AS Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa prepares to celebrate a full year with renovated rooms and facilities, the Sharjah beach resort has launched several offers to entice guests to its shores. The refurbishment comprised extra rooms, a new swimming pool, rooftop spa, meeting rooms and a grand ocean view hall that can accommodate 600 guests. The existing rooms benefited from modern designs and technology enhancements, while the multi-purpose health clubs, beach, pool areas and diving center got extensive upgrades. Friday, April 18, marked a year when the resort hosted the first guests in its refurbished contition. The day will feature special entertainment during which guests will receive an exclusive 18 percent discount on food and beverages in five outlets, including the open-air Bab Al-Bahar restaurant which serves seafood and Italian dishes. Several other offers are valid throughout April. Themed dinner buffets at Al-Murjan restaurant start at AED 90 per person for options such as Chinese Town Night and Euro Tour Evening. With the UAE's best weather due in April, it's also a superb chance to take advantage of a romantic candlelit dinner in a private gazebo overlooking the ocean. The experience can be booked for AED500 per couple, complete with butler service. Along with its spectacular sea and mountain views from the rooftop, 360 Spa also offers 50 percent discount on all 60-minute massage treatments this month. The Oceanic Spa Escapade, a ritual that includes exfoliation, massaging and moisturizing, can be enjoyed for AED185. The resort has also created some promotions for business clients. Day delegate rates for meetings in April are just AED150 with two coffee breaks and lunch, while midweek overnight rates start from AED420 including breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Special celebration packages also exist for weddings at the Al Dana Grand Ballroom. Benefits include a three-tiered wedding cake and free valet parking for guests, as well as a two-night stay in the bridal suite, romantic dinner and annual hotel discounts for the wedding couple. Menus for 200 to 500 guests start from only AED 120 per person. “The promotional anniversary campaign is our way to thank existing guests for their loyalty and encourage new guests to discover the refurbished resort,” said Ian Phillips, General Manager of the Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa. He added that a recognition celebration for resort employees will be held later in the month. In May, the resort will launch its sea-view Al Furjan villas with private beach access. All individual units within each villa have private terraces or balconies, high-speed Wi-Fi access, fully stocked-in room refreshments, Bose Wave music systems, a 48-inch LED television in the bedroom and on-demand video viewing. The beach resort is situated on the coastline of Khorfakkan in the emirate of Sharjah, just 90 minutes from Dubai. – SG
