Best beaches for kids: Middle East

Egypt's Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

Blessed with sparkling mirror-like waters, the Red Sea Riviera is a Mecca for watersports fans. Egypt’s newly opened Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is situated on the exclusive peninsula, overlooking striking mountain ranges, aquamarine waters and over 400 metres of private sandy beach. Book the Kempinski Soma Bay Family Plan that includes a Luxury Double room with a second adjacent or interconnecting room for children (under 13s) at half price on a B&B basis. Children’s rooms feature pint-sized bathrobes and slippers, plus there is free access to the children’s swimming pool and Kimo Kids club. Seven nights’ B&B for a family of four, including flights, costs £3,090 with Elegant Resorts.

For more opulent glamour, the beaches in Dubai are outstanding; a cluster of flashy hotels shimmer along Jumeirah Beach strip. The Atlantis, The Palm has everything from your own lagoon, where you can play with dolphins, and a private beach. Kuoni offers five nights at The Atlantis, The Palm for £3,752 for a family of four in a deluxe room.

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