Holidays · Long weekends
UAE public holidays and long-weekend trips
Eid, National Day and New Year breaks, with trips that fit each one.
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Most UAE holiday searches are about the dates first: when Eid falls for the private sector, how long the National Day break is, and whether a weekend joins on. Islamic holidays depend on the moon, so final dates are confirmed shortly before; we hold flexible options and confirm the moment they're announced.
Three to five days suits Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan or Salalah in summer; a week opens up Turkey, Thailand, the Maldives or Kerala.
Armenia
Pink-stone Yerevan below Mount Ararat, the monasteries of Geghard and Khor Virap, and Lake Sevan.
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Azerbaijan
Baku's walled old city, the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Centre, the fire mountain at Yanar Dag, and Gabala's cable cars.
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Georgia
Tbilisi's old town, the mountain road to Kazbegi and Gergeti church, and a wine day in Kakheti.
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Kerala
Fort Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, the spice gardens of Thekkady and a night on an Alleppey houseboat, with a beach to finish.
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Maldives
Water villas over the lagoon, house reefs for snorkelling and seaplane or speedboat transfers, matched to your budget.
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Thailand
Bangkok's temples and markets, then the islands of Phuket and Krabi, or the beaches of Pattaya for families.
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Turkey
The mosques and bazaars of Istanbul, a balloon flight over Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus or the turquoise coast.
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Salalah
Mist, waterfalls and green hills in Dhofar's monsoon season, with beaches, frankincense souks and Mughsail's blowholes.
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Trips that fit each break
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Usually three to four days for the private sector, often longer with a weekend. Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Salalah (in summer) fit well; book flights early, as fares rise fast.
National Day (early December)
A long weekend in the cool season: Georgia in winter, Armenia, the Maldives or Kerala.
New Year and school holidays
A week or more: Turkey, Thailand, Europe's Christmas markets or a family trip to India.
FAQ's
Questions, answered
Everything you might want to know before you get in touch. Can't find it here? Ask us directly.
Can I book before the Eid dates are confirmed?
Yes. We hold flexible flights and refundable hotels around the expected dates and confirm when the holiday is announced.
Which long-weekend trip suits my passport?
Entry rules for Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan differ by passport and residence visa. Tell us yours and we'll suggest trips with the simplest entry.
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