The best staycations need to fulfill a simple equation: All the convenience of a short journey from home, while making it feel you’re thousands of miles away.
The Oberoi in Ajman’s Al Zorah fulfills that objective splendidly, only 25 minutes from Dubai and yet offering the ambiance of a different universe, with stunning architecture from Italian designer Piero Lissoni that gives the entire spot a tranquil energy that will zap your stress away instantly.
There are plenty of options if you choose a staycation in the UAE, of course, but Oberoi Al Zorah should be near the top of your list, as the hidden gem is not only gorgeous, tranquil, and featuring multiple high-end restaurants (be sure to have freshly caught fish by the beach your first night), it’s also not quite like anywhere else on earth, easy to relax into the switched-off mood you’ve been fantasizing about throughout the work week.
Don’t relax too much, of course, as you don’t want to miss kayaking through the lush mangroves to see the native flamingos.
That, to us during our trip, was the part we keep thinking back to. It was more exertion than we were expecting on a luxury staycation, yes, but it was also unlike anything else, with a former Everest sherpa as our guide teaching us the history of the UAE’s natural development with an eye towards both sustainability and heritage. You won’t want to miss this.
Location: Al Zorah, Ajman
For bookings and reservations, contact 06 504 4888 or visit here.