7 brilliant family friendly staycation to book this season

Schools out for mid-terms and that can only mean one thing…

And just like that, yet you’ve hit the mid-term milestone. And we know for a fact that everyone’s excited to finally be able to take those much needed family friendly staycation in Dubai. It’s time to swap out the mundane school run schedule for one that’s more on the relaxing or fun side. That’s why we’ve scouted some of the coolest hotels with some sweet mid-term deals that you need to book right now. 

A little staycay and splash at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Swap the daily mundane 6am alarms routine for one that’s a bit more relaxed. And Grand Hyatt Dubai is giving GCC residents the perfect much needed break from just that with their Stay and Splash deal. This is where you get leave your worries of handing in homeworks, or perhaps helping out your kids find their socks, out by the lobby. You can expect a 20% saving across hotel stays, dining and spa with an inclusion of complimentary breakfast at a dedicated venue. But wait there’s more – the best part is the complimentary access to their waterpark – per night booked. So fun pretty much becomes a prerequisite while you’re here. Oh and be sure to use GCC20 to avail the offer.

Where: Grand Hyatt Dubai, Riyadh Street, Sheikh Rashid Road
Bookings: hyatt.com

A relaxing stay at your choice of Mina Seyahi hotel

Wondering where to head to for when your kids are off on their midterms break in Dubai? Here’s something to make you feel spoilt for choice. If you’re staying across any of the premier Mina Seyahi hotels, which are, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina,  and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, you can access private beaches, pools, and 19 dining venues. Like we said plenty to choose from.

But that’s not all though. You can get access to early check-ins and late check-outs, kids under 12 get to stay for free, daily complimentary brekkie, 30 mins of Game Time per stay at Five Iron Golf Dubai, and lastly unlimited access to Kids Club activities and Jungle Bay Waterpark access.

Where: W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Bookings: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi; Le Meridien Dubai Mina Seyahi; W Dubai – Mina Seyahi

A staycation and theme park experience at Rove Hotels

Make a day out of your staycation with Rove Hotels sweetest deal that’ll get you two complimentary tickets to the Dubai Parks and Resorts. Your staycation no longer has to be limited to just your room, the pool and its surrounds. Get the whole family in on the fun packed week that won’t just give you that much needed time off but also gives you a little bit of that ‘much need fun before the chaos ensues again.

Running till the end of October, your packages also includes a complimentary night at Rove at the Park for two people, which means you don’t have to drive all the way upto your hotel after a whole day of fun at the theme park. Best part is it’s priced at Dhs590 for two people, with additional tickets available at Dhs295 per person.

Where: Rove at the Park, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Bookings: www.rovehotels.com

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A fun-filled day at Centara Mirage

Celebrating their fifth anniversary, Centara Mirage is hosting UAE residents to a mid-term break in Dubai that’s guaranteed to be one that’s action packed. Which will basically also sort out all of your family friendly staycation bucket list expectations in one place. Available throughout October, you have access to daily buffet breakfasts along with 25% off on your rooms, dining, beverages and best of all – spa treatments. Now that the parents are sorted, here is what will get the little ones packing their bags: the hotel’s anniversary package also unlocks unlimited access to their stellar waterpark, pools, lazy rivers, private beach and the Kids Club adventures.

All this fun and you don’t feel like leaving just yet? Don’t worry – they’ve thought this through too. You can either choose an early check-in or a late check-out for when you feel like spending the little extra time getting that massage or perhaps even drifting through a lazy river.

Where: Centara Mirage, Nakhlat Deira, Dubai Islands
Bookings: centarahotelresorts.com

A tranquil stay at Jumeirah Beach hotel

The perfect way to doing a family-friendly staycation in Dubai is lounging by the sea doing. We can’t really think of anything more relaxing than this. Perched right by the sandy white shores of the Jumeirah Beach, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, that will serve as the ultimate family-friendly respite during the mid-term break. Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s Exceptional Staycation offer is valid through till the end of the year. Which means you can feel free to take that family staycation anytime you like.

A stay here unlocks the most impressive line up of perks: getting you access to a pristine beach, free non-motorized water sports, and total rejuvenation at Talise Spa and J Club. Plus, the little ones can run wild at the Jumeirah Circle Kids Club. These are just to name a few – they have plenty more in store for you and your family.

Where: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 3
Bookings: jumeirah.com

Fun day out with at the LEGOLAND Hotel Dubai

Nothing says family-friendly staycation like a stay at the LEGOLAND Hotel. Newly reopened LEGOLAND Hotel, part of the Dubai Parks and Resorts features an all new variety of things for you to do with your family. Between now and November 2, you get a complimentary access to the venues Halloween fun with the purchase of the day ticket to LEGOLAND Dubai.

Attached directly to the theme park, your days will never fall short of things to do. Whether you’re exploring the newest additions to the Miniland or watching your little ones get creative with the ‘Connecting Through Play’ space, boredom simply isn’t on the itinerary.
This is mid-term break done right.

Where: Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Saih Shuaib 1, Jebel Ali, Dubai
Bookings: legoland.com

A little mountainous getaway at JA Hatta Fort Hotel

Looking for a little peace and quiet? JA Hatta Fort Hotel has just the thing for you. Tucked away amidst the rugged mountain enclave of of Hatta and is just an hours drive away from the Dubai. The setting itself feels like a fresh breath of air, but it’s their mid-term deal for kids that needs to be on your radar for the mid-term break. Swapping out the freshly rolling greens of manicured lawns for a enthralling space for activities, the resort is just the space for kids to unleash their energy and creativity.

Booking your stay here gets you a 30 minute complimentary session of archery once per day, Dhs100 credit on the treatments at Terra Wellness and an on-site Animal Discovery Zone that allows you to feed the deers, gazelles and mountain goats. Making play also a fun interactive zone for learning.

Where: JA Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta Oman Road, Hatta
Bookings: jaresorthotels.com

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