Posted By: Sorbet
A Sorbet-curated collection of the season’s most coveted Eid getaways.
Whether Eid Al Adha calls for a barefoot retreat in the Maldives, a wellness-led pause between Oman’s mountains and sea, or in-suite experiences next to London’s Hyde Park, this season’s resort and hotel offerings are stepping away from routine to reconnect with what (and who) matters most. Across desert valleys, private islands, beachfront sanctuaries and city hideaways, the common thread weaves a slower pace into meaningful time spend with loved ones, and spaces to make the occasion feel blissfully reflective.
From stargazing beneath Banyan Tree AlUla’s Saudi skies and an Italian escapade at Bvlgari Resort Dubai, to floating breakfasts at Soneva Jani and restorative rituals at Six Senses Zighy Bay, these are the stays to have on your radar for your upcoming break. A Sorbet-curated collection of the season’s most coveted Eid getaways, each destination offers its own distinct rhythm spanning playful to deeply restorative, and all worth checking into.
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BANYAN TREE ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA
Between the mountains and dunes of Ashar Valley where sandstone cliffs rise, Banyan Tree AlUla offers one of the most atmospheric and remote ways to spend Eid Al Adha. Centered around a series of nature-focused experiences within their Together in Discovery family getaway, Banyan Tree designs the week around bits of bonding.
Private villas with pools are carved into Saudi’s desert creating a sense of seclusion that naturally draws families toward shared meals and meaningful conversations.
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Eid here settles into a natural rhythm away from the city and without a clock in sight, movie nights lull under the Saudi sky, alongside nighttime stargazing and wellbeing sessions set against the open desert horizons. For younger guests, a lounge, trampoline and a vast expanse to explore bring a lighter energy, while complimentary dining and 24-hour flexible check-ins give the entire stay a go-with-the-flow feeling.
Days here are a much-needed excuse to reconnect with family or simply enjoy time around them within Banyan Tree’s villa complex.
For reservations and more details, visit www.banyantree.com/saudi-arabia/alula.
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BVLGARI RESORT DUBAI, UAE
If you haven’t heard yet, Bvlgari Resort Dubai recently unveiled its new Beach Clvb – the iconic Serpenti motif slivering through sun beds, private cabanas, and sun-dappled terraces. This Eid Al Adha, a private bridge from mainland Dubai to Jumeirah Bay Island lead guests to Bvglari’s Retreat Staycation where you can access the Beach Clvb within the Eid package, alongside a hand-picked selection of welcome amenities, and access to the pool and Bvlgari Spa all stay long.
Courtesy of Bvlgari Resort Dubai
Courtesy of Bvlgari Resort Dubai
To fully relish the Italian dining experience, at the iconic oval bar and terrace, aperitivos accompany appetizers in front of a stunning view of the city and sea. Its Yacht Clvb Sunday Brunch also pulls out all the stops with a plethora of delectable starters, fresh pastas, seafood and Italian classics at the Marina, and after, perhaps some digestivos by the water? The Yacht Clvb truly never misses, even if you’d rather à la carte your way through dinner, Chef Niko Romito’s noon to night gastronomic delicacies can put a person right into relaxation-mode at Bvlgari’s waterfront.
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If going full tranquil mode is more the vibe, the new Spirulina Detox & Restore ritual is set to do exactly that – detox and restore. Repose and truly set yourself at ease with this 90-minute experience at Bvlgari Spa, starting off with a mineral-filled Spirulina Full Body Wrap for thirty minutes followed by 60-minute full body massage.
For reservations and further details, visit bulgarihotels.com/dubai.
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUSCAT, OMAN
Along the shore of Shatti Al Qurum, you’ll find the Mandarin Oriental Muscat, neatly tucked between the city and the Gulf of Oman. At the center of the hotel’s long weekend plans is Rawya’s Eid Al Adha Brunch where live cooking stations and a traditional Shuwa oven blend together Omani flavors with Mediterranean touches, best followed by an afternoon beside the pool.
