Hotels
Residents are gearing up to celebrate the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Short breaks for residents set for long weekends and late bookings from across Gulf driving demand

UAE

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Travel

TimeframeWhen Dubai’s first five-star hotel opened in 1975

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SO/ Uptown Dubai hotel review: A lively addition to laid-back JLT

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The White Lotus season three: All the filming locations in Thailand

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TimeframeWhen Abu Dhabi’s opulent Emirates Palace opened its doors in 2005

Lifestyle

Hotel Insider: A review of Australia's first Le Meridien hotel

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Destinations
Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

The East African island commemorates its past annually on Unesco's International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

Travel

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Travel

Noctourism: Exploring destinations that come to life at night

Travel

A brush with a Muslim hero in Spain's historic Ronda

Travel

City of sound: Why Manchester’s musical past and present are pitch perfect

Music & On-stage

The White Lotus season three: All the filming locations in Thailand

Travel

What's new in Langkawi in 2025?

Travel
Staycations
Delano Dubai is one of many hotels offering discounts over the Eid period. Photo: Delano Dubai

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Here are some deals to consider for the end of the month

Travel

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

Travel

15 of the best summer day passes in the UAE

Travel

The best UAE staycation deals for Eid Al Adha

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