Should I choose an All Inclusive Dubai Holiday?

As the economic pressures continue to bite, an increasing number of families are opting for all inclusive holidays to ensure that their holiday is fully budgeted for before they even leave the UK. So should you choose an all inclusive holiday in Dubai. We would argue that this probably not necessary, depending on where you choose to stay.

Is All Inclusive in Dubai Necessary?

All inclusive holidays in Dubai are available, however only a limited number of hotels offer all inclusive deals, and for the vast majority of family holidays in Dubai, all inclusive deals are simply not necessary. All the beach hotels in Dubai are located minutes away from fast food restaurants, casual dining outlets, cafes and fine dining. Each hotel will also generally have between 5-10 restaurants within the hotel. You might be staying at a 5* Dubai hotel, but dining in the restaurants will be a lot cheaper than you might think. A typical meal at one of the hotel restaurants will cost between 100-150 dhs per person which is about £18-£25. Fast food outlets and café prices are comparable to UK prices and will not therefore break the bank.

Unlike destinations like the Maldives and Mauritius where there are limited food and drink options close to the hotel and where hotel prices for food can be very high, Dubai offers budget friendly dining options.

All Inclusive Resorts in Dubai

A Dubai All Inclusive holiday does offer one significant advantage- especially for families and that is convenience. At the time of writing this article, we have 7 resorts in Dubai offering All Inclusive holidays. Below is a summary of which each one offers.

Rixos the Palm Dubai – The Ultra All Inclusive offers an unlimited selection across all restaurants & bars throughout your stay in addition to a variety of water sports, daily entertainment activities and wellness facilities at the Turkish-inspired Anjana Spa.
 
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort Spa – The all inclusive is restricted to specific restaurants featuring an international buffet as well as an option to dine at À la carte restaurants set menu. Drinks are served from 12pm - 11pm, daily and to persons above the age of 21.



JA Palm Tree Court & Spa – This resort provide all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, beach bar and restaurant snacks. Enjoy selected beverages including a complimentary in-room minibar which is replenished once per day.
 
Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate - The Standard Explorer all-inclusive package includes open dining and beverages at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel only. Guest can chose set menus or buffet dining at one of eight restaurants & bars. Individual drinks served by the glass are also included.

Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach- The All Inclusive plan includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a Buffet Restaurant as well as a selection of locally produced drinks.
 
The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel-  The Ultra All Inclusive package does not include alcohol but offers an unlimited selection of culinary delights and soft beverages at all the resorts dining venues
 
JA Beach Hotel - Ultra-All-Inclusive provides all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, beach bar, restaurant snacks and selected beverages on a full dine-around basis at resort restaurants and bars - buffet & à la carte. The package also includes a credit towards a dining experience on Bateaux Dubai.

All Inclusive Resorts Outside Dubai

If your holiday in Dubai is going to include a stay in one of the emirates outside Dubai such as Ras Al Khaima or Fujeirah, then an all inclusive holiday is worth considering, but again not essential. The main advantage of all inclusive options in resorts outside of Dubai is that dining options outside the hotel can be little further away from resorts than they are in Dubai. At the time of writing this article, we feature all inclusive options at 5 resorts in Abu Dhabi, 6 in Ras Al Khaimah and 5 in Fujeirah.
 
Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi- All Inclusive option includes buffet lunch and dinner in Origins or dine around set menu experience at Angar, Atayeb and Amari. Free flow of selected beverages is included.

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi- As an all-inclusive dine around guest you can choose from any of hotel’s award-winning restaurants which include selected beverages.
 
Rixos Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi - Choose from a selection of restaurants & bars across the resort which include a selection of beverages. A selection of bevereages is also included in the mini bar.



Al Raha Beach Resort Abu Dhabi - All Inclusive supplement includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in Sevilla restaurant plus free flow of selected beverages by the glass.

Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi- All Inclusive includes buffet breakfast and lunch in Jing Asia only.  Set menu dinner options are in Barouk and Stills and Jing Asia offers an international buffet. Drinks are served in Sundowner Pool Bar from noon until 7.30pm and during lunch and dinner.
 
Double Tree Ras Al Khaimah- All Inclusive  package consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant. Selected drinks are available from the bar throughout the day and during meals.

Double Tree Resort Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah- All Inclusive includes Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at the main restaurant Al Marjan or lunch, snacks, open bar at the main hotel and the beach club from 12:00 – 24:00. Selected beverages are included.
 
Hilton al Hamra Ras Al Khaima- All Inclusive includes Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Al Shamal buffet only and drinks in all restaurants and bars with the exception of  Mai Tai & Concerto from 12:00 – 24:00. There is also a dine around upgrade option.
 
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa- All Inclusive includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Maarid restaurant. For guests staying in the villas breakfast will be served in the Al Maeda Restaurant. A selection of drinks are also available. There is an All Inclusive Dine Around option as well.
 
The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah- All Inclusive includes buffet meals at the main restaurant along with selected brands of beverages.
 
Rixos Bab Al Bahr Ras Al Khaimah- Almost all dining venues and bars in included as part of Rixos Bab Al Bahr’s Ultra All Inclusive plan.



Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa- All Inclusive includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant Mozaique along with selected brands of beverages.
 
Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah- All-Inclusive includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily along with selected brands of beverages.
 
Le Meridien Al Aqah Fujeirah - All Inclusive includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Views Restaurant or set dinner menu at Sapore/Taste/Swaad Restaurants. Selected brands of beverages are served by the glass at Views Restaurant, Baywatch Pool and Beach Bar. There is an All Inclusive Gold and Dine Around upgrade option as well.
 
Miramar Al Aqah Fujeirah- The Ultra All Inclusive meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Al Majlis Restaurant, late breakfast at the Terrace and daily afternoon snacks at Mammone Restaurant. You can also chose to dine from a set menu at Mammone Restaurant, Sensasia Restaurant and Bahari Bar & Grill. Late night hot light snack menu is available from Al Moltaqa and from a Room Service Menu. The complimentary mini bar is restocked once a day.