Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort

Overview

We love this place, not just because of its 10/10 beach (which is also private, very boujee) but it has so many restaurants. So foodies, you might wanna pay attention from now, there's a packed buffet - we all love a holiday buffet where it's highly acceptable to have a three-course brekkie. There is a delizioso Italian restaurant, and there won't be persuasion to visit the Asian, it's so good you'll be wanting to visit again, and again, and ag... you get the idea!

Location

• Sat on the beach - our fave spot, and as beach experts, we totally approve of this one.

• A 1-hour 30-minute car journey from Dubai International Airport

Rooms

• Spacious rooms bring all the cosy vibes, you've got a plush seating area, a luxury bed and a furnished balcony with desert, pool or sea views

• Standard Rooms, Family Rooms and Suites on offer

• Each one has...

  • Free WIFI

  • Turndown service

  • 24-hour in-room dining

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Mini bar

  • Safe

Food & Drink

• Al Majlis - the place to go if you don't know what you fancy eating, because you'll pretty much find anything here, and it's all buffet style so load up your plates as many times as you like!

• Al Moltaqa - a cosy outdoor terrace with a wide selection of drinks, and a selection of shisha

• Sensasia - Thai and Asian fusion, you've got duck pancakes, spring rolls, pad thai and seafood dishes

• La Cucina - top-notch Italian dishes, we're talking all the pizza and pasta which you can wash down with a fancy wine-list

• Bahari Grill - sat right by the beach, is there a better place to tuck into bbq dishes and drink wine? We think not!

• Bliss Fun Pub - all about the party vibes here, open till late, drinks flowing and the resident DJ playing all the good tunes

• Island Pool Bar - in a prime spot, you can't miss it, it's literally in the middle of the pool (but don't worry, you can access it by bridge)
  

Sports & Entertainment

• Outdoor Swimming Pool - the pool is so huge, it's perfect for toe-dunking, lane swimming or you can pay the pool bar a visit (or two)

• Kid's Swimming Pool - hidden away in the shade, this splash pool is great for the kids to cool off

• Spa - you're on your jollies after all, if you can't treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment, then when can you?

• Wellness Center -  if you fancy escaping the sun and getting in your holiday workout, there's a fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and an indoor pool (for ages 16+ only)

• Sporty Activities - there's beach volleyball, tennis courts, archery, diving and watersports

• Kids' Club - the place is open all day (09:30 - 18:00), so if you fancy a day of chilling by the pool (obvs with a cocktail) we say stick the kids in the kids' club, don't worry though, they'll have heaps of fun

• Entertainment - this place is poppin' in the evenings, sit down and watch a show, or belt your heart out on the karaoke, or get stuck into some friendly (or unfriendly) competitions

• Shopping Arcade - have a mooch around some of the onsite shops, with holiday essentials and souvenirs at your fingertips