5★ The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah, Ajman, UAE

The beautiful luxury resort is located in the emirate of Ajman, in the middle of the natural oasis of Al Zorah. Al Zorah offers a healthy lifestyle, wellness and a wide variety of relaxing activities. The region owes its natural beauty to the kilometres of white sandy beaches, the azure blue sea and lush, exotic mangrove forests - home to pink flamingos and 58 other bird species. The city of Ajman is only approx. 5 km away and the metropolis of Dubai can be reached in approx. 45 minutes by car. The destination airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Room
The newly opened resort of the renowned Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has 89 rooms, suites and villas with one, two or three bedrooms. The large and luxurious rooms (70), suites (4) and villas (15) are modern and elegantly furnished. Bright colours, lots of light, natural materials and the view of the beach and the sea dominate the rooms and suites and invite you to enjoy. All rooms and suites have a private terrace, bath and shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, TV, minibar, coffee/tea making facilities, safe, WiFi, media hump and Ipad system, which can be used to control everything from entertainment to in-room dining. In addition to the terraces, the villas offer a private sundeck with a temperature-controlled swimming pool.

The Premier Room with private terrace (56) is 81 square metres in size and comfortably furnished.

The Deluxe Room with private terraces (14) is 109 square metres in size and has the same facilities as the Premiere Room. The 270-degree view of the beach and sea from the terraces is unrivalled.

The Premier Suite with private terraces (2) is 169 square metres in size. It has a separate living room and offers a marvellous view of the sea from the terraces. A large bathroom, equipped with a rain shower and free-standing bathtub, provides additional comfort.

The Kohinoor Suite (2) offers the ultimate in luxury. On 346 square metres, guests stay in an elegant bedroom and living room concept with an open fireplace, butler's kitchen and a 64 square metre terrace with a magnificent view. The suites are located on the top floor of the hotel.

Gastronomy
The restaurants and bars at The Oberoi Al Zorah combine the finest international cuisine with a modern, clean design. The main restaurant "Vinesse", open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers culinary highlights with "Live Cooking" from DimSum to Tandoori and Arabic delicacies to Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to the restaurant's elevated location, guests dining on the terrace can enjoy the view over the azure blue sea.

The Aquario Restaurant on the beach serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant consists of several wooden decks and shaded pergolas. You can choose between an indoor and outdoor area. Freshly caught fish and seafood are prepared in the restaurant using traditional gentle, nutrient-preserving methods.

The Viness wine bar is the ideal place to start a pleasant evening with an aperitif or to round it off with a digestif and an exquisite selection of Cuban cigars.

Wellness & Fitness
The Oberoi SPA pampers you with authentic, traditional spa treatments, also in the open air. Recharge your batteries with yoga and meditation in one of the pavilions and cleanse your body in the Turkish hammam. The modern 24-hour fitness centre leaves nothing to be desired. Those who enjoy running can do their laps on the hotel's own jogging track. The 85 metre long infinity pool is nestled in the garden. Sun loungers, parasols and towels are available at the pool and on the beach.

Golfing
After a six-year break, the United Arab Emirates now has one more world-class golf course. Al Zorah Golf Course is an 18-hole, 72 par championship golf course designed by Nicklaus Design. Surrounded by mangrove forests, it offers a variety of challenges and a great playing experience. State-of-the-art equipment and caddies can be hired on site. The course can be reached in a few minutes by hotel limousine or golf cart.

Sport
Non-motorised water sports such as stand-up paddling, snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are offered by the hotel. Water aerobics and power walking on the beach. Also football and beach volleyball. Jet skiing is available for a fee ten minutes from the hotel. Parachuting, kite surfing and bungee jumping in neighbouring Dubai. In and around Al Zorah you can also go cycling, sailing and rowing.

Kids
For younger guests, there is a kids' club, a separate children's pool and an extra shallow, covered, shaded outdoor pool. The daycare centre for children with outdoor pool is the ideal playground.