The Act Hotel Sharjah – 6 Nights of Luxury Stay

Out in Al Mamzar, on the Sharjah waterfront where the emirate runs into Dubai, you'll find The Act Hotel. High-rise, floor-to-ceiling glass — from the upper floors you're looking over the lagoon and across the water to the Dubai skyline. The location works well if you want a quieter base than central Dubai but still want the bright lights within easy reach. Al Khan Beach is under 3 km away, and the Dubai border is a short drive, which makes day trips simple.

This six-night stay is built around a Standard Double room with a full double bed and a private bathroom, sized at 37 square metres. The room is booked on a room-only basis, so breakfast can be added at the hotel if you want it. Inside the building there is an outdoor pool with loungers, a top-floor lounge with skyline views, and an on-site restaurant. Rooms have air conditioning and large windows that pull in plenty of daylight.

Beaches sit closest to the hotel. Al Khan Beach is 2.8 km away, and the Al Mamzar Park stretch of sand is around 3.5 km out. Sharjah Beach and Mamzar Beach Park are both roughly 4.6 km from the door. For a bigger day out, the Dubai side of the border is a short hop, with Burj Khalifa about 19.4 km away. King Faisal Mosque, one of Sharjah's best-known buildings, is also within reach for an afternoon visit.

Couples who want a calm waterfront base with Dubai close by. The six nights suit travellers who like to mix beach time with day trips rather than rush.