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Le Meridien Makadi Bay, Egypt Emirates Beach Palace,
Makadi Bay may be beautiful, but Le Meri- Abu Dhabi
dien’s pool is simply breathtaking. The hotel Although the UAE’s media attention is mostly
boasts the largest pool in the Middle East – dominated by Dubai, Abu Dhabi has just as
6,400 square meters of tranquil waters that much to offer. The Emirates Beach Palace is
wind delicately around the resort. For those luxurious and provides guests with exclusive
with an aversion to chlorine, the resort also access to over a kilometer of pristine white
features over half a kilometer of pristine sand. The resort offers numerous activities – if
beaches in which to enjoy an afternoon of lounging on the beach sounds a little too un-
snorkeling. Jumeirah Beach, Dubai exciting for the activity-avid traveler, sea
Jumeirah Beach’s beauty is almost surpassed kayaking or wind surfing are more than ample
by its convenience. Located in the heart of alternatives. The Beach Palace is the perfect
Dubai, it is a veritable oasis amidst the hustle setting for those who value fun and ample lux-
and bustle of the Middle East’s vibrant heart. ury amenities over natural tranquility.
Public portions of Jumeirah Beach exist, but
stay at the beach’s eponymous hotel and
enjoy access to over three hectares of private
beach – not to mention the hotel’s compli-
mentary water park. While many prefer the re-
sort’s water park and pools, the Gulf of Arabia
is also great for swimming. Loungers take
note; the hotel’s beach is unusually wide, pro-
viding ample room for anyone wishing to
stretch out in the sun. Concorde, El Salam Sharm El
Sheikh, Egypt
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Located at the tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula,
the Concorde has a whopping five swimming
pools. The Concorde offers many amenities
and is a great getaway destination, regardless
of the added resort pools and gorgeous
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beaches. Located on the Red Sea, the Con-
Beaches
corde also offers great snorkeling with large
and
coral reefs nearby. While most will be satisfied
by the swimming opportunities provided by
Pools
the Concord, those who desire a little more
adventure outside of the resort can visit the
region’s only ice skating center nearby.
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