Planning a quick getaway during UAE National Day 2018? We’ve shortlisted 10 trip ideas that are less than four hours from Dubai… check them out in our slider below and start packing!
1. Goa, India
Great for… a super laid-back escape by day — and world-class clubbing (in your sandals) by night.
Must-see… Pandava Caves and Harvalem Waterfall for a true taste of nature.
Flight time from Dubai: 3 hours 10 minutes
2. Lebanon
Great for… enjoying the lush natural landscape, incredible street food and unrivaled nightlife scene.
Must-see… Jeita Grotto, a finalist for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Flight time from Dubai… 3 hours 55 minutes
3. Baku, Azerbaijan
Great for… trekking through the charming streets of the Old City and a scenic cruise on the Caspian Sea.
Must-see… the Heydar Aliyev Centre, designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid
Flight time from Dubai… 2 hours 55 minutes
4. Ethiopia
Great for… an introduction to East Africa and some of the world’s most stunning landscapes—along with endless culinary surprises.
Must-see… Blue Nile Falls, one of Ethiopia’s best known tourist attractions.
Flight time from Dubai… 4 hours
5. Tbilisi, Georgia
Great for… relaxation in the bathhouse district or getting lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets in Tbilisi’s Old Town.
Must-see… the Ateshgah, a Zoroastrian fire temple built in the 2nd century AD.
Flight time from Dubai… 3 hours 15 minutes
6. Jordan
Great for… bucket-list adventures like swimming in the Dead Sea or exploring Amman’s many historical treasures.
Must-see… Wadi Rum for desert thrills and Petra for Bedouin-style camping under the stars.
Flight time from Dubai… 3 hours 25 minutes
7. Salalah, Oman
Great for… meeting some of the world’s friendliest locals—and escaping the Arabian Gulf heat for tropical landscapes that’ll take your breath away.
Must-see… sunsets from atop the cliffs at Taqa Castle.
Flight time from Dubai… 1 hour 55 minutes
8. Cyprus
Great for… experiencing an authentic taste of Greek and Turkish cultures, all on the same gorgeous Mediterranean island.
Must-see… a safari to Kykkos Monastery deep inside the Troodos Mountains.
Flight time from Dubai… 4 hours
9. Armenia
Great for… touring some of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries and soaking up the healing mineral waters in the spa town of Jermuk.
Must-see… Jermuk Waterfall — where the stunning cascades drop from a height of 70 meters.
Flight time from Dubai… 3 hours 15 minutes
10. Kathmandu, Nepal
Great for… budget-travelers who want to trek in the shadow of the world’s tallest peak — and exploring Nepalese culture inside countless temples..
Must-see… 55 Window Palace for its intricate wood-carved architecture.
Flight time from Dubai… 3 hours 55 minutes
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