receive an overnight stay in a deluxe king room, free Polynesian themed amenities, a Limbo Fun dance class or hula hoop lesson, two free mocktails at Lani and a free 30-minute Lomi Lomi spa treatment. The Autograph Collection property is located within walking distance of Legoland and Motiongate and features a lazy river, pools and a kids’ and teens’ club. www.marriott.com

HATTA: If a mountain retreat appeals to you, JA Hatta Fort Hotel, is offering 30 per off stays this Eid holiday. An hour’s drive from Dubai and set against the Al Hajjar Mountains, the property boasts 52 mountain view rooms and holiday villas, two dining outlets and a range of activities for the family to enjoy, including  kayaking, trekking, mini-golf and mountain-biking. On August 23-24 the property will host a special buffet lunch and dinner from Dh125 per adult and Dh25 for kids. Room rates start from Dh415 per night. www.jaresortshotels.com.

It’s hard to believe it’s almost time to celebrate Eid Al Adha, and for those planning a long weekend getaway we have rounded up some of the hotels and resorts offering special rates and packages for GCC travellers. Whether you’re looking to undertake a short flight or a long-haul one, here's a list of of possible options according to flight time (from Dubai).

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