National stays: A selection of National Day offers on hand

With the UAE’s 43rd National Day around the corner, we bring you a selection of National Day offers on hand

The Zabeel deal: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, The Palm, Dubai

It’s the 43^rd UAE National Day, so UAE nationals and residents can take advantage of 43 per cent off the best available room rate, starting from Dhs1,500 per room and per night until December 24 and receive the following benefits: Two complimentary tickets to Wild Wadi Waterpark per room and per stay, complimentary access to Sinbad’s Kids Club, complimentary Wi-Fi access across the resort and access to Talise Ottoman Spa & Talise Fitness. Call: 04 453 0000

A capital idea: Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi

The Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is also getting in on the 43 per cent off for 43 years of the UAE deal. You also get 20 per cent off dining and spa treatments. All this until December 6.

Offer open to all UAE residents. Call: 02 698 8888

Palace in wonderland: The Ajman Palace Hotel

This year, Ajman will be celebrating UAE National Day with a mega military show. And the perfect place to watch the grand spectacle will be The Ajman Palace Hotel, which will offer uninterrupted views of the ceremony.Coming together for the National Day ceremony in Ajman will be land, maritime and air forces. Adding colour to the parade will be a musical performance by a number of UAE artistes. Visit: www.theajmanpalace.com

Local luxury: JA Ocean View Hotel, Dubai

The hotel recently celebrated the official opening ceremony of its Emirati Village to commemorate National Day.

The Emirati Village has on display a variety of different aspects from local Emirati culture and traditional life for a period extending until December 3. The hotel’s outdoor atrium has been redesigned to resemble a mini souk where guests and visitors can buy local handicrafts and souvenirs.

Mey-day: Meydan Hotels, Dubai

From December 1 to 3, all three Meydan properties will play a synchronised laser projection. As guests arrive at The Meydan Hotel from 7pm until midnight, they will be greeted by a display of lights around the grand entrance. Residents and visitors of JBR Walk are also in for a treat as Meydan Beach lights up the property with an equally scintillating display. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa will commemorate the country’s National Day from December 1-7 with an illuminating display across the dunes of the desert.

Visit: www.meydanhotels.com

Rotana times: Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi

For National Day the hotel is offering a special package rate of Dhs443 that includes breakfast, lunch, late check out and free internet. This package would generally be priced at Dhs690 so this is a celebratory 25 per cent discount. Call: 02 610 6666

Ritz show time: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is introducing exclusive packages and culinary offerings on December 2.

UAE residents can take advantage of the premium overnight packages starting at Dhs4,343. The National Day Package includes accommodation for two guests in a one-bedroom villa, dinner in the signature Arabic or Asian restaurant, a rejuvenating spa experience and a lavish buffet breakfast for two. For a getaway with children, Family Villa Packages start at Dhs1,500 and offer accommodation in a spacious two-bedroom villa as well as a buffet breakfast and dinner for the entire family in Giornotte restaurant.

Call: 02 818 8181