From Zanzibar to Sri Lanka, there's an Eid Al Fitr escape for everyone. Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba
From Zanzibar to Sri Lanka, there's an Eid Al Fitr escape for everyone. Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba
From Zanzibar to Sri Lanka, there's an Eid Al Fitr escape for everyone. Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba
From Zanzibar to Sri Lanka, there's an Eid Al Fitr escape for everyone. Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba

Eid escapes for everyone: From a city stay and a family getaway to a budget holiday


Hayley Skirka
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The UAE’s next public holiday is just around the corner as the country gets ready to celebrate Eid Al Fitr.

Marking the end of the holy month, the first day of Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on April 10 with most people enjoying either a four or five-day holiday. And with many schools taking a break in March, some families could have several weeks off to travel.

If you’ve not yet made plans for the holidays, don't worry. We've got you covered with some fantastic escapes that are still available to book for Eid Al Fitr. From a wildlife-filled safari in Sri Lanka to a Maldivian escape that's perfect for solo travellers or an epic adventure in Ethiopia, these 10 holidays are well worth considering.

Best for adventure: Ethiopia

Embark on an Eid adventure in Ethiopia's Omo Valley. AFP
Embark on an Eid adventure in Ethiopia's Omo Valley. AFP

For an adventure-laden escape this Eid Al Fitr, head to Ethiopia. A land of contrasts, from the peaks of the Simien Mountains to the Danakil Depression, one of the lowest dry points on earth, this African country is a fascinating place to explore, and TrekkUp Dubai's adventure-filled five day discovery is one of the best ways to see it.

Only a four-hour flight from the UAE, land in Addis Ababa, and then take an internal flight to the Omo region in the country's south. Stop in Jinka, the main city of the region where you can wander markets and explore the hills north of the Tama Plains. In Kara, meet local tribes that paint their bodies in chalk. Wander along the Omo River to spot eagles and crocodiles.

In Bena, hike through the bushes, keeping an eye out for antelopes and zebras before heading to Mursi to meet and stay with the region's eponymous tribe, famous for having ceramic discs inserted into their lower lips. This African experience will see you waking up in local villages, sharing experiences with indigenous people and exploring stunning landscapes, but also comes with limited facilities and basic accommodation.

From Dh4,200, excluding international flights and visas; www.meetup.com

Best for a city break: Prague, Czech Republic

Escape to Prague for an Eid city stay filled with history, epic nightlife and culinary delights. Photo: Andaz Prague
Escape to Prague for an Eid city stay filled with history, epic nightlife and culinary delights. Photo: Andaz Prague

A playground for history lovers, Prague is home to one of Europe’s best-preserved historic centres and offers culture by the bucket load, but is also renowned for its fantastic nightlife. Only a seven-hour flight from the UAE, the city is easy to navigate thanks to efficient tram and metro systems, but it’s also compact enough to be entirely walkable. Enjoy the pleasant spring weather by heading to the top of Letna hill for awe-inspiring views of the "city of a thousand spires" and don’t miss the Staromestske namesti, Prague’s prettiest and most important town square.

Stay at Andaz Prague, located in the heart of the Old Town, where guests will be within walking distance of many of the city’s historical landmarks. The five-star hotel has a beautifully boho modern vibe, interspersed with Czech influences, and regional food and ingredients are celebrated in its restaurants. GCC travellers can get 10 per cent off the best rates, plus complimentary daily breakfast for two on stays before April 30.

Rates start from Dh1,700 per night. Use code "Spring" for the GCC rate. www.hyatt.com

Best for families: Cyprus

Limassol's beaches have pristine waters and grey sandy shorelines. Photo: Unsplash
Limassol's beaches have pristine waters and grey sandy shorelines. Photo: Unsplash

Located four hours from the UAE, Cyprus is a great pick for families looking to get away this Eid Al Fitr. The island destination enjoys beautiful sunshine-filled days in April, but it's not quite tourist season, meaning travellers will be able to explore without the crowds.

