Centara Mirage Beach Resort

Centara Mirage sits on a quiet, breezy corner of Dubai Islands, and it feels like a holiday somewhere far away. The look is bright and tropical, with Thai touches, palm trees and wooden walkways leading down to a soft golden beach. The Family Daycation opens up the whole resort for the day. Pick a lounger on the sand under a parasol or settle in by one of the beachfront pools. Kids head straight for the waterpark, with slides, a lazy river, lagoon pools, a splash area and an obstacle course on the water. The kids' clubs and gaming zones come with the pass too, so the grown ups can actually relax. Most of the ticket comes back to you as credit for lunch, dinner or the spa. Sands Beach Club by the pool is the local favourite for brick oven pizza, seafood and grills, and Waves Beach Bar is the place for a cold drink on the deck. The mood is sunny, easygoing and family friendly, and the family pool stays shaded for much of the day. This one is made for families with kids of every age. Come early for your pick of the loungers, then stay for a long, lazy lunch. Adult passes start at AED 220 with most of it back as credit, and the little ones never run out of things to do.