Holiday deals during the UAE National Day

This year we celebrate the 46th National Day in UAE and as always, the day will be celebrated with extravagant festivities. Here's what'll make you really happy - this year National Day falls on a Saturday so the holiday will be declared on Sunday, 3rd December. This happens to be the same week as Commemoration Day and the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), making this a 4-day long weekend - Thursday through Sunday! Excited yet?

And while there are a ton of things to do to enjoy the perks of a long weekend in Dubai, what's even better is that you can save your annual leaves and TRAVEL!

We've put together a list of destinations you can escape to during this National Day Holiday weekend; here it goes.

1. Salalah

Weather: 21°C

Popular oasis and holiday destination from the Middle East, Salalah, Oman gets monsoon from India during July and August, leaving behind misty, green pastures. Coconut trees fringe the beaches all year round and banana & papaya plantations are plentiful too. This Arabian Sea resort is just 1h 50m from Dubai and the perfect tropical weekend getaway for bird watching and diving from October to May.

Holiday Deal for Salalah Dh1599

Package includes Direct flights from Dubai with flyDubai, 3 nights stay in Salalah with daily breakfast, Return Airport-Hotel transfers, and Free travel insurance.

2. Georgia

Weather: 5°C

The food and hospitality will keep you nice and warm on the inside. Snow clad mountains, mesmerizing landscapes and historical museums, monasteries & churches await you this season. This holiday package from UAE to Georgia lets you explore the picture-perfect sceneries of lush pastures, valleys with beautiful flower beds and the onset of snow.

Holiday Deal for Georgia Dh2,199

Package includes Direct flights from Sharjah with Air Arabia, 4 Nights stay at 4 Star hotel in Tbilisi with breakfast, Return Airport-Hotel transfers, Holiday Factory representative and Free travel insurance.

3. Baku

Weather: 17°C

A crazy nightlife, intriguing natural fire, gorgeous mountains, picturesque lakes and an architecturally beautiful city centre - Baku, is where past and present seamlessly intertwine to give you the perfect holiday destination. A short flight away from Dubai, this city has something for everyone, making this holiday package from UAE perfect for all.

Holiday deal for Baku Dh2,399

Package includes Direct flights from Dubai to Baku with flyDubai, 3 Nights stay at 3 Star hotel in Baku with breakfast, Return Airport-Hotel transfers, Entry Visa, Holiday Factory representative and Free travel insurance.

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/travel/holiday-deals-during-the-uae-national-day-long-weekend-