Abu Dhabi Desert & Beach Break

Begin your trip in style with included VIP airport lounge access before your flight to Abu Dhabi. On arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Qasr Al Sarab, your palatial, fortress-style home for the next two nights, spectacularly set in the middle of the desert. Your room will look over either uninterrupted desert valleys or pretty gardens, or spoil yourself and upgrade to a villa to enjoy a private plunge pool and sun deck. Perhaps opt for dinner tonight on the rooftop lounge terrace for such delights as Indonesian duck tortellini, blue crab and grilled black cod accompanied by a world-class wine list and sprawling desert vistas.

Spend today relaxing by the pool or indulge with a spa treatment in one of the four luxurious treatment suites alongside a traditional Moroccan hammam, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, sauna and even an ice room. The main draw here, though, is the arid orange hills that lie just outside, best explored with a brilliant range of excursions – there's everything from thrilling desert drives and yoga to exhilarating fat biking and sand boarding excursions. For something more romantic, head out horse riding or camel trekking during sunset – the perfect prelude to a private dining experience in the middle of the dunes surrounded by lanterns and star-studded sky, or perhaps spend a memorable evening enjoying Bedouin camp-style dining. 

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer from Qasr Al Sarab to Park Hyatt. Lying on arguably the most pristine beach in the Middle East, Park Hyatt is just moments from the myriad delights of Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island's stylish golf and beach clubs. You'll stay in an ultra-contemporary room that’s all sliding doors and opulent maroon furnishings – or, for an extra-special experience, upgrade to a suite for private plunge pools, terraces and massage beds. Perhaps sample one of the four spectacular onsite restaurants tonight, such as the award-winning Park Bar & Grill that offers charcoal-cooked steak and seafood in a chic, modern setting. 

You’ve got four days to take advantage of the resort's delights, from the palm-tree fringed swimming pool to the nearby Saadiyat Beach Club, home to four tasteful bars and restaurants. In between relaxing, the city is a mere 15 minutes away – perhaps explore the magnificent domes and chandeliers of the world's third largest mosque, the Sheikh Zayed, or indulge in the famous shopping malls in Abu Dhabi City. Then there's Saadiyat Island’s new cultural district, home to the recently-opened Louvre Museum, or the region's adventure capital Yas Island where children and adults alike will delight in the likes of Ferrari World, Warner Bros World and Waterworld. Come back to the stunning Atarmia Spa with its nine spa treatment rooms, outdoor pool and fitness room, before spending evenings indulging in the variety of restaurants, from authentic Middle Eastern specialities in The Café to The Beach House's homemade Mediterranean food and fabulous range of sangrias. It's all best enjoyed before or after a cocktail among the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows of The Park Bar. 

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Abu Dhabi airport for your flight back to the UK.