With Eid Al Fitr around the corner and a potential five-day holiday on the cards for many people in the UAE, now might be the time to consider booking a staycation for some much-needed rest and recreation next month.
The holiday looks likely to begin on either Sunday, May 1 or Monday, May 2, and hotels across the country are already releasing staycation deals that coincide with the break.
From a scenic stay on Ras Al Khaimah's northern coastline to a family-friendly escape in Al Ain, if you fancy a change of scenery this Eid, there are plenty of places to choose from across the UAE.
Here are 11 staycation offers that you can book now for the coming holiday.
1. A family-friendly getaway at the Park Hyatt Dubai
Escape to Dubai Creek with Park Hyatt Dubai's Summer Surprises Staycation. Make the most of the resort’s 15 restaurants and bars with 20 per cent of your bill, plus daily breakfast included at Brasserie du Park for two adults and two children.
Enjoy the relaxing adults-only Lagoon Beach, plus two family swimming pools and let little ones enjoy The Cave Kids Club, ideal for children aged 3 to 10. Guests also have free access to mini golf and those with an interest in the sport can hit up the resort’s driving range free of charge. There's also preferential rates on golf, tennis and padel lessons for anyone who wants to improve their game. Top it all off with late check-out, subject to availability, and you have a mini getaway to remember.
From Dh1,445 including breakfast, excluding taxes; hyatt.com
2. City stays at Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Spend the holidays in the capital with a stay at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, where you’ll have perfect views over the waters of Al Maryah Island and a great location right in the heart of the city. The slick 34-storey hotel has a swimming pool, an underground spa and some fantastic dining options. Book two nights over the Eid holiday and you’ll get a third night free. Early check-in and late check-out is also included, so you can really feel like you’re taking a mini-holiday. If you’re just looking for a one-night getaway, the hotel's UAE Resident offer is also applicable over Eid, giving you 10 per cent off the daily rates as well as free breakfast at Majlis Lounge. Upgrades to the next room category (subject to availability) and late check-out is also included.
From Dh720 per night, including breakfast, excluding taxes; rosewoodhotels.com
3. Family fun at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
If you fancy a few days of family fun and laid-back relaxation this Eid, then the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort is worth considering. With a private beach, water sports, a spa and no less than seven swimming pools, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy at this five-star resort. Rates include breakfast and, if you’re seeking privacy, book a beachfront villa where you’ll also get direct access to the shoreline. Unwind at The Spa, with 15 per cent discounts on massages, and a 10 per cent discount on facials. And while you unwind, the youngsters will be busy enjoying complimentary access to the newly refurbished children and teenagers Club.
From Dh1,100 in a standard room, Dh1,800 in a junior suite beach villa, including breakfast, excluding taxes; hilton.com
4. Animal magic and a stay at Al Ain Rotana
The Garden City, with its greenery, peaceful pace of life and countless decorated roundabouts is a good pick for a change of scenery this Eid. Book the Leisure package at Al Ain Rotana and you’ll get a complimentary buffet breakfast at Zest restaurant as well as free tickets to Al Ain Zoo, guaranteed to be a winner for those travelling with children. Meet lions, giraffes, gorillas and more at the zoo, which is just a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Al Ain Rotana is also well-placed for visiting the city's other attractions, such as Al Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort. With a huge swimming pool, Jacuzzi, six restaurants and bars, tennis and squash courts and beautifully manicured gardens, plus a Zen Spa, there's also plenty to enjoy without leaving the resort.
From Dh661.98 in a classic room, excluding taxes; rotana.com
5. Corniche views at The St Regis Abu Dhabi
Treat the family to an Eid staycation with style at The St Regis Abu Dhabi. Check into your spacious room with views overlooking the Arabian Gulf and get set to be pampered with the renowned St Regis service, which includes your own private butler. This Eid, you’ll also get daily breakfast for four and buffet dinner at The Terrace on The Corniche included in your rate. The St Regis Abu Dhabi is located right next to the Nation Galleria Mall, and has direct access to the private Nation Riviera Beach Club, a health and fitness centre, a huge swimming pool and a 200-metre-long private beach. Adults can also unwind at Remede Spa, while children enjoy the Treasure Island Children's Club.
