Fujairah Holidays

Relax at The new Miramar Hotel with stunning beach in unspoilt UAE

Relax at The new Miramar Hotel with stunning beach in unspoilt UAE

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Description

Location: Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Based on the stunning shores of the Indian Ocean, the Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort is the perfect place to relax and chill out. With a range of facilities, this lovely accommodation is backed by the jagged Hajaar Mountains and is just 90 minutes drive away from Dubai and endless shopping opportunities. Enjoy spectacular water-sports or pamper yourself at the hotel’s spa at this fabulous brand new resort on the Eastern tip of the UAE.

  • The transfer time from Dubai International Airport is approx 90 minutes.

Your holiday price includes: Direct flights and accommodation for your selected number of nights on a bed and breakfast board basis, in-resort transfers and in-flight meal.

Accommodation description

This new hotel is situated in picturesque emirate of Fujairah. Set between the majestic Hajar Mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean surrounded by its own private beach and inviting pool. Just 90 minutes away from cosmopolitan Dubai and 45 minutes from town of Fujairah.

Facilities at the hotel

  • 200-metre Private beach
  • 3 Outdoor pools and one Indoor pool
  • Floodlit Tennis Courts
  • Games room
  • Daily and nightly entertainment
  • Water-sports and windsurf centre
  • Beauty Salon and Hairdresser
  • Gymnasium
  • Wellness Centre including Jacuzzi, massage, steam bath and sauna
  • 8 varied bars and restaurants
  • Kid’s club

Room facilities

There are 321 spacious guest rooms.

  • Superior Rooms include:
  • mini bar
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • Satellite TV
  • 24 hour room service
  • International direct dial telephone
  • wired internet access
  • furnished balcony or terrace
  • safe box
  • Deluxe rooms include all of the above with two additional sofa beds separated by wooden partition equipped with a sliding door – perfect for families.
  • Maximum occupancy: 2 adults + 1 infant

Please note: Children are not permitted in Superior rooms – Deluxe rooms available at a supplement. Details on request.

Child price (ages 2-11) is valid when sharing with 2 adults in a Deluxe room. Details on request.

Food and beverage

  • The Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort features a number of high-quality restaurants and bars to suit all tastes (payable locally). Guests can also relax at the Pool Restaurant & Bar, Bahari Beach Bar or the Bliss fun pub / discotheque. The other dining options are:
  • Al Majlis – Main buffet meals & all day dining restaurant and terrace
  • Al Moltaqa – Lobby bar and terrace
  • Sensasia – Asian fusion restaurant
  • Mammone – Italian restaurant
  • Shisha Corner – Traditional Arabic cafe

In our opinion

An excellent new hotel with amazing sea views, excellent service and first-class facilities in a spectacular location.

Useful information

  • Flying time: Approx.7 hours (Dubai International Airport)
  • Time Difference: GMT + 4 hours
  • Local Currency: UAE Dirham
  • Major credit cards are accepted but debit cards may not be
  • Electricity: an adaptor is not usually required - British plugs generally fit
  • Climate: Fujairah enjoys a year round desert climate – warmer during the day and cooler at night
  • Language: Arabic is the first language; English is generally widely spoken
  • Tipping: This is a way of life throughout the Middle East
  • Passports: Full 10 year UK passport required with minimum 6 months validity.
  • Visas: Not currently required for UK passport holders stays less than 30 days. British Subject passport holders must have a visa prior to entering the UAE.
  • Passport holders other than the full UK passports, should contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates on: 020 7581 1281 for requirements; this is your responsibility.
  • Fujairah: One of the newest of the Emirate states, served by the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. Ideal beach holiday location
  • Points of interest: Fujairah Fort built in 1670 AD., Fujairah Museum, Friday Market for local crafts, pottery, gifts and more. Khor Fakkan’s Souk for traditional clothes, spices and more. Boat and fishing trips are also available – as are local safaris, mountain and coastal discovery tours.
  • We recommend that you do not drink the tap water, but do drink a minimum of 3 litres of bottled water per day in order to avoid dehydration and sunstroke.
  • You should exercise common sense and use plenty of sun creams for protection from the sunshine.
  • Cold beer and hot sunshine are not a good combination
  • Pools are not attended by lifeguards. Swimming is at your own risk.
  • You should exercise caution not to touch any of the coral when swimming, snorkelling or diving in the sea. Coral is alive and will die when touched by humans. It is also very fragile and sharp, and can cut skin easily.
  • Always exercise common sense

Single supplements

  • From £23

    Single supplement prices are per room per night

Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults in a Deluxe room. Details on request.

Infants: £165

Check with your GP for any recommended innoculations prior to booking.

Please note

  • The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 2%, Amex - 3%. There is no charge for debit card payments. Visa Electron, Solo and Diners Club cards are NOT accepted.
  • For any bookings made within 14 days of departure, there will be an additional charge of £17 per person levied by the tour operator, Peltours, which will be added on after you have booked by the tour operator and may not show on your confirmation.

    Health requirements and travelling abroad

    You must have comprehensive travel insurance when travelling abroad and this must cover you for scuba diving where appropriate. The tour operator, Peltours, may decline your booking if you do not have, or do not intend to have, travel insurance. The name of your insurance company will be required.

    Note: Please note that September is the month of Ramadan. Whilst this is a fascinating time to travel, some facilities and services may be limited and alcohol may be limited.

