Read the review of Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah Staycation.
Also read : – Weekend Road Trips From Dubai – Best Weekend Getaways In UAE
Fujairah is an emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates(UAE), about 167 km from Dubai, lying down the Gulf of Oman. This emirate is famous for the rocky Hajar Mountains and the crystal clear, clean beaches of UAE. Let’s plan a weekend getaway or trip to Fujairah from Dubai.
MARHABA(hello in ARABIC)
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah Staycation – Dubai To Fujairah
How To reach
- NEAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Fujairah Airport in the city and Dubai International Airport.
- BY ROAD – Driving from Dubai to Fujairah takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes. This drive is very picturesque due to the mountainous route and beautiful views of the Hajar mountains.
The roads of UAE are very smooth, safe, and well-maintained. There are some villages in between where there are Friday markets on the roadside for stopovers. You can buy fresh fruits from farms, palm trees, handicrafts, and Persian carpets from local people/vendors.
There are many luxurious beach resorts along the coastline of Fujairah. We chose Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort for our stay.
Features – Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah Staycation
Always check the deals on Groupon/Entertainer and other travel sites for the best plans and rates.We took the swimming pool-facing room and some mountain-facing rooms. Fujairah has rocky mountains on one side and a beach on the other.
Mountain-facing rooms have a view of rocky mountains and a highway:-
There are lots of activities in the hotel, like a children’s club, a Tennis court, Water sports, Beach Fun, a Lavish swimming pool with a bar inside, a Musical beachside bar named ‘Gonu Bar’ (lively in afternoons, and romantic at night). This hotel has a total of 218 rooms with
RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT at Le Méridien Al Aqah Fujairah
- Children’s Pool
- Outdoor Pools
- Spa Facilities
- Outdoor Tennis Courts
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna and Steam Room
- Squash Court
- Crazy Golf (Miniature Golf)
- Fitness Center
- Scuba Diving
- Water Sports
- Volleyball
- Tennis Lessons
- Aerobic Classes
- Table Tennis
- Billiards
Many water sports can be purchased during the stay. We did this paragliding during our stay.
- CURRENCY – DIRHAMS AND U.S. DOLLARS
- LANGUAGE – Arabic, and English
Dining Facilities in the resort – (Fujairah Weekend)
- Continental. I like Sapore for Italian food. Baywatch’s poolside bar is suitable for drinks. Gonu Bar and Grill is very lively with the sounds of waves.
- The breakfast Layout is very sumptuous and with lots of variety, and it has a decent seating arrangement.
There are also many trekking and hiking points nearby in the mountains, with many professional trekkers coming over. Mountain bikes and camping are quite popular in local areas. Near this resort, you can see old Fujairah fort, mosque, and local village life of UAE. Book your Scuba diving, Snorkelling trip from Dubai to Fujairah by clicking here.
This resort is away from the hustle and bustle of city life between mountains and seas. It is a complete relaxation for the family, couples, solo travelers, parties and get-togethers, and business meets. So for a relaxed and peaceful staycation, Fujairah is perfect for a weekend getaway from Dubai.
Note:- This is not a sponsored Post. Stay in this hotel is done under my own expense.
So, till then KEEP TRAVELING……………… KEEP EXPLORING……………………………………………………
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My parents live in Dubai, and I visit the UAE at least a couple of times in an year. I never realised that Fujairah had such interesting options though. Next time perhaps!
Meridien <33 It looks a bit cloudy but sounds like a great family spot. I'm obsessed with vintage cars, especially American ones. When I was in LA this Summer, I stopped at every car xD.
Wow! This is a perfect place for a family vacation. It will be so much fun since it has a lot of activities too. How i wish i could go here with my family.
I’ll gonna try that water sports and trekking in that place someday, your photos looks great! Thanks for sharing, i’ll gonna include it in my bucket list 😊
The vintage car is beautiful, when I have a chance I always go the vintage car gatherings to take tons of pictures of them 😀
Fujairah looks nice, I am not that familiar with the Emirates so only Dubai pops into my mind when Emirates are mentioned. It is nice to get a peek to other places.
What a perfect getaway, getting jealous of you now for this amazing getaway. Seems perfect for all reasons that we wish to during travel and stay.
Sounds like the perfect place for a getaway! The hotel has lots of facilities to accommodate and keep you entertained, leaving no real reason to leave!
The hotel you stayed in looks great for families with lots going on. I would definitely look that hotel up if I ever take my kids there like I hope to. I love the look of the mountains, Ive never seen anything quite like it
Looks like a beautiful place to visit. What a fun weekend getaway. Looks like there are a lot of great things to do.