From Dh1,150 including taxes for stays in a Superior Room city view; marriott.com
6. Beachfront bliss at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
The recently opened InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa is set to celebrate its first Eid holiday with a special deal for in-house guests who book a stay in one of the resort villas. Stretching across two peninsulas, the northern emirate's first InterContinental hotel has a pristine shoreline, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, a fitness suite and a luxury spa with a Turkish hammam and 10 treatment rooms. Book a Seafront or Beachfront Private Pool villa this Eid, and as well as having your own private pool and complimentary breakfast, you'll get Dh250 back in resort credit to spend at the hotel's six restaurants and bars. Children will love Planet Trekkers, IHG's signature club that specialises in creating adventures for youngsters, while older children will be happy at the teenagers Club.
From Dh3,000 in a seafront or beachfront villa, excluding taxes; ihg.com
7. A 36-hour hideaway at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Book the 36-hour escape at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The sleek skyscraper hotel is ready to welcome staycationers from 6am over the Eid holidays, with a super-early check-in time. Settle into one of the hotel's superior suites where you'll have views over Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Marina and onto the Arabian Gulf. JLT’s highest rooftop pool is also to be found here and is the perfect place to cool off. When it comes to dining, take your pick from Paros, Shamian or the laid-back TJ’s sports bar. The next morning, you can tuck into a delicious breakfast then head back to the pool — as you won’t need to check out until 6pm.
From Dh600, excluding taxes; tajhotels.com
8. Waterfront stays at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
Holidays are best spent by the water which is why The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach is offering the Ultimate Beach Experience package this Eid. Located on a private strip of white sand backed by the Arabian Gulf, this island-inspired, all-villa resort is a great pick for a tropical getaway. The full-board package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner — the fresh seafood served at dinner is one of the highlights. You’ll also get 60 minutes of complimentary kayaking and archery as well as a 15-minute foot massage at the beachfront spa to help you unwind.
From Dh4,000, excluding taxes; ritzcarlton.com
9. A budget-friendly break at Studio One Hotel, Dubai
Weekend escapes to Dubai don’t have to be expensive. Book a night at Studio One hotel where rates start from Dh350 and include complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late check-out. You can also enjoy your own cinema experience in the hotel’s Screening Room and get 20 per cent off food and drinks at The Void and Larte. If you’re travelling with youngsters, there's the option to upgrade to a family room, which comfortably sleeps two adults and two children. On site there's also a courtyard swimming pool, 24-hour fitness suite and several restaurants and bars, including The Irish Village, The Maine and Mr Miyagi's.
Dh350 per couple, excluding taxes, bookings via cu@studioonehotel.com; studioonehotel.com
10. A revved up stay at W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island
The glistening W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island is the only hotel located above an F1 racetrack and is the place to go for an action-packed Eid with a giveaway deal where guests get what they pay for their stay back in food and beverage credits. Check into your spacious room with wonderful, marvellous, spectacular and wow suites available, each of which comes with plush amenities, free Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows for uninterrupted views of the racetrack or Yas Marina. There are two rooftop pools, a luxury spa and a wide choice of places where you can eat and drink. Take your pick from dining at Garage, where there's a funky food hall vibe, or eat Italian food at Amici, Indian cuisine at Angar or try curated drinks and bites at the W Lounge.
From Dh625, excluding taxes and with Dh625 back in dining credit; marriott.com
11. Sunset views at C Central Resort The Palm, Dubai
Take the family to Palm Jumeirah this Eid for some of the best views of the city's fireworks. Even better, you don't have to blow the budget if you book a stay at C Central Resort The Palm where The Ultimate Staycation deal is available for UAE residents. With 25 per cent off the best available room rates, you can take your pick from a premium room, a skyline suite or go for a palm suite, which comes with spacious balconies perfect for enjoying the sunset. Dining options include C Grill Restaurant and Bar, the hotel's modern steakhouse or Waves, the all-day dining restaurants. If you're lounging by the outdoor pool, you can enjoy refreshments and light bites at the pool bar and there's 15 per cent off all food and beverages for in-house guests.
