One of the most important dates on the calendar is just around the corner. But what’s the best, most fulfilling way to spend the brief but joyous holiday season that starts on December 2?
There's a long list of things to do for National Day, from fireworks displays and concerts to exhibitions and competitions. All capital ideas, but here's something that might be even better: a trip to Jazirat Al Hamra, the abandoned pearling village in Ras Al Khaimah.
As The National reports today, Jazirat Al Hamra is one of the best examples of an Emirati village from the pre-oil days. It has remained almost unchanged since its inhabitants abandoned it in 1968.
It offers a glimpse into a bygone age, before the UAE even existed. Sometimes, looking back may be the best way to celebrate the present and to understand where we have come from.