What an amazing place for a getaway! There looks to be a lot to do but also lots of ways to relax, I’d love a weekend away right now!
This looks like to be a very fun weekend getaway…and expensiv? But perhaps totally worth the money with all that activities and the amazing pools!
Beautiful place and stunning pictures. I would love to visit this place pretty soon and thanks for sharing this place to all of us.
A completely unknown place to me! I like the look of the Hajar mountains, it seems very serene. Your hotel looks wonderful, and a little luxurious too! That classic car is so random!
That hotel you stayed in looks spectacular! The architecture is so unique and awe-inspiring. The pool is also incredible and I love that there are plenty of facilities to unwind in!
That resort looks so nice! And I love using Groupon to find good deals, too 🙂
This looks like an awesome place to relax! And bonus that its a place off the beaten path, at least for Americans. I wouldn’t have thought to look to vacation in a place like this!
Looks like a great place for a relaxing holiday. I had not heard of Fujairah before.
Looks like he perfect family getaway, especially for those looking for something a bit more relaxed.
I love getaways like this. Not too far, approachable and when the drive is as pretty as this what else can you ask for. Thanks for sharing this new place! <3
Looks like you had a great time in Fujeirah. Great review, thanks for introducing.
I do love a trip to Fujeirah, always reminds me of long weekends with my family as a child. I have still yet to visitAl Aqah but it looks just as good as I had heard it was when it first opened. I’ll have to plan a staycation.
Everything looks totally amazing! It looks like an amazing adventure!! So lovely and nice! Thanks for sharing
This place looks very nice. Its good to see that there is more in UAE than just Dubai 🙂 Great review!
I never heard of this place, thanks for introducing 🙂
Looks to be an awesome getaway! Love the picture of VW Beetle. Here in South Africa it’s a popular student car.
Fujairah looks perfect for a quick weekend escape if you’re in Emirates. Driving on those roads must be so amazing with such a splendid view!
The road trip from Dubai to Fujiarah looks fascinating and picturesque! Must be quite interesting to be in the midst of mountains and sea on either sides. Must be a perfect weekend getaway for people working in Dubai.
The only thing I knew about this region was Dubai, but you have opened my eyes. Now I know that the UAE is beautiful everywhere. I can’t wait until I can visit that area
Fujairah looks like the perfect getaway for adventurers and families. I like that they have so much available for families like tailored activities!
Wow! They have quite a lot of activities in Le Meridien. I stay in the chain quite often and it is a good hotel for business purposes. never tried for leisure trip.
Refreshing to see other destinations in UAE other than Dubai. Looks like an incredible place and the hotel is stunning.
I have never heard of the Emirate, Fujairah. The views of the drive from Dubai to Fujairah look incredible, worth driving even if it’s just to drive and come back! Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort looks like the perfect family resort, I’d love to stay here with my daughter and enjoy all the activities for a few days.
The roads look perfect. Fujairah is definitely an accessible place if you live in UAE. I like that this resort has an amazing mountain views and a beautiful pool. There is also a good variety of activities that everyone can enjoy.
Fujairah looks beautiful, the hotel, the beach the mountains. What a nice get away. I would love to travel here one day to check it out myself. Thank you so much for sharing!
Mountains and beaches? Count me in! Looks like a wonderful place to have a little luxurious holiday at.
Wow this sounds like a great trip!
This looks amazing ! I have to add this destination to my bucket list! Awesome read !
I know nothing about the Emirates except Dubai so I really enjoyed reading your post. The resort in Fujairah looks really nice, especially with that big swimming pool. The view towards the sea is definitely much better than the one towards the mountains and the highway. I like the sound of the villages having markets on the side of the road on Fridays.
I would also choose the pool view room. It makes me feel like more of a holiday if I can be near the pool! The activities available at this hotel make it seem like a great place to get away from it all.
Looks like a fun place to relax and explore a not-as-well-known part of UAE. To be honest, I often forget that there are beaches in this part of the world, so your post is a pleasant reminder of that. I love that there are many opportunities to get out into the city and discover more of the history and local customs, and not just the resort life!
As someone who loves camping and hiking, Fujairah would be a great escape for me. I would love to experience the real rural UAE and enjoy the beautiful landscape. The hotel certainly looks lovely and of a very high standard and would be fun to stay at as well.
I love going to Fujairah for a weekend getaway! It’s the perfect way to really get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Looks like the perfect getaway. It must be hard to choose between pool view and mountain view– both are so lovely. I absolutely love water sports, so this would be a great hotel for me.