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Planning for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays?
From a remote desert destination in Qatar to a charming stay in Lake Como, selects the latest and sweetest short-haul getaways to book right now for Eid Al Fitr.
BROADWICK SOHO – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Located in the heart of London’s West End, Broadwick Soho is as charming and characterful as its storied neighbourhood. Channeling the glamour and wild energy of London’s most vibrant area into a contemporary 57-room retreat, Broadwick Soho exhibits great style and character with its flamboyant décor: a mix of English eccentricity and with a sprinkle of Disco fabulousness.
PASSALACQUA – LAKE COMO, ITALY
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A stay at Passalacqua offers a much-needed antidote to time-crunched vacations. Embrace the Italian art of at this 5-star hotel on Lake Como for a dash of dolce vita, whether its yoga beneath the magnolias, a stroll through Moltrasio’s ancient lanes, learning how to make pasta or perhaps skimming across the lake in a vintage motor launch.
HÔTEL DES GRAND VOYAGEURS – PARIS, FRANCE
Hôtel des Grand Voyageurs is a sleek haven for art, design, and culture enthusiasts. The interiors, a mix of contemporary flair with the nobi- lity of old-world Europe, are curated by Milanese architect and designer Fabrizio Casiraghi. Sharp by day and sultry by night, each aesthetic space – from the 138 rooms down to the American-French brasserie – delivers a fresh yet charismatic ambience on Quarter Saint-Placide.
ÀNI – DIKWELLA, SRI LANKA
A four-hour flight from the UAE and a two-hour drive from Colombo will take you to the southern coast of Sri Lanka where you’ll be embraced by a verdant jungle and endless views of the sea. ÀNI is a luxury beachfront estate with a tropical modernism-inspired decor that offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and an all-inclusive crafted stay.
ROOMS – BATUMI, GEORGIA
Batumi is the capital of the autonomous Adjara region – both a port town and a holiday destination. With its outsized glass towers and leafy old streets, Adjara has its own Turkish-inflected dialect, distinct cuisine, lush rainforests, ancient Roman ruins and beaches for miles – definitely far from the brutalist Tbilisi that you know. ROOMS Batumi reflects this environment, drawing inspiration from a mix of Japanese, European, and LA styles. This design-led property delivers a fresh coastal twist mixed with 70s flair and hints of Japanese influence.
OUR HABITAS RAS ABROUQ – RAS ABROUQ, QATAR
Following the debut of an award-winning hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, is Our Habitas Ras Abrouq. Located in an untouched region on Qatar’s west coast and bordering a UNESCO protected site, Al-Reem Biosphere Reserve, this new property is a soulful space to enjoy nature’s beauty, with a dramatic coastal and desert backdrop to boot. From wellness programmes to locally sourced nourishing meals at Qissa, you won’t have to venture far for this one-of-a-kind travel experience you can explore this Eid.
