Residents and visitors can make the most of the last few weeks of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with super hotel deals that are ideal for families, couples or groups of friends.

As part of the summer-long festival celebrations, some of the city’s best hotels, from city centre properties to stunning beachfront resorts, are offering great deals on last-minute stays and relaxing getaways.

Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), DSS showcases Dubai as a fun, open, welcoming and safe destination, with all of the participating hotels, venues, stores and malls following the stringent health and safety procedures, including social distancing and the wearing of masks at all times.

Here, DFRE outlines some of the best hotel deals and promotions available throughout Dubai:

BEACHFRONT GETAWAYS

Fairmont The Palm’s UAE Residents Staycation deal is available until 24 September. Guests can book a stay with a daily F&B credit of AED699, fully redeemable at any of the hotel’s dining outlets. As part of the hotel’s Summer Sale promotion, Accor Live Limitless Members can treat themselves to a great getaway in a luxuriously appointed room or suite, with 30 per cent off the best available room rate and free breakfast. The offer is available until 15 September exclusively for Accor Live Limitless Members. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.fairmont.com/palm-dubai/offers/summer-sale/.

Kids can stay and dine for free at the famous Atlantis, The Palm resort. A super deal for families with little ones, youngsters can tuck into a free breakfast when booking a Bed & Breakfast stay at the hotel, or complimentary breakfast and dinner as part of the Half Board package. For more information or to book your stay, please visit https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/special-offers

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel Dubai Palm Jumeirah’s Family Time package for bookings on Family Rooms or Suites includes complimentary daily breakfast for adults, plus kids aged up to 16 eat for free during their stay. There’s also lots of great games and activities for youngsters and a laid-back late check-out at 2pm.

Families staying at the Habtoor Grand Resortin Dubai Marina can enjoy 50 percent off a second room plus free breakfast, half price spa treatments and complimentary tickets to La Perle for two adults and two children.

The One & Only Resort Dubai invites guests to indulge in a luxurious hotel getaway that includes savings on stylish two-bedroom family rooms. Guests who book for three nights or more will receive free tickets to the Aquaventure Waterpark plus youngsters can enjoy an exciting selection of activities during their stay.

Residents and visitors who check into Caesars Palace Dubai can make the most of the hotel’s Special Family Offer. The summer promotion includes daily access to Laguna Waterpark or The Green Planet, breakfast for the entire family at Bacchanal restaurant, daily sundowners for parents staying in a Family Suite, complimentary daily resort activities for youngsters and teenagers, plus access to the hotel’s Empire Club for children below 12. Guests can also enjoy access to the hotel’s pristine private beach, temperature-controlled infinity pools and fitness centre.

CITY STAYS

The Park Regis Kris Kin Dubai hotel’s Suite Family Stays deal offers big savings. Guests can enjoy up to 50 per cent off the price of a large suite complete with free breakfast and half price in-house dining experiences. The hotel also offers up to four half-price tickets to Dubai Parks & Resorts per stay and one child under six years will stay free of charge. The deal is available until 30 September.

A summer stay at the super stylish Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, includes free access to some of the city’s best attractions including Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, VR Park and Burj Khalifa At The Top – Sky Level 148. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.armanihoteldubai.com/.

Guests can immerse themselves in timeless luxury with a staycation escape at Dubai’s most fashionable urban resort, Palazzo Versace Dubai. The hotel’s DSS offer includes accommodation in a magnificent Grand Suite, tickets for two adults and two children to Laguna Waterpark, complimentary access for two adults and two children to Dubai Parks & Resorts and free access for two adults and two children to La Perle. Guests will also receive free breakfast and F&B credit. A minimum stay of seven days is required. Attraction tickets are available once per stay.

The recently opened SLS Hotel and Residences Dubai L.L.C will wow guests with its SPAcation package. Book a Cloud Nine 90-minute couple’s treatment and enjoy a stay in a Signature Room for two. Available until 30 September, the offer includes an overnight stay with breakfast, access to the hotel spa, fitness centre and pool on the 75th floor and a Cloud Nine 90-minute spa treatment for two. For more information, or to book directly please visit https://www.sbe.com/hotels/sls-hotels/dubai/offers/spacation.

Enjoy a five-star getaway in Dubai’s trendiest neighbourhood at the Sofitel Downtown Dubai. The DSS offer includes special room rates, free breakfast for two guests and two tickets to IMG Worlds of Adventure. The hotel is connected directly to The Dubai Mall for easy access to the superb summer-long sales. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.sofitel-dubai-downtown.com/.

The Address Dubai Mall and the Address Boulevard Dubai Hotel will offer families 50 percent off a second room, plus one free ticket per person per stay to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and VR Park. The Address Sky View and the Address Downtown hotels will present guests with tickets to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and VR Park as well as Burj Khalifa At The Top – Sky Level 148. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.addresshotels.com/en/hotels/address-dubai-mall/.

Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments and EDGE Creekside Hotel will each host a great promotion on stays until 4 September. The super child-friendly deals include free stays and meals for kids below 12 years. With no minimum stay, the offer is ideal for families. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.edgehotels.com/en/offers/45/kids-go-free

Book two rooms at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers and get a second room for half price plus one ticket per person per stay to Dubai Parks & Resorts. The DSS offer is applicable for up to two adults and two kids below the age of 12. For more information or to book directly, please visit https://www.addresshotels.com/en/hotels/address-dubai-marina/.

Dubai Summer Surprises is supported by Key Sponsor RAKBANK MasterCard and Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Group (Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, Dubai Holding, Emirates Airline, Enoc, Etisalat, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Merex and Nakheel (Ibn Battuta Mall, Nakheel Mall and Circle Mall).

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