Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

• Unparalleled luxury: Presiding over a spectacular white-sand beach lapped by the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is the ultimate five-star beach base. Set on an exclusive man-made archipelago with dazzling views of the surrounding landscape, you’ll feel worlds away from the city bustle, with high-end amenities, gorgeous interiors and family-friendly facilities thrown in for good measure. Outside, a glittering infinity pool awaits, with a dreamy sandy stretch beckoning just beyond.

• Foodie indulgence: From an airy all-day eatery to beachfront bites and a daily Chocolate Hour, you’d expect nothing less than excellence from the group behind the legendary ice-cream brand. The resort’s six restaurants include the Californian-inspired Beach House, an elegant European brasserie and an international market-style buffet, while the MÖCA Lobby Lounge is the perfect place to kick back with freshly-baked pastries and signature sweet treats. And for 360° views and stylish sundowners, look no further than the glamorous rooftop bar.

• Sun-soaked wellness: The sumptuous Citrine Spa is on-hand for luxurious pampering, offering an extensive menu of soothing massages, nourishing beauty treatments, reflexology and more. For a more active escape, make the most of the resort’s fully-equipped gym and packed agenda of yoga, pilates, fitness classes and more, or simply hit the beach for water sports aplenty and splash-filled fun at the floating water park.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.