Eid Al Adha 2022 in UAE: Top 5 holiday destinations to explore

Eid Al Adha 2022 in UAE: Top 5 holiday destinations to explore

Here are the visa requirements, Covid rules and cost of each travel package

Published: Thu 26 May 2022, 12:12 PM

UAE residents will get a long weekend in July as the UAE marks Eid Al Adha. As per astronomical calculations, the Islamic festival would be from Friday, July 8, to Monday, July 11.

That means it’s going to be a four-day weekend for public and private sector employees in the UAE. The actual dates will be determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.

If you're planning a getaway for the long weekend, here are top five destinations to explore:

1. Georgia

Whether you want to marvel at nature or spend time city hopping and shopping, Georgia is the perfect destination. With diverse natural and cultural heritage, the city offers a wide variety of experiences.

> Visa requirements: UAE residence visa holders are exempted from a pre-travel visa. This, and the fact that Georgia is only three-and-a-half hours away by flight, makes it a convenient holiday spot for residents.

> Covid rules: A PCR test is not required for vaccinated travellers as long as the second dose has been completed at least 15 days prior to the travel date.

> Package cost: Deira Travels is offering a three-night, four-day