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Lee Hoagland / The National

Summer day passes at UAE beach resorts



Monte-Carlo Beach Club: from Dh175

Benefits: Embrace the heat with a day by a chilled pool at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat. Weekday rates start at Dh175 for a single day pass or Dh280 for a couple's day pass. On weekends this increases to Dh315 for a single day pass or Dh525 for a couple's day pass. Children below 12 years can visit for free, while those 12 to 17 years old must pay Dh75.

Watch out for: The offer is valid until September 30.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah: Dh489

Benefits: Book a day of pampering at Dubai's Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and take advantage of its special Sun, Sea, Sand and Spa Offer. For Dh489 per person, you can relax on a lounger overlooking the Palm Jumeirah, pamper yourself with a 30-minute Turkish Hammam experience and enjoy access to the Talise Ottoman Spa.

Watch out for: The offer is valid until August 31 but advance registration is advised to avoid disappointment.

Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort: Dh300

Benefits: A day-out package at Le Meridien Al Aqah in Fujairah features an international brunch at Views restaurant with seafood on ice such as Gulf shrimps. The rest of the day is then free to spend by the beach or pool. The Dh300 offer also gives you access to the resort's spa.

Watch out for: This offer is valid on Fridays only. If you are driving from Abu Dhabi or Dubai, allow plenty of time to get there. Driving times from Dubai are approximately two hours.

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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If you go

The flights
There are various ways of getting to the southern Serengeti in Tanzania from the UAE. The exact route and airstrip depends on your overall trip itinerary and which camp you’re staying at. 
Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Dh1,350 return, including taxes; this can be followed by a short flight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti with Coastal Aviation from about US$700 (Dh2,500) return, including taxes. Kenya Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer flights via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.   

UAE - India ties

The UAE is India’s third-largest trade partner after the US and China

Annual bilateral trade between India and the UAE has crossed US$ 60 billion

The UAE is the fourth-largest exporter of crude oil for India

Indians comprise the largest community with 3.3 million residents in the UAE

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi first visited the UAE in August 2015

His visit on August 23-24 will be the third in four years

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited India in February 2016

Sheikh Mohamed was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in January 2017

Modi will visit Bahrain on August 24-25

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