From Dh695, excluding taxes; central-hotels.com
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The rules on fostering in the UAE
A foster couple or family must:
- be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
- not be younger than 25 years old
- not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
- be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
- have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
- undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
- A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
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Meydan race card
6pm Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m
6.35Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m
1,800m
7.10pm Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m ,400m
7.45pm Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m
8.20pm Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m
8.55pm Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m
9.30pm Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m
Jigra
Starring: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Harsh Singh
Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
THE BIO
Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren
Favourite travel destination: Switzerland
Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers
Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum
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Breast cancer in men: the facts
1) Breast cancer is men is rare but can develop rapidly. It usually occurs in those over the ages of 60, but can occasionally affect younger men.
2) Symptoms can include a lump, discharge, swollen glands or a rash.
3) People with a history of cancer in the family can be more susceptible.
4) Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy but early diagnosis is the key.
5) Anyone concerned is urged to contact their doctor
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Directed by: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Starring: Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao
Three and a half stars
Dhadak 2
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Rating: 1/5
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
The Africa Institute 101
Housed on the same site as the original Africa Hall, which first hosted an Arab-African Symposium in 1976, the newly renovated building will be home to a think tank and postgraduate studies hub (it will offer master’s and PhD programmes). The centre will focus on both the historical and contemporary links between Africa and the Gulf, and will serve as a meeting place for conferences, symposia, lectures, film screenings, plays, musical performances and more. In fact, today it is hosting a symposium – 5-plus-1: Rethinking Abstraction that will look at the six decades of Frank Bowling’s career, as well as those of his contemporaries that invested social, cultural and personal meaning into abstraction.
UNpaid bills:
Countries with largest unpaid bill for UN budget in 2019
USA – $1.055 billion
Brazil – $143 million
Argentina – $52 million
Mexico – $36 million
Iran – $27 million
Israel – $18 million
Venezuela – $17 million
Korea – $10 million
Countries with largest unpaid bill for UN peacekeeping operations in 2019
USA – $2.38 billion
Brazil – $287 million
Spain – $110 million
France – $103 million
Ukraine – $100 million
Know before you go
- Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
- If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
- By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
- Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
- Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.
23-man shortlist for next six Hall of Fame inductees
Tony Adams, David Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Sol Campbell, Eric Cantona, Andrew Cole, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba, Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Matt Le Tissier, Michael Owen, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, John Terry, Robin van Persie, Nemanja Vidic, Patrick Viera, Ian Wright.
The End of Loneliness
Benedict Wells
Translated from the German by Charlotte Collins
Sceptre
Difference between fractional ownership and timeshare
Although similar in its appearance, the concept of a fractional title deed is unlike that of a timeshare, which usually involves multiple investors buying “time” in a property whereby the owner has the right to occupation for a specified period of time in any year, as opposed to the actual real estate, said John Peacock, Head of Indirect Tax and Conveyancing, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, a law firm.
THE BIO
Ms Davison came to Dubai from Kerala after her marriage in 1996 when she was 21-years-old
Since 2001, Ms Davison has worked at many affordable schools such as Our Own English High School in Sharjah, and The Apple International School and Amled School in Dubai
Favourite Book: The Alchemist
Favourite quote: Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Favourite place to Travel to: Vienna
Favourite cuisine: Italian food
Favourite Movie : Scent of a Woman
Will the pound fall to parity with the dollar?
The idea of pound parity now seems less far-fetched as the risk grows that Britain may split away from the European Union without a deal.
Rupert Harrison, a fund manager at BlackRock, sees the risk of it falling to trade level with the dollar on a no-deal Brexit. The view echoes Morgan Stanley’s recent forecast that the currency can plunge toward $1 (Dh3.67) on such an outcome. That isn’t the majority view yet – a Bloomberg survey this month estimated the pound will slide to $1.10 should the UK exit the bloc without an agreement.