On the country’s southern coast, Limassol is a fascinating city filled with history, including the ancient Limassol Castle. Right on the seafront is Prokymea Sculpture Park – where visitors can see huge artworks by international artists while enjoying the Mediterranean breeze. Tuck into delicious Cypriot cuisine, which includes dishes featuring freshly caught fish, delicious cheeses and Koupepia (traditional stuffed vine leaves), and spend a day exploring Lady’s Mile Beach with its unspoilt grey sand and calm waters. About 1.5km from here is the Akrotiri Salt Lake, a wetland that attracts hordes of migrating birds, including pink flamingos and herons.

Stay at the City of Dreams, a sprawling destination with plenty of choice for families, including eight restaurants and one of Europe’s largest swimming pool complexes with waterslides, a wave-rider and fountains. There’s also a fantastic adventure park where little ones can tackle rope courses, climbing walls, ziplines and more. Even better, children staying at the resort have free access. While the youngsters have a blast, mums and dads can unwind in the tranquil Renue Spa.

Rates start from $327 per night over Eid. GCC residents can get 15 per cent off the best rates and complimentary breakfast for two when booking stays of four nights or more during Eid Al Fitr. cityofdreamsmed.com.cy

Best for solo trips: The Maldives

Nova Maldives is a great pick for a solo trip this Eid. Photo: Pulse Hotels & Resorts
Nova Maldives is a great pick for a solo trip this Eid. Photo: Pulse Hotels & Resorts

Perhaps not the first place that springs to mind when it comes to solo travel, The Maldives is one of the world's most coveted destinations with its postcard-perfect beaches, overwater villas and crystal-clear ocean. It's long had a reputation as being a popular destination with honeymooners and couples, and has recently upped its offerings for family holidays. But it's also a great place for solo travellers, so long as you choose your resort carefully.

Enter Nova by Pulse Hotels. Launched in 2022, this resort in the South Ari Atoll offers a modern-take on the classic all-inclusive island stay with a vibrant community concept. That translates to community sharing tables and weekly welcome socials, plus a number of complimentary activities where like-minded travellers can mingle. There are sunrise yoga sessions, water polo matches, painting lessons and bachata dance classes, plus football and volleyball tournaments. You can also learn more about Maldivian culture at a weekly Holhuashi event, where guests can mingle with locals.

Eskape Spa offers holistic therapies and workshops, designed to help guests reconnect with their senses, including meditation, reiki, and sound healing. There is also the option to unwind at one of the many breathtaking beachside locations at the property.

This Eid, dnata Travel's GCC offer includes a VIP arrival experience, airport lounge access and a Sunset Cruise excursion. Rates start from $1,075 per person on an all-inclusive basis; www.dnatatravel.com

Best for wildlife: Sri Lanka

See Sri Lanka's wildlife this Eid on a visit to the teardrop nation with dnata Travel. Photo: Unsplash
See Sri Lanka's wildlife this Eid on a visit to the teardrop nation with dnata Travel. Photo: Unsplash

Embrace the wilds of Sri Lanka this Eid Al Fitr with a seven-day tour of the teardrop island's nature, wildlife and culture. Curated by dnata Travel, this fascinating trip takes in some of the country's best destinations starting with a stay in the greenery of Kandy.

From here, travellers head to Nuwara Eliya – a densely forested city in the tea country hills. Excursions include a visit to the stunning Rawana Waterfall and a Madu Ganga river cruise. Yala National Park is next on the itinerary, here you can see a wealth of wildlife including leopards, elephants, wild water buffalo and the Sri Lankan sloth bear. Finally, travellers will head to Bentota, for beachside lounging and a city tour of nearby Galle.

The package includes international flights, private transfers in Sri Lanka and six nights accommodation in four and five-star hotels. Rates over Eid start from Dh5,300 per person; www.dnatatravel.com

Best for a short break: Bahrain

Four Seasons Bahrain Bay is a good pick for a short break this Eid. Photo: Four Seasons Hotels
Four Seasons Bahrain Bay is a good pick for a short break this Eid. Photo: Four Seasons Hotels

If you don't have too much time to play with, but still fancy getting away this Eid, hop over to Bahrain. Only an hour's flight from the UAE, it's the only island nation in the Middle East, which means you'll have your pick of brilliant beaches.

