With the long Eid Al Fitr weekend, UAE residents and visitors hoping to offer their family a welcome break from the usual with leisure activities, or a luxurious staycation at a boutique destination where they can reconnect with nature in complete safety, need to look no further than the vast selection of carefully constructed packages on offer from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority.

Shurooq's Eid Al Fitr packages through its world-class destinations promise the ultimate escape, from everyday events at Shurooq's leisure destinations in Sharjah City to wild camping or even an exquisite stay in a palatial eco/heritage resort.

THE CHEDI AL BAIT SHARJAH: Situated in the historic heart of Sharjah, The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah blends the best of luxury comforts and services with extravagant spas and gastronomic delicacies, and promises Exclusive Room prices for GCC citizens of up to 20% off. It includes breakfast at The Restaurant, 10% off à la carte dining, special room perks, a free extra bed per room for children under the age of 12, and up to four complimentary tickets per room, per stay to Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Al Noor Island, City Sightseeing Sharjah, or Al Montazah Parks.

SHARJAH COLLECTION PACKAGES: The Mysk Kingfisher Retreat is part of the Sharjah Collection. From May 11 to 15, Mysk Al Faya Retreat and Mysk Al Badayer Retreat are providing unique room prices. A one-bedroom tent at Mysk Kingfisher Retreat costs Dhs 2,400, which comprises breakfast and dinner for two individuals. The ‘Own your own retreat' deal at Mysk Al Faya Retreat includes breakfast, while the deluxe room for two at Mysk Al Badayer Retreat costs Dhs450.

SHARJAH CITY SIGHTSEEING AND SHARJAH BOATS TOUR PACKAGES: Sharjah City Sightseeing and Sharjah Boats Tour, which run through many of Shurooq's tourist destinations, have a bouquet of deals this Eid, including free tickets for two children with the purchase of two adult day passes on Sharjah City Sightseeing; an extra ten minutes free also with purchase of a Sharjah Boat Tours' 15-minute private tour ticket, also offers a combination trip of Sharjah city and Khorfakkan for Dhs120 per adult and Dhs100 per child, and a one-day ticket for Dhs130 per adult and Dhs70 per child, which includes a 15-minute boat trip, tour of Al Noor Island, and Butterfly House.

AL MAJAZ WATERFRONT: Over the weekend, Al Majaz Waterfront has scheduled some entertaining events for families, along with a neon wings spectacle with animation on May 13, a drums demonstration with animation on May 14, a Cyr wheel acrobat on May 15, and wandering parades on May 13 and 14. The shows will go on from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

AL NOOR ISLAND: During the holidays, the legendary Al Noor Island provides a 30% discount on Butterfly House tickets when you buy a self-guided tour of the island or an Island entry with Noor Café ticket. The island self-guided tour, which provides access to the butterfly home, is available at a discounted rate of Dhs35 for adults and Dhs20 for kids.

KHORFAKKAN BEACH: On May 13 and 14, between 6 and 10 p.m., the newly renovated Khorfakkan Beach will host a variety of entertainment events, like parades, competitions, and thrilling percussion shows by the famous band, Drummers Walkers. F&B restaurants along the beach serving variety of cuisines.

AL MONTAZAH PARKS: Sharjah's legendary family resort, will reopen its aqua-themed Pearls Kingdom during the first day of Eid Al Fitr, with fun and action-packed experiences. Ticket prices has been reduced to Dhs150 for adults and Dhs120 for children. Children under the height of 80cm are admitted for free.

AL QASBA: Shurooq's finest family-friendly resort, will deliver a unique combination experience: a 30-minute Sharjah Boats Tour followed by a special feast at Shababeek restaurant for Dhs300 for two people. Happy Fun Kids' Zones are discounted by 50%, and guests can enjoy the F&B outlets.

PROJECT MLEIHA ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ECO-TOURISM: Shurooq's World Heritage site creation, which provides exceptional ecotourism adventures, has scheduled several exciting and adventurous workshops for the Eid holidays. With each charging Adult, one child under the age of 12 is admitted free of charge to the workshop.