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Choose it! Do it! 10 suggested places to visit this Eid al Adha long weekend

Are you tired of thinking how will you spend your long weekend? You still have no plans yet? Let us give you some ideas to help you decide which among the best you’ll choose from this set of best places to consider in the UAE this “off-work mode” days.

Dubai creek

This is a 14-kilometer length water inlet that served before as the main port for transportation of merchandise from Africa and India in the 20th century. This creek divides Bur Dubai and Deira.

Using “abra,” tourists can hire this boat at a very inexpensive price. Seeing the urban jungle, and the beautiful sunset is such a memorable experience for everyone.

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Dubai museum

This is the oldest existing building in the city. Dubai museum presents different historical images and models about life in the UAE before they discovered the oil. It also includes artifacts from the old times and models of old Arabic homes and even towers. Old weapons from different eras can be also seen in the said museum.

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Bastakiya, Dubai

This place also reflects the history of the UAE as it presents the beauty of architecture in the UAE. This is one of the remaining parts of old Dubai. There are also museums, galleries, and traditional markets here. Also, Bastakiya galleries have a collection of paintings, handicrafts, and even jewelry collections.

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Jumeira Open beach

This public beach has lifeguards, shower, and even bathrooms. If you want to dip in the cold waters this long vacation, swimming and people watching at Jumeira open beach is one suggestion. You can also take a long walk here, soak feet in the sand, and even jog. There are also fine restaurants nearby.

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Zabeel Park

This park allows you to see greens inside the Dubai city. The Amphitheatre, the playground, and the lawn- everything will give you an atmosphere of relaxation while seeing the urbanity.

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Jabeel Hafeet

If you want a zigzag-feeling and long driving, why not try Jabeel Hafeet to see the natural beauty of the UAE. If you have the rush, move, walk, and aim to reach the country’s second-highest peak. In this place, you can see the Oman border and even Al Ain.

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Hatta pools

Want to experience the cold green and blue water and be mesmerized by beautiful stones? Hatta pools allow you to have a good encounter with nature. Just make sure you have Emirates ID and other verification documents when visiting this place.

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Al Mamzar Beach Park

This beach park opens you to a different kind of summer experience. If you want to do public barbecuing, picnicking, swimming, and sunbathing, why not try this place. Family, friends, couples, everyone is welcome here. At Al Mamzar beach, the beauty of waters and the white sand seashore will surely amaze you.

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Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk

If you want to see the entire city, why not try the Dubai water canal boardwalk. The stunning water canal allows you to be surprised by its mechanical waterfall. At night, taking photos here will surely give you nice memories too.

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Burj Khalifa

Come and visit the tallest skyscraper in the world. Burj Khalifa is a 163-storey building containing homes, hotels, and offices. An-828 meter high structure will give you a super different and unique feeling especially when you are at the top of this building.

American architectural firm Skidmor, Owings, and Merril designed the building in 2004 and completed in 2009. This building can be seen from 95 kilometers away. All visitors will surely enjoy the majestic top view, seeing Dubai’s whole wide earth landform that turned into jungle city.

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