As well as a change of scenery and the laid-back Bahraini way of life, there's plenty to do, including taking a yacht trip in the Gulf of Bahrain, tackling the Pearling Path – a 3.5km trail through the old alleyways of Muharraq – or visiting Al Dar Island with its golden shoreline and tiki-style beach huts.

Stay at the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay in Manama this Eid and you can get 15 per cent off the best rates when booking two nights or more. With a stunning infinity pool and two Wolfgang Puck restaurants, it's also great for families as has its own mini-water park, private beach and complimentary kayaking and paddle boarding. The Beach Club has gaming facilities for teenagers, while little ones will love the Kids Club where special Eid activities include a magic show, henna painting and a talent contest.

Rates start from Dh1,514 per night; www.fourseasons.com

Best for foodies: Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has an Eid offer perfect for foodies. Photo: Anantara
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has an Eid offer perfect for foodies. Photo: Anantara

Tulip season has sprung in the Netherlands, making it a good time to visit the European destination. Known for its art galleries and museums, from the Rijksmuseum to the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam also has an innovative food scene. Reachable via a seven-hour flight from the UAE, foodies who want to explore the destination's culinary delights can check in at the luxurious Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of the city.

The hotel's Eid package includes a chef's lunch or dinner at Grand Cafe Krasnapolsky, where you can enjoy simultaneous views over Dam Square. There is also a Dutch Heritage Gastronomy Experience to enjoy, which involves a three-hour tour taking in the history, culture and local cuisine of the city.

Eid packages at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky include a three-night stay in a Grand Premium room and return airport transfers. Rates start from €2,106 ($2,290) for two people, for stay until May; www.anantara.com

Best for a budget break: Zanzibar

Zanzibar offers picture-perfect sunsets and can be visited on a budget. Photo: The Residence Zanzibar
Zanzibar offers picture-perfect sunsets and can be visited on a budget. Photo: The Residence Zanzibar

A tropical archipelago anchored about 32km off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is famed for its blissful beaches, azure waters and breathtaking sunsets. While April marks the start of the region's long rainy season, it doesn't rain every day and temperatures are pleasant with the sunshine still breaking through. Reachable via a five-and-a-half-hour flight from the UAE, Zanzibar can be on your travel radar this Eid, even if you're on a budget, thanks to Holiday Factory's latest offer.

At Azao Resort and Spa, travellers will be housed in red-roofed cottages surrounded by lots of greenery, a pristine beach and an outdoor pool. Visitors can explore the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar island, famed for its epic snorkelling and diving. It's also about an hour outside of the Unesco World Heritage site of Stone Town, worth visiting for its museums, cafes and markets.

It costs Dh4,484 per person for three nights over Eid, including flights and transfers; www.holiday-factory.com

Best for a relaxing escape: Rishikesh, India

North India's magnificent Himalayan mountains are a fabulous place to retreat to this Eid Al Fitr for a relaxing stay at Ananda in the Himalayas.

Located in the birthplace of meditation, yoga and Ayurveda – Ananda is a world-class wellness facility overlooking the North Indian city of Rishikesh and the Ganga river. Its reachable via a 3.5 hour flight from the UAE to Delhi, and then a quick 55 minute local flight to Dehradun, where guests are collected and whisked into the hills.

Housed in a palace that used to belong to a maharaja, Ananda in the Himalayas has 40 hectares of lush gardens and grounds for guests to explore plus endless fresh mountain air.

Wellness is the order of the day here with programmes designed to promote emotional healing and relieve stress, aid detox and weight management, or guide guests in the pursuit of higher consciousness. Clean eating and healthy organic cuisine are on the menu and rooms have every luxury you might need from hot tubs to free Wi-Fi. The resort offers floor-to-ceiling windows looking down to the Ganges Valley and over the open forest, making it the ideal place to retreat for a truly restful Eid Al Fitr escape.

