The long weekend is almost here, and if there’s ever a sign to finally book that staycation everyone keeps talking about, this is it. As the UAE marks Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday (PBUH) with a public holiday from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th, residents have a full three-day weekend ahead! I know where all the best deals are around town, so keep reading to find out more.
And If You’re Looking For Fun Activities That Won’t Break The Bank – Make The Most Of August With These 10 Things To Do Under AED 150
1. Rove Hotels
The long weekend just got longer, and Rove wants everyone to make the most of it. With the 36-Hour Stay, guests check in as early as 9:00 AM and don’t need to check out until 9:00 PM the following day, so there’s time to laze by the pool, wander the city or grab a bite at The Daily, all while only paying for one night.
- Offer: One-night stay with early check-in from 9:00 AM and late check-out until 9:00 PM the following day.
- Validity: until August 31
- Location: All Rove Hotels across the UAE
- Reservation: Call 04 581 1900 or visit their website
2. voco Bonnington
For anyone who wants a proper break without the hassle of planning one, voco Bonnington’s 36-hour staycation delivers a full day and a half at the hotel for the price of just one night. Guests check in from 9am and check out at 9pm the next day, with breakfast included both mornings and kids eating and staying for free. Whether it’s a lazy lie-in, an afternoon poolside or a change of scenery to get some work done, this one’s built to flex around the plan.
- Offer: 36-hour stay (9am check-in to 9pm check-out the next day), breakfast included both mornings, kids stay free with complimentary meals.
- Validity: until September 6, 2026
- Location: voco Bonnington
- Reservation: Call 04 356 0000 or visit their website
3. Habtoor Polo Resort – The Equestrian Getaway
For a total change of pace from the city, the Equestrian Getaway swaps skylines for polo fields. Mornings start with tranquil views over the stables, followed by a guided stables tour, indulgent dining and a long list of extra perks, making it the ideal spot to slow down and recharge just minutes from Dubai.
- Offer: Deluxe room with breakfast for two, complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability), early check-in from 11:00am, late check-out until 4:00pm, guided stables tour, 20% off dining, 20% off spa treatments, 10% off Connect Pilates. From AED 499 per night + Tourism Dirham.
- Validity: until September 30
- Location: Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai
- Reservation: Call +971 4 435 4495 or visit their website
4. JA Resorts & Hotels
Perfect for anyone craving a spontaneous summer escape, JA Resorts & Hotels is giving UAE residents plenty of reasons to book. Stay two nights or more and unlock savings across the board, from free breakfast to serious restaurant discounts, plus kids under 12 stay and eat on the house.
- Offer: Up to 20% off stays (GHA DISCOVERY members), complimentary breakfast, kids under 12 stay and dine free, 30% off restaurants, 2-for-1 spa and leisure experiences, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability).
- Validity: Valid on stays of two nights or more, until September 30, 2026
- Location: JA Resorts & Hotels, Dubai
- Reservation: Call 04 814 5555 or visit their website
5. 25hours Hotel One Central
Tucked into Trade Centre with the Museum of the Future practically next door, 25hours Hotel One Central brings its usual quirky, design-forward energy to the long weekend, complete with a rooftop pool, spa with sauna and salt room, five restaurants and bars, and free bike hire to explore the neighbourhood. There are two offers to pick from: the Staycation Your Way package throws in daily F&B credit alongside flexible check-in and check-out, while the UAE Residents offer keeps things laid-back with breakfast, drinks, dining discounts and kids under 12 staying for free.
- Offer:
- Staycation Your Way – AED 50 F&B credit per night, early check-in and late check-out until 6pm (subject to availability).
- UAE Residents Offer – breakfast included, two complimentary coffees or soft drinks at Nomad Day Bar, 20% off F&B, 25% off spa, flexible check-in/check-out, kids under 12 stay free
- Validity: until September 30, 2026
- Location: 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Centre, Dubai
- Reservation: Call 04 210 2525 or visit their website
6. Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Set on Palm Jumeirah’s East Crescent with a 500-metre private beach and six pools to choose from, Sofitel Dubai The Palm brings its French-Polynesian charm to two staycation tiers this long weekend. The Luxury Resident Escape keeps things breezy with breakfast, a room upgrade and spa and dining discounts, while the Signature Palm Suite Escape goes all in with a dedicated butler, welcome drinks and Premier Lounge access.
- Offer:
- Luxury Resident Escape – from AED 549/night: daily breakfast, room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out until 4pm, 50% off 60-minute spa treatments, 25% off à la carte dining (code RESSOF).
- Signature Palm Suite Escape – from AED 1,099/night: dedicated butler service, welcome drink for two, Premier Lounge access, early check-in, late check-out until 4pm, 50% off spa, 30% off dining (code SPSSOF).
- Validity: until September 30, 2026
- Location: Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
- Reservation: Call +9714 455 6677 or visit their website
7. Fairmont The Palm
Fairmont The Palm is turning the long weekend into a proper resort escape with two standout packages. The 100% Resort Credit Staycation means whatever’s spent on the room comes straight back as credit to use across dining, spa and leisure, while the Half-Board Retreat keeps things simple with dining access built right in.
- Offer:
- 100% Resort Credit Staycation – from AED 595/night, room spend returned as resort credit, early check-in from 9am, late check-out until 7pm, possible room upgrades (subject to availability).
- Half-Board Retreat – from AED 550/night, dining access across hotel restaurants, 30% off dining and spa, early check-in, late check-out, complimentary upgrades (subject to availability)
- Validity:
- Location: Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
- Reservation: Call +9714 457 3388 or visit their website
