Warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in are even better than Mom used to make (but don’t tell her we said so).

Low-key vibe and palmy pool are there for ya when kicking back is calling.

Great news for fans of all things finned: a 3-min walk to the new Sharjah Aquarium. (5 mins to Bank Street and the centre.)

Sprawling resort overlooking the Persian Gulf. Amenities abound, from gym to concierge team and gift shop.

Tucked between the stunning Al Aqah Beach and glorious Hajjar Mountains, with a posh spa by L’Occitane if you’re goin’ all out.

The Arabian Gulf (and a fabulous private beachfront) is in your backyard.