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said that Britain will leave the EU on the October 31 deadline with or without an agreement, fuelling concern the nation is headed for a disorderly departure and fanning pessimism toward the pound. Sterling has fallen more than 7 per cent in the past three months, the worst performance among major developed-market currencies.
“The pound is at a much lower level now but I still think a no-deal exit would lead to significant volatility and we could be testing parity on a really bad outcome,” said Mr Harrison, who manages more than $10 billion in assets at BlackRock. “We will see this game of chicken continue through August and that’s likely negative for sterling,” he said about the deadlocked Brexit talks.
The pound fell 0.8 per cent to $1.2033 on Friday, its weakest closing level since the 1980s, after a report on the second quarter showed the UK economy shrank for the first time in six years. The data means it is likely the Bank of England will cut interest rates, according to Mizuho Bank.
The BOE said in November that the currency could fall even below $1 in an analysis on possible worst-case Brexit scenarios. Options-based calculations showed around a 6.4 per cent chance of pound-dollar parity in the next one year, markedly higher than 0.2 per cent in early March when prospects of a no-deal outcome were seemingly off the table.
Bloomberg
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
The smuggler
Eldarir had arrived at JFK in January 2020 with three suitcases, containing goods he valued at $300, when he was directed to a search area.
Officers found 41 gold artefacts among the bags, including amulets from a funerary set which prepared the deceased for the afterlife.
Also found was a cartouche of a Ptolemaic king on a relief that was originally part of a royal building or temple.
The largest single group of items found in Eldarir’s cases were 400 shabtis, or figurines.
Khouli conviction
Khouli smuggled items into the US by making false declarations to customs about the country of origin and value of the items.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he provided “false provenances which stated that [two] Egyptian antiquities were part of a collection assembled by Khouli's father in Israel in the 1960s” when in fact “Khouli acquired the Egyptian antiquities from other dealers”.
He was sentenced to one year of probation, six months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service in 2012 after admitting buying and smuggling Egyptian antiquities, including coffins, funerary boats and limestone figures.
For sale
A number of other items said to come from the collection of Ezeldeen Taha Eldarir are currently or recently for sale.
Their provenance is described in near identical terms as the British Museum shabti: bought from Salahaddin Sirmali, "authenticated and appraised" by Hossen Rashed, then imported to the US in 1948.
- An Egyptian Mummy mask dating from 700BC-30BC, is on offer for £11,807 ($15,275) online by a seller in Mexico
- A coffin lid dating back to 664BC-332BC was offered for sale by a Colorado-based art dealer, with a starting price of $65,000
- A shabti that was on sale through a Chicago-based coin dealer, dating from 1567BC-1085BC, is up for $1,950
The White Lotus: Season three
Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
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If you go
Flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh with a stop in Yangon from Dh3,075, and Etihad flies from Abu Dhabi to Phnom Penh with its partner Bangkok Airlines from Dh2,763. These trips take about nine hours each and both include taxes. From there, a road transfer takes at least four hours; airlines including KC Airlines (www.kcairlines.com) offer quick connecting flights from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville from about $100 (Dh367) return including taxes. Air Asia, Malindo Air and Malaysian Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Sihanoukville from $54 each way. Next year, direct flights are due to launch between Bangkok and Sihanoukville, which will cut the journey time by a third.
The stay
Rooms at Alila Villas Koh Russey (www.alilahotels.com/ kohrussey) cost from $385 per night including taxes.
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Name: Yousef Al Bahar
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Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
THE SPECS
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: seven-speed dual clutch
Power: 710bhp
Torque: 770Nm
Speed: 0-100km/h 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 340km/h
Price: Dh1,000,885
On sale: now
Panipat
Director Ashutosh Gowariker
Produced Ashutosh Gowariker, Rohit Shelatkar, Reliance Entertainment
Cast Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon, Mohnish Behl, Padmini Kolhapure, Zeenat Aman
Rating 3 /5 stars
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
