Feel the need for some downtime with the fam? Some space where you can switch off from the digital intoxication that envelops us on the daily and rewind to the good times when going analogue wasn’t an insult? With everything from staycations with indulgent spa days to sea view rooms that won’t attack your budget, here’s a look at some fun getaways to consider. That’s summer sorted then.

Address Creek Harbour

Dubai has some of the most fun things to do this summer – what if you could do some of these activities for free? When you stay at one of the Address hotels, you not only live in style (and a get a 10 per cent discount on the stay), you also get two tickets per booking that’ll give you entry to one of the city’s best-known attractions such as Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, KidZania, or Skyview Observatory.  The properties are Address Downtown, Address Dubai Mall, Palace Downtown, Address Creek Harbour, and Palace Creek Harbour.

Valid until September 30, and can be reserved through the Address Hotels and Resorts website.

If you really want a good deal on something, why not cut out the middle man? When it comes to FIVE Hotels and Resorts, a booking made directly with its properties - FIVE LUXE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, or FIVE Jumeirah Village -  will win you an early check-in (10am) or a late check-out (4pm) and 20 per cent off on ReFIVE Spa treatments. Talk about a relaxing retreat.

Offer valid until Sep 30.

JA Ocean View Hotel

Enjoy views of the deep blue sea, the sandy climes, and Ain Dubai – all for a super price this season. This offer brings a complimentary room upgrade, daily breakfast, free dining and stays for up to two kids below 12, and 20 per cent off the bill when you dine out. Want to get to Ski Dubai? There’s a free shuttle to Mall of the Emirates here too.

From Dh450. Offer valid until Aug 31.  

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel

Would you describe yourself as a planner? If you would, you are going to love this idea – if you book your stay with this hotel more than 20 days before you are actually scheduled to arrive, you’ll find you’ve gotten 20 per cent off on best available rates. Bring the kids along to the centrally located hotel, those under six stay for free. The only caveat: this is a non-refundable deal, so be sure of your dates.

Offer valid for stays until Dec 31. 

What’s better than waking up to a sea view? This is your ticket to the lovely morning vista. Queen Elizabeth 2, Dubai’s only floating hotel, has a summer offer that will upgrade you to a sea-view room, includes a buffet breakfast and 20 per cent discount on Afternoon Tea, and free shuttles to ferry you to  Dubai Mall or the Metro.

 Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

Make a splash at this summer escape where you can tan on a 200-metre beach or wade into one of four pools. Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Well, here you have it - Rixy Kids Club has a list of activities that range from yoga and cooking classes to scavenger hunts, arts, and themed entertainment. Teenagers giving you trouble? Deploy them to the Recreation Room, home to arcade games, a PlayStation 5, DJ workshops, and more. As for the grown-ups, get fit with classes including CrossFit, TRX, Aqua Boxing, Kangoo Power, and Sunset Paddling at the Exclusive Sports Club.

Until Aug 31. Valid on bookings of two nights or more.

You know that annoyed feeling you get when you’ve had a nice staycay and aren’t ready to leave yet, but it’s already time to check out? Rove has resolved this issue (at least for now) with its 36-hour plan (an exclusive for those who book on rovehotels.com). When you stay at one of its properties, you pay for one day but stay for, well, 36 hours! What does this mean in terms of actual time? Check in at 9am on the day of arrival, check out at 9pm the next day. 

Until Sep 30.

H Hotel

Dying for a family vacay but wondering about strained budgets? Here’s the offer you need right now. At H Hotel, you will get 20 per cent off best available room rates, free breakfast with every stay, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability), a Dh50 voucher at H Bar, Dh100 voucher for Santai Spa by Mandara. Two kids under 12 stay and dine for free. And if you want to head to Dubai Outlet Mall or Yas Island, there are free shuttle service for it too. 

Vida

Fellow residents, summer just got sunnier (but, like, in a good way). You can now get 35 per cent off on your staycay at this resort, complete with breakfast on the house, free stays for kids under 12, and (possibly) and early check-in and late check-out, depending on availability.

 Offer valid until Sep 30