    Important diving holiday information

    We act as a disclosed agent for third party suppliers of products and/or services. What this means is that the contract for the fulfilment of the diving package is between you and the operator and additional terms and conditions may apply. Please make sure that you have read these terms and conditions before completing your transaction with us. We shall have no contractual liability to you in respect of a diving experience fulfilled by the operator, unless we have been negligent.

    We recommend that you consult your GP for any relevant health requirements.

    Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking, during work hours.

Fujairah Information

Nearest Airport : Dubai (DXB)

Destination Airport

Dubai International Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Address

Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai International Airport, PO Box 2525, Dubai, UAE

Country Code

971

Telephone

(0)4 216 2525 or 216 6333

Fax

(0)4 224 4067

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.dubaiairport.com

Location

The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) southeast of Dubai

Time Zone

GMT + 4

Number of Terminals

2

Airport News

Construction of Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 and an additional Concourse 3 is underway. Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 will be ready by the end of 2007, while Concourse 3 will be ready by 2008. Work on a Cargo Mega Terminal has begun. This will be built in phases and is scheduled to be completed by 2018.

Transfer between Terminals

Transfer between the terminals takes about 10 minutes using the airport shuttle service. The Terminal 1 Departures concourse (Sheikh Rashid Terminal) is linked to Terminal 1 via a tunnel with travelators. Terminal 2 is used exclusively for business and charter flights.

Driving Directions

The Airport Road runs directly southeast from Dubai city centre on the east side of The Creek (Al-Khor). From locations south of Dubai, cross Al-Khor at Al-Garhoud Bridge and drive north, then turn right at the intersection with Airport Road. Terminal 2 is situated to the north of Terminal 1, accessed from Al Towar Road and Rashidiya.

Car Parking

Both short-term (Car Park A) and long-term (Car Park B) parking facilities are available.

Car Hire

There are several car hire companies available in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, including Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Prepaid taxis to the city centre are available 24 hours a day in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall. Limousine: Limousine hire can be arranged in the Arrivals hall (journey time to the city centre: 10 minutes). Bus: A bus service runs to the city centre. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1 and 2. Local buses nos.4, 11, 15, 33 and 44 connect with Terminal 1, while bus no.2 connects with Terminal 2. Dubai International Airport Buses provide air-conditioned transport into the city centre and over 80 hotels.

Information and Help Desks

The DTCM Tourist Kiosk (Department of Tourism and Commerce), in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, provides tourist information, maps and tours. The travel desk, situated next to the customs X-ray machines, can arrange hotel reservations.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has banking services and ATMs in both terminals. There are 24-hour bureaux de change facilities near gates 8, 18 and 22 and a 24-hour post office near gate 18 on the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. Dubai Duty Free (website: www.dubaidutyfree.com) also offers foreign exchange, banking and Internet facilities. Eating and drinking: There are some 25 restaurants, cafés and bars in the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. The Food Court is located on the upper level, between gates 13 and 15, with outlets including fast food and international cuisine. An Irish Village is located near gate 23. There are also restaurants in Terminal 2. Shopping: There is comprehensive duty-free shopping at the airport. Dubai Duty Free has a massive array on offer at the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse and the ground level of the Departures hall, while Terminal 2 has a special bulk purchasing desk. Luggage: There is a baggage relocation system in place, which electronically tags each piece of luggage, in order to make retrieval of lost luggage faster and easier. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour fully-equipped medical centre, located on the ground level of the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse, near gate 13 (tel: (0)4 216 4950). There are also prayer rooms (for either men or women), a lounge for women, a children’s play area and the the G-Force Health Club (tel: (0)4 216 4257) with a swimming pool, gym and massage facilities.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are two business centres within the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. The Connect Business Centre (tel: (0)4 216 4278), in the Dubai International Airport Hotel, has five meeting rooms, accommodating from six to 18 delegates, and a conference room for up to 60 delegates. There is also a first-rate communications system, eight workstations, and secretarial and office services facilities. Global Link, near gate 16, has six ISD booths, workstations with Internet and fax, and secretarial services around the clock. Touch-screen Internet kiosks, which take credit card payments, are located opposite the DCA First Class Lounge (gate 9) and the Irish Village (see above). There are several first- and business-class lounges, many with workstations and Internet access, in both Terminal 1 and 2. VVIP and VIP lounges, with private offices and showers, are available for passengers using the Am Majilis facility, which must be booked 24 hours in advance (via the airport’s website).

Disabled Facilities

There are desks dedicated to passengers with special needs between rows A and B in the Departures hall. Electric carts are available to transport passengers to/from the new Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse, where disabled passengers can access special lounges near gates 9 and 22; a dedicated lounge for disabled travellers is also available in the Arrivals hall. Assistance is available for those with special needs; passengers should request special assistance from their airline prior to travel. Rooms for disabled passengers are available in the Dubai International Airport Hotel (see below).

Airport Hotels

The Dubai International Airport Hotel (tel: (0)4 216 4300 or 4289), a five-star facility, is located on level three of the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse; rooms are available on a nightly and hourly base. There are many hotels situation in the vicinity, the closest being Holiday Inn Dubai, Golden Tulip Aeroplane, Rimal Rotana Suites, InterContinental Dubai, Le Meridien Hotel Dubai, Sheraton Diera Hotel, Taj Palace Dubai, Four Points Bur Dubai, Sheraton Dubai Hotel, Ramada Dubai and Marriott JW Dubai. Many hotels offer courtesy shuttle buses to/from the airport. Hotel reservations can be made in the Arrivals hall.

City

Dubai

Full Airport Name

Dubai International Airport

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