Okay, so apparently Dubai looked at regular staycations,you know, the normal 24-hour kind, and went, “Cute. But what if we made it better, longer, and filled it with more food?” Enter the 36-hour staycation – a luxurious loophole in the space-time continuum where you check in at breakfast and leave after sunset the next day. It’s part mini-vacation, part revenge against adulting, and fully, unapologetically indulgent. Whether you’re trying to dodge the school holiday chaos at home, craving an upgrade from your own apartment, or just need a good reason to eat six courses before noon, these hotels have you covered, from early check-ins as scandalous as 6 AM to late exits fit for Cinderella (if she hit snooze repeatedly). Here’s the full round-up of the juiciest 36-hour staycations in Dubai right now.
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Crowne Plaza Marina
Crowne Plaza in Dubai Marina has announced a 36-hour escape that includes a free suite upgrade, because regular rooms are SO cliched.
Book today (yes, today, because this one’s exclusive to new bookings), and you get:
- Early check-in and late check-out, which now feels like a non-negotiable standard in this list.
- Complimentary breakfast for two, because nothing says “I’m on holiday” like six hash browns and three cappuccinos before 9 AM.
- Up to 30% off dining at any of their outlets, if you want to snack your way through the building.
- Buy-one-get-one cocktails at Hive Lounge – ideal for people who don’t believe in drinking alone.
- Kids under 8 dine free, which is very sweet, until they order the most expensive thing on the menu.
To book, hop onto ihg.com and claim your suite like the royalty you are. Their 36-hour stay starts from AED 589 per night!
Taj JLT
This is literally where the Staycation Starts at Sunrise and Ends with Brunch at Sunset! The Taj in JLT is currently rolling out the red carpet for weekenders, late risers, early risers, and people who just want to lie by a pool and feel fancy.
Their 36-hour stay starts from just AED 279, and yes, that includes an outrageous 6 AM check-in and an almost irresponsible 6 PM check-out the following day. Basically, 36 glorious hours where no one expects you to cook, clean, or wear real shoes. You get 20% off on food and drinks, free transfers to the beach and malls, and one child can stay free, because even tiny humans need a mini break. And if you’re hungry (always), the Taj has you sorted with a line-up of restaurants that sound like they came straight out of a staycation fever dream:
- TJ’s BBQ Brunch: JLT’s longest brunch, which somehow manages to stretch across multiple courses and multiple nap attempts.
- Paros: Perfect for your post-brunch ‘sip n dip’ scenario. Think rooftop drinks, poolside posing, and pretending Monday isn’t real.
- Nonya: A gorgeous Pan-Asian affair with strong Singaporean and Peranakan flavours. Bring an appetite and someone to split dessert with (or don’t).
- Shamiana: Talk of glamorous Indian breakfast, butter-soft dosas and scandalously good chai!
Pro tip: Book it on Booking.com for ease, and to avoid talking to actual humans.
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Voco Dubai
If your ideal getaway includes no one talking to you, minimal pants, and a bit of sushi followed by spa silence – voco Dubai has you covered. They’ve created the Ferrari of staycations with their 36-hour Me Time package (starting at AED 424), valid until August 31, 2025. Here’s what you get:
- Early check-in at 8 AM, late check-out at 8 PM the next day. That’s a full 36 hours to roam, nap, snack, repeat.
- Breakfast buffet at Celsius X2, which sounds like the name of a superhero, and feeds you like one.
- AED 100 credit to splurge at any of the food and beverage outlets; use it wisely or all at once.
- AED 100 spa voucher, because let’s face it, your back has been begging for a massage since March.
- Up to 30% off dining for IHG One Rewards members, which, frankly, you should be by now.
Whether you show up in full spa-mode or just stay in the bathrobe for 36 hours, no one’s judging.
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The First Collection, Business Bay
Imagine being handed 45% off your booking and someone whisking you off to the beach. That’s what The First Collection in Business Bay is up to, and we are loving it! Oh, and it starts at just AED 234 per night!
Book their 36-hour staycation (valid until September 30, 2025) and enjoy:
- 45% off if you book in advance.
- Kids under 5 stay and eat free, because they barely eat anything anyway.
- Half-price meals for children aged 6-11.
- 20% off dining, AED 100 spa discount, and 20% off water sports, because apparently, this place is determined to spoil you into forgetting your inbox exists.
- Free access and transfers to Soluna Beach Club, which is essentially a stylish invitation to do absolutely nothing in the sun.
- And yes, the classic 6 AM check-in and 6 PM check-out package applies here too.
People who’ve stayed rave about the Rayya Wellness Spa, the comfort food, and the surprisingly chic rooms. In other words: it’s not just a staycation, it’s a slow exhale.
So, where are you going first?
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