Hot summer deals in Dubai

So you can’t afford to go on holiday – but you can afford to take advantage of living in Dubai. Check these bargains 2 Comments

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Al Manzil Hotel: Summer specials start at Dhs474 for single occupancy, Dhs504 for double. Until September 19. Hot deal!

Lowdown: It boasts Nezesaussi, one of Dubai’s best (but worst-named) sports bars and views of the Burj Dubai.

Details: 04 428 6808 / www.southernsunme.com/almanzil

Area: Burj Dubai Boulevard, The Old Town

Arabian Courtyard: Prices start from Dhs300, single occupancy. Until mid-September.

Lowdown: A stone’s throw from the Creek, many of the rooms have views of the water – it’s heavy on the Arabian theme.

Details: Deal online only: www.arabian courtyard.com / 04 351 9111

Area: Bur Dubai

Arabian Park Hotel: Stay four nights, get one night free, Dhs280 single and double occupancy. Until September 20. Hot deal!

Lowdown: Small, well located and boasts a great little salt-water pool.

Details: 04 324 5999 / www.arabianparkhoteldubai.com

Area: Oud Metha

Atlantis: Summer value rooms from Dhs960 per night from Saturday to Wednesday – not inclusive of breakfast, but including a massage, Aquaventure access and more. Until September 19 (although it’s already fully booked until September).

Lowdown: If it wasn’t for the erratic service when it launched, Ossiano would have won our Best Seafood Restaurant this year. Now the waiters are back on form, so who knows about 2010…

Details: 04 426 2000 / www.atlantisthepalm.com

Area: The Palm Jumeirah

Capitol Hotel: Prices starting from Dhs350. Until September.

Lowdown: It’s situated close to Satwa’s vibrant streets and the beach. Plus it’s a smart hotel – though Club Rockwell downstairs is a tad dingy.

Details: 04 346 0111 / www.capitol-hotel.com

Area: Satwa

Dhow Palace Hotel: Rooms from Dhs400, including breakfast. Until September 30.

Lowdown: Shaped like a ship and Bur Dubai’s only five-star; Submarine club is packed come Thursday night.

Details: 04 359 9992 / www.dhowpalacehoteldubai.com

Area: Bur Dubai

The Fairmont Dubai: Get 20 per cent off the best available rates if you book three days ahead. Until September 30.

Lowdown: Romantic bar Cin Cin is worth a look and Cavalli Club is great for posers.

Details: 04 332 5555 / www.fairmont.com

Area: Sheikh Zayed Road

Hilton Dubai Creek: Dhs395 per room per night over the summer, plus 20% off at restaurants including Gordon Ramsay’s Verre. There’s a free shuttle to Hilton Jumeirah to use the beach too. For foodies, there’s a summer overnight package starting from Dhs1185 per couple which includes a three-course dinner at Verre, as well as an overnight stay, breakfast, and a morning Abra ride.

Lowdown: Creekside hotel with great views of this end of town, as well as being home to Gordon Ramsay’s Dubai base, Verre

Details: 04 227 1111/ reservations.dubai@hilton.com

Area: Dubai Creek

InterContinental: Pay for five nights at Dhs4,740 and get two extra nights free.

Lowdown: After saving a bit on the stay, splash out on Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire, Time Out’s best restaurant of 2009.

Details: 04 701 1111 / www.ichotelsgroup.com

Area: Festival City