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Or if a Spring Afternoon Tea is of interest, inside Sawa Lounge, a beautifully considered spread inspired by local Omani produce takes the cake – Ispahan with rose chantilly and raspberry confit, lychee panna cotta, warm vanilla and date scones with house-made jams. They’re not shy on savories either – salmon gravlax, citrusy Omani prawn brioche, truffle hummus with grilled veg – served with signature teas and seasonal drinks.
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Come evening, Essenza Bar’s Jazz Nights shift the mood entirely, pairing live music with Italian bites and handcrafted drinks in a setting that feels effortlessly cosmopolitan.
For those seeking a more restorative escape, the hotel’s Biologique Recherche facial experience and Dayluxe Pass make it all too easy to slip into serenity. And with A Meaningful Pause – the Mandarin Oriental’s seasonal Eid stay offer featuring breakfast, spa savings, and flexible check-in and -out – it’s simple really, the ultimate mix between the city bustle and soothing sea.
For reservations and more details, visit www.mandarinoriental.com.
Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Muscat
Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Muscat
THE RITZ-CARLTON, MALDIVES FARI ISLANDS
Eid Al Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands feels worlds away from the usual holiday rush. Floating between turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and unreal white shores in North Malé Atoll, the resort turns the occasion into an exciting event-filled barefoot luxury escape. If the Indian Ocean sounds enticing, the Ritz offers turtle snorkeling excursions alongside coral garden explorations and shark encounters. Otherwise, days unfold between sunrise yoga, Arabic cooking classes, holistic spa therapies, and lantern-lit concert dinners under the stars, while younger guests disappear into Ritz Kids island drum-making workshops and treasure hunts.
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Dining naturally grounds the celebrations, from beachfront feasts at Beach Shack and Eid Mezze Picnics to Levant-inspired dinners at Mystique Garden, where glowing lanterns and sea breeze shape the evening. For those making a family trip out of the holiday, the ultra-private Ritz-Carlton Estate is built for unforgettable gatherings, complete with its own beach, infinity pool, and dedicated island butler.
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Guests can also relish in events and workshops like the exclusive Eid Piñata Party, mosaic lantern-making, and clay crafting workshops. The Ritz’s beautifully curated island living experience has all the meaning, fun and restoration built in to fill your cup.
For reservations and more details, visit www.ritzcarlton.com.
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SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN
Tucked between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the region’s first Six Senses resort is a luscious retreat in the Musandam Peninsula. Just a skip and a hop from the UAE, yet worlds apart in mood, the resort leans into indigenous Omani culture with natural stone and timer villas, each containing a private pool opening onto endless stretches of water. Days here are measured in swims, wellness rituals, and long meals made from the Six Senses Zighy Bay’s own organic fresh produce.
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The experience is anchored by the Oman Getaway, offering generous villa savings alongside daily breakfast, spa and dining benefits, and even complimentary stays for children, making it as effortless for families as it is for couples. Wellness sits at the heart of the retreat, with sunrise yoga and breath work, followed by the Six Senses Spa, where treatments draw on the surrounding landscape of the Hajar Mountains and ancient healing traditions. Guests can also blend their own scrubs and balms at the Alchemy Bar, with ingredients sourced from their organic garden.
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Those who want to explore beyond the villa will find hilltop dining at 293 meters above sea level where chefs work with local farmers and fishermen to curate seasonal menus, and closer to sea-level, Bedouin-style beach settings.
For reservations and more details, visit www.sixsenses.com.
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SONEVA, MALDIVES
For all our environment-conscious travelers, this next one has been carbon neutral since 2012. Across Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani, and Soneva Secret, Eid Al Adha unfolds most delicately with mornings barefoot in the sand, salt-water afternoons, and nights spent between some of the clearest skies and waters in the world, time-binding notions fading into the horizon.
Soneva Secret | Courtesy of Soneva
Summer at Soneva resets the body clock with half-board dining and savings encouraging guests to linger a little longer over every meal. Everything’s sacred here. From jungle-framed villas in the USESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll at Soneva Fushi to floating lagoon hideaways at Soneva Jani, and the ultra-private personalized seclusion of Soneva Secret. Each island leans into a blissful way of living, where the hums of nature replace ticks and tocks to dictate the holiday’s pace.
