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WORLD TRAVELLER XXXXXXXXXXXXXX SCTDA<br />
WHERE LUXURY RULES<br />
Arabian heritage meets bespoke luxury at Sharjah’s most coveted staycation spots<br />
Rich in art and cultural attractions,<br />
and with stunning natural<br />
landscapes to discover, Sharjah’s<br />
unique blend of modern marvels and<br />
old-world charm is a magnet for intrepid<br />
travellers. Today, the emirate is firmly on<br />
the radar as a leading destination for a<br />
staycation. Here are three of the best luxury<br />
hotels to escape to…<br />
THE STYLISH ABODE<br />
Feel right at home and bask in true Arabian<br />
hospitality at Al Bait Sharjah. Located at<br />
the heart of Sharjah, the 53-room boutique<br />
resort is a unique collection of five preserved<br />
heritage houses that were once owned by<br />
esteemed Emirati families. It’s also home to<br />
impressive architectural sights, including the<br />
UAE’s only round wind tower, as well as an<br />
in-house museum that showcases the city’s<br />
rich history. Retreat to the spa for a soothing<br />
massage, cool off in the outdoor swimming<br />
pool, or sit down at the Arabic restaurant for a<br />
true taste of Arabia as trained chefs cook up a<br />
delicious spread of local delicacies.<br />
THE BOUTIQUE BOLTHOLE<br />
Looking at this stunning rustic retreat, you<br />
wouldn’t guess it was once (in the 1960s) a<br />
simple grocery store and café. Boasting a<br />
fresh new look, Al Faya Lodge & Spa now sits<br />
on the crimson sands of Mount Alvaah as<br />
the latest addition to the Sharjah Collection,<br />
a group of boutique hotels scattered across<br />
the emirate. Whether it's lounging by the<br />
open-air saltwater pool, indulging in an<br />
Arabian style spa retreat or marvelling at the<br />
thousands of stars from the rooftop terrace,<br />
the lodge is the perfect escape from the hustle<br />
and bustle of everyday life.<br />
THE EXCLUSIVE ECO RETREAT<br />
Immerse yourself in the stunning<br />
natural wonders the emirate has to offer at<br />
Sharjah’s new five-star eco-tourism resort,<br />
Kalba Kingfisher Lodge. Offering comfort<br />
and privacy in spades, the boutique hotel<br />
is set against an unspoiled backdrop of<br />
the Indian Ocean and a forest of mangrove<br />
(Qurm) trees, which is home to a number<br />
of fascinatingly beautiful kingfishers and<br />
other rare bird species. Wake up to the<br />
sound of crashing waves from any of the 25<br />
luxuriously appointed tents, each with its<br />
own swimming pool, and lap up the views.<br />
Find out more at visitsharjah.com<br />
Photo: Kalba Kingfisher Lodge<br />
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