This year, the golden dunes of the Empty Quarter become the setting for a meaningful and memorable holy month, with Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara inviting guests to slow their pace, stay longer, and find quiet moments of connection in the world’s largest sand desert.
This Ramadan, Yas Plaza Hotels welcomes guests to Al Noor, an outdoor Iftar dining experience on Yas Island, designed for easy evenings and shared moments at sunset. Set within Central Plaza, Al Noor offers a relaxed yet atmospheric setting where familiar Ramadan flavours meet live cooking and warm hospitality under the night sky.
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, the idyllic beachside resort overlooking the Arabian Gulf, welcomes couples to indulge in a moment of relaxation with Anjana Spa’s special Valentine’s offer. Guests can enjoy 20% off an 80-minute couples’ treatment, beginning with time in the spa’s private VIP room, complete with a sauna and jacuzzi, followed by the spa’s signature treatment – a mixed massage.
Love takes many forms this Valentine’s Day, and The St. Regis Abu Dhabi returns with a series of sought-after experiences designed to fall in love with. From daytime brunches to sunset moments and late-night dinners, each experience is shaped by its setting, allowing romance to unfold naturally rather than follow a single script.
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa has announced its Ramadan Iftar offering, “Ramadan Nights: Iftar Under the Stars,” available throughout the holy month at La Piscine.
Pet lovers in Abu Dhabi can now enjoy outings with their four-legged companions at Appaloosa Sports Bar, which has officially opened its outdoor terrace to pets. Designed for relaxed socialising, the pet-friendly terrace invites guests to enjoy casual dining, refreshing drinks, and live sports screenings in a comfortable open-air setting.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi will host four exclusive collaboration dinners as part of50 Best’s Signature Sessions dining programme during Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, welcoming internationally acclaimed chefs to the capital for a series of one-night-only dining events.
As the new year begins and travellers seek restorative ways to start 2026 with clarity and calm, Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG invites guests to escape into the quiet majesty of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter. Set amid sweeping golden dunes beneath vast, starlit skies, the resort unveils a collection of curated desert offerings designed to inspire renewal, connection and slow, intentional travel.