Soneva Fushi | Courtesy of Soneva
Soneva Fushi | Courtesy of Soneva
Slip easily between reef snorkelling and leisurly cycling, breakfasts floating in by canoe and open-air cinema screenings, or one-of-a-king gastronomic journeys and Barefoot Guardians catering to your every whim at each of Soneva’s Maldivian sanctuaries. Wellness concept Soneva Soul further integrates ayurvedic therapies in jungly sanctuaries, integrative therapies and bespoke treatments for a holistic retreat.
While the trip might also include visits from Michelin-starred chefs and world-class wellness practitioners, visiting the 24-hour chocolate, cheese, and ice cream rooms is a must-have midnight munch.
For reservations and more details, visit soneva.com.
Soneva Fushi | Courtesy of Soneva
JA THE RESORT, UAE
For those leaning into a slower Eid escape without ever leaving Dubai, JA The Resort stretches along the quieter shores of Jebel Ali with three distinct stays, each shaped around a different pace of celebration.
JA Palm Tree Court | Courtesy of JA Resorts & Hotels
At JA Palm Tree Court, tropical greenery, beachfront suites and shaded palm groves create the kind of setting where days naturally drift between long breakfasts, beach walks, and laidback afternoons by the pool. Its Curated Stay package folds in access to the Animal Discovery Zone, family-friendly water and land activities, and a dinner at White Orchid, where Southeast Asian flavors carry the evening into a more relaxed rhythm.
JA Palm Tree Court | Courtesy of JA Resorts & Hotels
Over at JA Beach Hotel, the mood is classic family holiday nostalgia – private beach days, kids darting between pools, and the sort of easy-going familiarity that makes multi-generational Eid getaways feel effortless. The resort’s Your Choice of Adventure package lets guests shape their stay around a spa treatment, a morning of paddle boarding or kayaking, or even a friendly tennis match under the Dubai sun.
JA Beach Hotel | Courtesy of JA Resorts & Hotels
Meanwhile, JA Lake View Hotel brings a more sporty energy to the long weekend. Overlooking the golf course, the hotel blends social dining spots, sporty afternoons, and wellness moments into one seamless stay. Here, Eid can begin with a round of golf or padel, continue onto the Arabian Gulf for kayaking, and wind down with a Calm Spa treatment before dinner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna or Smokin’ Gun.
Across JA The Resort, Ibn Majed restaurant (JA Beach Hotel) and 81 restaurant (JA Lake View Hotel) are also set to honor Eid Al Adha with specially curated festive dinners across the second and third days of Eid.
For reservations and more details, visit www.jaresortshotels.com.
JA Lake View Hotel | Courtesy of JA Resorts & Hotels
THE EMORY LONDON, ENGLAND
Ask anyone and they’ll say late Spring is the best time to visit London. It’s truly the sweet spot of the seasons, not to mention, the time the city is most alive. Alas, this Eid Al Adha, swap desert horizons for London’s soft spring light, where The Emory offers a quieter kind of city escape. In the heart of Belgravia, the all-suite hotel leans into the idea of residential luxury, where everything feels like a beautifully designed home away from home.
Penthouse | Courtesy of The Emory London
With just 61 suites, it’s fairly calming here, surrounded by iconic artworks and thoughfully designed spaces. One might expect leisurely in-suite breakfasts, pondering walks through nearby Knightsbridge, and the ease of having a dedicated Emory Butler shaping everything in the background. For families, the suites naturally open into generous multi-bedroom configurations – the Penthouse taking it further still with private terraces overlooking Hyde Park, skyline views, and a dining space made for intimate Eid gatherings above the city.
Surrenne | Courtesy of The Emory London
Wellness nestles beneath it all at Surrenne, four floors underground, where a 22-meter pool, science-led therapies, and personalized treatments create a world of reset away from London’s pace.
The Emory Bar | Courtesy of The Emory London
Within the hotel, guests can book an in-suite mocktail masterclass, or sip signature drinks at The Emory Rooftop Bar, relish in complimentary massages and helicopter rides, or dine privately at Jean-Georges’ abc kitchens.
For reservations and more details, visit www.maybourne.com/en/hotels/the-emory.
abc kitchens | Courtesy of The Emory London
abc kitchens | Courtesy of The Emory London
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