Celebrate the long weekend with Privilee
Fireworks, flags, and a well-deserved break – UAE National Day long weekend is all about reflection, pride, and the perfect excuse to plan a daycay, or four, we won’t judge.
Whether you’re in the mood for a Palm pool day, a laid-back family escape in Abu Dhabi, or a road trip to Fujairah or Ajman, these Privilee venues are ready for your long weekend line-up. Think of this as your curated itinerary; we’ve done all the thinking for you.
Dubai
Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah
Palm-side pool days, slow starts, and “let’s stay a bit longer” energy
This Palm address is made for slow, sunshine-heavy days: think late breakfasts, easy walks to the pool and that first dip that officially kicks off UAE National Day.
Settle into a lounger, let the kids take over the shallows, and rotate between swims, fresh bites and people-watching. By late afternoon, you’re sun-kissed, relaxed, and quietly wondering if you can squeeze in one more day here.
📍 West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
Surf Club Dubai
Barefoot, beachy, and built for long afternoons
If your version of UAE National Day is a beach playlist and salty hair, this Palm West Beach spot delivers. Lined-up loungers, live DJs, a dreamy aesthetic and the ocean on full display – the only thing missing is your fave drink in hand and toes in the sand, but not for long. Stay through sunset and watch the sky lean into soft reds and greens – peak UAE National Day, beach edition. By the end of the day, you’re in “I’m basically a beach local now” mode.
📍 Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, Vignette Collection
Art deco details and “this needs a photo” angles
For those who like their long weekend with a side of personality, this poolside playground is it. Art deco, design-led details and a see-and-be-seen deck set the tone the moment you step out.
Flow between loungers and the pool, press pause for an easy lunch, then wander around to find your favourite backdrop. It’s made for lazy pool days that still feel a little dressed up – the National Day version of putting on your nicest outfit.
📍 West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
W Dubai, The Palm
Poolside playlists, big energy, and a “daycay into night” kind of plan
If you want your UAE National Day dialled all the way up, this is where you land. The pool is the main character here – music, views and a crowd that clearly got the “it’s a long weekend” memo.
Start on your perfectly sun-warmed lounger, sneak in a few laps to cool off, then lean into late-afternoon bites. As the sun drops, the tempo shifts just enough to keep you there – by the time it’s dark, the place feels like the pre-party you didn’t have to plan. One spot, full-day plans: pool, beach, sunset, all the vibes.
📍 West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek
Skyline swims, spa time, and a wellness moment between celebrations
When you want your long weekend to feel a little more intentional, head up, not out. This high-rise hangout gives you pool laps, gym time and spa slow-downs – the kind of stop that makes your National Day feel thought-through, not thrown together.
Start strong in the gym, move to the steam room, then claim a lounger by the pool – or skip straight to robe-and-treatment mode. Either way, it’s the perfect reset before or after family plans.
📍 Port Saeed, Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Family lagoon days, soft sands, and easy city-meets-sea energy
If you’re in the capital for UAE National Day, this city-meets-sea spot is made for family days. Tucked into its own private lagoon, you’ve got an adults’ pool, kids’ pool, family pool, and spacious sunbeds lining the sand that you won’t want to leave.
Start seaside, then take a cool dip while the kids eye up the water slide, and let the day run a little longer than planned before pressing pause for lunch with everyone’s favourites on the table. As the afternoon cools off, take a walk by the water and look up – flags waving along the Corniche and water in front of you? Very UAE National Day coded.
📍 Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Village vibes, beachfront dips, and go-with-the-flow pacing
If you want your UAE National Day to feel like a beach break without packing an overnight bag, this Al Zahiyah spot is made for you. This low-key resort-style hideaway gives you room to breathe, with a main pool, shaded kids’ pool, and private strip of sand wrapped around an open-air village of cafés and restaurants.
Find a sunlit lounger, dip between the pool and sea, then wander into the village when it’s time to refuel. The kind of day that always seems to finish with “just one more swim.”
📍 Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Northern Emirates
Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Mountain backdrops, sea views, and road-trip energy
Dreaming of a National Day road trip? Set your map to head East – this is the spot worth travelling for. Set between rocky cliffs and clear waters, this coastal retreat feels like a deep exhale. Take a dip and bring your goggles – you might spot a turtle or two: the daycay that keeps on giving.
Mornings are for barefoot walks and salty swims, afternoons for pool time and something good to share at the table. This place makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a travel moodboard you accidentally manifested – the National Day pause you needed.
📍 Al Fqait, Fujairah
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
Soft sands, gentle waves, and elevated family days
For a slower, more low-key UAE National Day, this Ajman beachfront spot is a win. The infinity pool with sea-to-sky views, wide stretches of soft sand, and gentle waves set the tone for an easy family day.
The kids are happily entertained as they move between the beach, kids’ pool, and kids’ club, while you bask seaside on your sun-warmed lounger, drink in hand. Hit pause for a laid-back lunch before heading back to the sea for “just one more” paddle – the kind of family weekend that feels simple, sandy, and exactly right for the long weekend.
📍 Al Nakhil 2, Ajman
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UAE National Day is about celebrations, togetherness, and taking a moment to see how far the country has come. With Privilee, the long weekend falls into place a little easier – Palm pool days, beach club afternoons, road trips worth the drive, and family time in the capital, all ready for your line-up and made to turn into your best memories. So, how are you spending it?
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