Golf Digest Middle East’s Play & Stay is coming to Abu Dhabi Yas

Island

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Overnight stay for two at Crowne Plaza

Abu Dhabi - Yas Island

One spot in nine-hole tournament (individual stableford format) at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club with 5pm shotgun

Welcome drink

Evening brunch for two with house beverages at Stills

Terms & conditions apply

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Breakfast for two at Jing Asia - Crowne Plaza

Abu Dhabi - Yas Island

One spot in 18-hole tournament (individual stableford format) at Yas Links Abu Dhabi with 1pm shotgun

Welcome drink and prize presentation

Late-check-out and facilities use at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island for non-playing guests

For full itinerary and to book: GolfDigestME.com/PlayAndStay

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WORDS: LAURA COUGHLIN

Family-Friendly

The WB Abu Dhabi

Give the whole family a thrill with a stay at the world’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel. With a huge pool complex to splash the day away, daily access to the Yas Island theme parks plus a ‘dive-in’ movie theatre, a kids’ club and splash pad and five signature restaurants, this is a hotel stay that packs in some serious memory making, all set against the backdrop of magical memorabilia and nostalgia from Warner Bros.’ most iconic films and TV shows. Room rates in June start from Dhs840 per night.

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RADISSON BLU HOTEL & RESORT, ABU DHABI CORNICHE

Beach Rotana

A competitively priced urban retreat close to all the capital’s popular cultural and leisure attractions, this is the perfect base to explore from. A private beach with children’s activities and an infinity pool provides lots of opportunities for relaxation while 12 restaurants, cafes and lounges give a plethora of cuisines to suit tiny tastebuds as well as more grown up date nights. Room rates in June start from just Dhs420 per night.

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Bab Al Nojoum

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

Escape to Jumeirah’s first eco-conscious resort in Abu Dhabi. Guests can enjoy up to 40 per cent off on bookings with breakfast and 30 per cent off on half-board bookings. The deal includes a Dhs100 food and beverage resort credit for the stay as well as 20 per cent off food and drinks at select restaurants. Let the kids create their own adventures with heaps of organised activities from fun and games on the beach to movie nights at the Kids and Teens Club. The resort also offers three swimming pools plus a variety of activities including yoga and tennis. There is also a babysitting service if you want a night off. Room rates in June start from Dhs1,020 per night.

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This gorgeous hotel is located right in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s bustling Corniche area and comes with entry to the brilliant West Bay leisure complex. Here, guests will be able to choose between chill and thrill with complimentary wild rides on the zip line, gratis access to Adventure Park, free passes for the wave pool, and an open invitation to do laps of the lazy river. Dining adventures include West Bay Lounge, Hemingway’s, Escape, Vertigo Lounge and Bar, La Terrazza and Vienna Plaza. All-inclusive summer rates start from Dhs829.

@radissonbluauh

Nothing says family fun more than a camping trip. Set within the tranquillity of nature on Al Hudayriyat Island, Bab Al Nojoum offers a range of accommodation options from two-storey duplex tents to chalets and converted campervans, all with the added luxuries of air conditioning and WiFi. There’s an outdoor cinema screening kids’ movies, a huge lawn perfect for football games, and plenty of watersports to dive into. Room rates for basic tents start from Dhs157.50 and go up to Dhs1,050 per night for the two-storey duplex.

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