First look: Inside Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai at Deira Islands

Huge family-themed hotel has a waterpark with lazy river, aerial rope course, kids clubs and a spa for juniors

Colourful characters, kids clubs and family-friendly stays await at the newly opened Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai at Deira Islands.

A first look inside Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, the new family-themed resort at Deira Islands.

A view from above at the newly opened Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai at Deira Islands.

The Family Lounge at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

Children can enjoy one of three age-differentiated clubs including Camp Safari.

Uno Mas is the Spanish restaurant at the family-themed hotel.

The Sands Beach Club

Suan Bua Thai restaurant at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

Guests can relax in the lobby which has plenty of natural light and lots of chill-out spaces.

The hotel has its own private beach on Deira Islands.

Children can enjoy the splash pad area at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

The lazy river at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

The lazy river flows under waterfalls at the hotel's on-site waterpark.

Fun and adventure awaits at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

The exterior of Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai at Deira Islands. The hotel is the first Centara resort to open in the UAE.

Seaside-themed decor at Sands Beach Club.

Dive points are dotted around the hotel's waterpark for brave swimmers to plunge into the pool from

The entrance to Camp Safari, one of three kids clubs at Centara Mirage Beach Resort.

Chill out at the family lounge on brightly-coloured beanbags.

The main pools at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

Children at Camp Safari will be looked after by resort staff

The E-Zone is ideal for teens

Waterslides at the hotel waterpark

The rope course will keep adventure lovers busy

Adventure awaits at the hotel's aerial rope course.

The family-friendly Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai welcomes up to two children free of charge with each booking.

Smaller children can enjoy the splash zone

Seeking shade on the beach

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai has over 600 rooms and suites

Choose from adjoining rooms, bunk bed rooms or two-bedroom suites

A family bathroom at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

Stays at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai start at under Dh600

Dubai’s newest hotel has opened at Deira Islands.

With 607 rooms and suites, the Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is now welcoming overnight guests.

It’s the first hotel in Dubai from Centara Hotels & Resorts, one of Thailand’s leading hotel groups and a brand that's known for its family-friendly resorts.

Located right on the shoreline at Deira Islands, Dubai’s new waterfront city, the hotel is only steps away from the recently opened Souk Al Marfa seafront marketplace.

The “family-themed” hotel has plenty on offer to keep children entertained, and up to two children can stay and eat free on each reservation.

Water slides, obstacle courses and a candy-themed spa

As well as having its own waterpark complete with a beachfront swimming pool, waterslides, rock jumping points and a meandering lazy river, the hotel also has an outdoor playground, an aerial obstacle course and a candy-themed spa that’s only for youngsters.

There are also three age-specific children’s clubs, with one dedicated to teenagers.

For adults, there are plenty of water sports, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and the luxurious Spa Cenvaree, which has hot and cold plunge pools and offers a wide variety of treatments, including a classic Thai massage.

The resort is inspired by mythical Thai and Arabian adventures, and brightly painted elephants, murals and decor can be found throughout the hotel, including in the colourful Mirage Family Lounge where beanbags, games, and refreshments await the whole family.

When it comes to dining, there’s something for even the fussiest eaters, with nine different restaurants and bars.

These include an authentic Thai restaurant called Suan Bua and Uno Mas, an Argentinian grill. The seaside-themed Sands Beach Club is the place to eat if you're craving seafood, with colourful wall murals, al fresco and indoor tables.

Up on the rooftop, Sheesh 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.

Bunk beds and sea views

With more than 600 rooms at the hotel, there's guaranteed to be one to suit every size of group. In keeping with the family theme, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai offers a choice of private rooms, interconnecting rooms, bunk beds rooms and larger two-bedroom suites.

All come with either Dubai city skyline views or vistas over the sparkling Arabian Gulf. The 50-square-metre Mirage Junior suites are a good pick if you need a bit more space. Each comes with bunk beds, a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom and wraparound vistas.

The hotel is the debut for Centara in Dubai, but guests can rest assured they'll be in good hands as it's the third family-focused resort from the brand which also operates hotels in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Thailand.

The Lost World-themed Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is one of Thailand’s most popular family resorts, and in Vietnam, the hotel group owns the Explorer’s Playground-themed Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne.

Stays from Dh587 per night, including breakfast but excluding taxes; www.centarahotelsresorts.com