26 great Eid getaways

Want to venture outside the UAE this Eid al-Fitr? To help you take full advantage of the long weekend (Eid is likely to start on Saturday 18 or Sunday 19), Time Out has selected 27 must-see destinations, each within four hours and 35 minutes of Dubai. For each, we’ve suggested what kind of holiday you’re in for (whether it’s fun in the sun, shopping, partying or a spot of culture), as well as an indication of what weather to expect over Eid, what to do while you’re there, how much spending money you’ll need (excluding accommodation), a couple of hotel options (prices listed per cheapest double unless stated otherwise) and even some Eid bargains.

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