The UAE guide to local getaways
Where to stay, what to do, and how to maximise your GHA DISCOVERY member benefits on UAE staycations, including hotels and resorts in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah, and beyond.
See the UAE differently this season
Ready to take a fresh look at UAE staycations and daycations closer to home? Familiar skylines, mountains, and desert landscapes take on a different character when approached with curiosity and intention. From discreet desert hideaways to design-led hotels and thoughtfully curated experiences, a local getaway invites you to slow down and reconnect with places you thought you already knew.
Thanks to your GHA DISCOVERY membership, each stay becomes an opportunity for added value. Enjoy up to 7% back in DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) rewards on eligible purchases during your stay. Additional member benefits include complimentary Wi-Fi, early check-in and late check-out, room upgrades, a welcome amenity, and access to exclusive Experiences and Local Offers*. You can also take advantage of packaged Stay Offers at leading UAE hotels and resorts, all designed to make time closer to home even more compelling.
*Where available and subject to membership status, Terms & Conditions apply.
Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah
35% off local getaways for residents
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Palm Jumeirah while enjoying the heartwarming hospitality Kempinski is known for. While saving on your room, enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and complimentary celebration amenities.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Up to 30% off for planning ahead
Reserve your beachfront holiday in advance and enjoy preferential rates on rooms, suites, and private villas. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of Nikki Beach. Daily breakfast and facilities access included.
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Up to 28% off just for being local
Enjoy 18% off your stay as a resident or national of the UAE, plus an additional 10% off for Minor DISCOVERY members. Enjoy a host of perks like daily breakfast and 10% off additional dining experiences.
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai
Lounge longer, for less up to 20%
Who said staycations had to be short? Enjoy 15% savings on a 4 to 6 nights’ stay or 20% savings on a stay of 7 or more nights, plus other benefits such as complimentary Snow Park tickets, depending on your choice of room.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Save 20% in local paradise
Soak up extra beach time and save, with up to 20% off your stay. Go ahead and indulge: this is your sign to linger a little longer in total luxury and enjoy more relaxing days in the sun and more sunsets over the sands.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
10% off Greek-style holidays
Is this the Aegean, or the Arabian Gulf? Relax in Mediterranean bliss without booking a flight, when you save up to 10% on your stay at this luxurious resort, and book 7 days or more in advance. Plus, enjoy a lavish daily breakfast.
JA Hatta Fort Hotel
Reset your inner well-being
Deepen your getaway with curated wellness experiences for body and mind. This unique retreat for two offers options such as a back massage, mini-facial, honey tasting, and a hike. Upgrade to half-board for a healthy menu sharing.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
Kick back with Indian Ocean views
Ensconce yourself at this five-star beachfront resort set between the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, with a unique blend of natural beauty and warm hospitality. The resort is an easy two-hour drive from Dubai.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Embrace the solitude of the desert
On the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the world's largest sand desert, the Empty Quarter, beckons. Traverse the Rub’ al Khali by camelback. Dine under desert skies. Unwind with hammam and desert rose rituals amid the tranquillity.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
NH Collection Dubai The Palm
A Palm experience for the family
Revel in the delights of the Palm Jumeirah from its prime location while enjoying outstanding service, a rooftop infinity pool, and a private beach club. You’re also close to a public beach, Nakheel Mall, and Aquaventure Waterpark.
Al Ain Rotana
Find your ideal retreat outside Dubai
Situated in the heart of Al Ain city, this five-star hotel offers a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel features an outdoor pool, a fully-equipped gym, and Zen the Spa for moments of tranquility.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort
Explore the mangroves and oryxes
This all-private-pool villa sanctuary echoes an Emirati fishing village, with barastis, mangroves, and the dazzling Arabian Gulf. Lounge poolside, kayak, snorkel, or explore by horseback. You just might see an Arabian oryx, too.
Complimentary breakfast available for Titanium members.
More staycation offers for luxury
Experience the extraordinary close to home with GHA DISCOVERY’s UAE staycation offers. Enjoy exclusive deals on luxury stays across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah for effortless getaways.
Local daycations, perfected
Turn free hours into unforgettable moments. Experience floating breakfast with city views from the 64th-floor infinity pool at Paramount Hotel Dubai; savour a three-course set meal for two, rooftop-style, at Aqua Cafe in La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments; or melt your stress away under a Serenity Escape 90-minute body massage at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana.
Exotic activities, no flight required
Picture-perfect moments await. Traverse the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Desert on a camelback at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Stroll the Al Seef Heritage Area with a guided tour by Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai. Or taste the bold flavours of Dubai’s many cultures on a food expedition with City Unscripted.
