UAE Staycations: Excitement Awaits This Summer

Summer Excursions in the UAE: Free Waterpark Passes, Family Lotteries and Exciting Staycation Offers

During the hot summer months, when international tourism slows down, hotels in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to creative strategies to maintain occupancy. Instead of focusing on foreign tourists, they are now concentrating on local residents, trying to win over guests with special staycation offers, free programs, lotteries, and immersive stay packages.

Revamped Summer Guest Experience

Many hotels have recently introduced free waterpark entries, group aqua aerobics classes, morning yoga, and gastronomic experiences, such as live cooking stations. A seaside hotel in Sharjah, for instance, offers early beach opening for early risers, allowing them to calmly enjoy the sunrise on the beach. Families staying at the hotel can also encounter live peacocks and rabbits in the garden, which is particularly popular among children.

These experience-focused solutions have already increased this season's occupancy compared to last year. A strong social media campaign supporting direct bookings has resulted in a record number of phone and online bookings.

Innovations in Hotel Services

Another hotel chain has renovated every room and introduced a completely automated guest experience system. As part of the digital transition, restaurant menus and payment interfaces will be accessible via QR codes. In addition, a new entertainment program with live DJs is set to launch for the summer season.

The aim of these changes is not only to increase guest satisfaction but also to boost revenue, as local and regional travelers find the new services appealing.

Double Rewards, Unique Gifts

International hotel chains have also joined the summer competition: a luxury brand, for example, has launched its "Double Discovery Dollar" promotion offering double loyalty points for direct bookings between August 1st and September 30th. The promotion is valid across the entire GHA Discovery portfolio - covering more than 850 hotels worldwide.

This is particularly attractive to those who choose a hotel not only for relaxation but also for premium dining experiences or spa treatments.

Access to the World's Largest Waterpark and Maldives Vacation

An iconic beachfront hotel in Dubai offers free entry to the world's largest waterpark for a minimum three-night stay, providing guaranteed adrenaline for the whole family. Another hotel chain offers customized staycation programs with a unique itinerary, personalized "boarding pass," and a stamp-collecting "passport."

Guests receive a stamp for each new experience they try, which can collect rewards ranging from instant gifts to a fully expensed Maldives vacation.

Summary

This summer, the competition among hotels for guests' attention is not just about discounts but also about experiences, loyalty, and connection. UAE hotels recognize that for staycation guests, it's not the distance that matters, but the uniqueness and quality. The new offers clearly show that vacations at home can also be unforgettable.

(Source: Based on a promotion by United Arab Emirates hotels.)