A popular Thai hotel operator is set to open a new resort in Dubai on October 14. The family-friendly Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is almost ready to welcome visitors to its beachfront location at Deira Islands. Located right on the shoreline, the hotel has its own waterpark complete with a beachfront swimming pool, waterslides, rock jumping points and a lazy river. The hotel also offers an outdoor playground, three age-specific children’s clubs and a candy-themed spa that’s only for youngsters. For adults, there’s plenty of water sports, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and Spa Cenvaree, which has hot and cold plunge pools and a menu of treatments, including a traditional Thai massage. When it comes to dining, there are nine different restaurants and bars to choose from, including authentic Thai restaurant Suan Bua and Uno Mas, an Argentinian grill. Beachfront Sands offers fresh seafood and ocean views, while Sheesh, on the rooftop, specialises in Lebanese mezze and a variety of shisha flavours. Other outlets at the resort include Vistas, the Lobby Bar, Zing Deli and Waves Pool Bar. <b>Click through the gallery at the top of the page for more images of what to expect when the resort opens in October.</b> All 607 rooms and suites at Centara Mirage Beach Resort come with balconies and either a sea or city view, and families can book interconnecting rooms with bunk beds, or go for a larger two-bedroom suite. To celebrate the launch, the hotel is offering a 25 per cent discount on standard room rates when booked in advance. This means two adults and two children can stay and enjoy breakfast for Dh469.60, excluding taxes. Bookings must be made before Monday, August 30, for stays from Friday, October 1 until Friday, September 30, 2022. Travellers must be a member of the hotel's loyalty programme before booking, but membership is free.