Rates from $1,000 per night (single occupancy); www.anandaspa.com

Best for couples: Mauritius

Villas overlook the private coastline and have expansive terraces for lazy afternoon lounging. Photo: Kerzner
Villas overlook the private coastline and have expansive terraces for lazy afternoon lounging. Photo: Kerzner

Nestled in the Indian Ocean, about six and a half hours from the UAE, the islands of Mauritius are idyllic with white sandy beaches, Jurassic-like landscapes and some of the world’s best luxury resorts. The island’s tropical climate means Eid visitors will perhaps see April showers, but these are usually balanced by plenty of sunshine-filled days.

Tropical vistas and beachside views make for a romantic getaway for couples, but there's also plenty to see and do in Mauritius including kitesurfing and hiking at Le Morne, and scuba diving in the surrounding waters, which are almost completely surrounded by a barrier reef.

One&Only Le Saint Geran has been welcoming guests for about 50 years and the luxury resort is a good pick for a short break. Having had a refresh in 2017 to bring it up to date, it's a tropical paradise that perfect for couples seeking paradisiacal views, perfect sundowner spots, first-class relaxation and a picture-perfect private shoreline.

Dh3,114 per night for two adults; lesaintgeran.oneandonlyresorts.com

Which honey takes your fancy?

Al Ghaf Honey

The Al Ghaf tree is a local desert tree which bears the harsh summers with drought and high temperatures. From the rich flowers, bees that pollinate this tree can produce delicious red colour honey in June and July each year

Sidr Honey

The Sidr tree is an evergreen tree with long and strong forked branches. The blossom from this tree is called Yabyab, which provides rich food for bees to produce honey in October and November. This honey is the most expensive, but tastiest

Samar Honey

The Samar tree trunk, leaves and blossom contains Barm which is the secret of healing. You can enjoy the best types of honey from this tree every year in May and June. It is an historical witness to the life of the Emirati nation which represents the harsh desert and mountain environments

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Sunday

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At the start of Russia's invasion, IEA member countries held 1.5 billion barrels in public reserves and about 575 million barrels under obligations with industry, according to the agency's website. The two collective actions of the IEA this year of 62.7 million barrels, which was agreed on March 1, and this week's 120 million barrels amount to 9 per cent of total emergency reserves, it added.

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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It’ll be summer in the city as car show tries to move with the times

If 2008 was the year that rocked Detroit, 2019 will be when Motor City gives its annual car extravaganza a revamp that aims to move with the times.

A major change is that this week's North American International Auto Show will be the last to be held in January, after which the event will switch to June.

The new date, organisers said, will allow exhibitors to move vehicles and activities outside the Cobo Center's halls and into other city venues, unencumbered by cold January weather, exemplified this week by snow and ice.

In a market in which trends can easily be outpaced beyond one event, the need to do so was probably exacerbated by the decision of Germany's big three carmakers – BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – to skip the auto show this year.

The show has long allowed car enthusiasts to sit behind the wheel of the latest models at the start of the calendar year but a more fluid car market in an online world has made sales less seasonal.

Similarly, everyday technology seems to be catching up on those whose job it is to get behind microphones and try and tempt the visiting public into making a purchase.

Although sparkly announcers clasp iPads and outline the technical gadgetry hidden beneath bonnets, people's obsession with their own smartphones often appeared to offer a more tempting distraction.

“It's maddening,” said one such worker at Nissan's stand.

The absence of some pizzazz, as well as top marques, was also noted by patrons.

“It looks like there are a few less cars this year,” one annual attendee said of this year's exhibitors.

“I can't help but think it's easier to stay at home than to brave the snow and come here.”

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The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km

Price: Dh133,900

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Qais Saied (Independent): 18.4 per cent

Nabil Karoui (Qalb Tounes): 15.58 per cent

Abdelfattah Mourou (Ennahdha party): 12.88 per cent

Abdelkarim Zbidi (two-time defence minister backed by Nidaa Tounes party): 10.7 per cent

Youssef Chahed (former prime minister, leader of Long Live Tunisia): 7.3 per cent

Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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Cultural fiesta

What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421,  Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day. 

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