Soak up summer the best way with an indulgent retreat at Raffles The Palm Dubai
Whether you're planning a luxe weekend escape or a longer break without leaving the region, the resort's new offers are designed to help you unwind in total comfort.
Think personalised perks, indulgent experiences and a chance to switch off with the beach just steps away. We'll take it all please, thank you.
Set on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the hotel's Baroque-inspired interiors, a whopping 6,000 crystal chandeliers across the building and plush handcrafted furnishings create an elegant escape from the cosmopolitan city.
All 360 rooms are flooded with natural light and come with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf or the Dubai skyline.
Explore the summer retreat offer
The Raffles summer retreat is the classic crowd-pleaser. You'll get 20 percent off when booking two nights, along with daily breakfast and 20 percent savings across most food and drink outlets (except at Piatti by the Beach).
Spa lovers can take advantage of 30 percent off treatments of 60 minutes or more at the award-winning Cinq Mondes Spa, while those travelling with kids will appreciate that children under 12 can stay for free – up to two per booking. Also, if you didn't know it already, for the ultimate R&R, you have to check out its sumptuous hammam experience.
The offer also includes early check-in from 11am and late check-out until 2pm for guests staying in suites or villas, subject to availability. This summer offer is available exclusively for GCC and UAE residents.
Retreat to the summer villa
For something a little more private, the summer villa retreat is where things get dialled up a notch.
You'll wake up to a villa breakfast prepared by the chef, enjoy access to the exclusive Raffles Club Lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening mixed drinks, and arrive in style with a Rolls-Royce or Bentley airport transfer.
A complimentary 60-minute spa treatment for two is included once per stay, and you'll also get 30 percent off any additional 60-minute treatments.
Time Out tip? While you're here, don't forget to try kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding as they are complimentary.
Motorised watersports are available at 20 percent off with the summer villa deal. So if you fancy trying wakeboarding or e-surfing, now's the time to enjoy it. And with private check-in and 24-hour butler service, every detail is taken care of.
Both offers are available for stays booked this summer, isn't that just the perfect excuse to embrace summer without the stress of travel planning?
So, what are you waiting for? Get summer-ing now.
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