This year, Eid Al Adha or the “Feast of Sacrifice” will be held on August 31. The Federal Authority for Human Resources has announced that for the Public Sector, Eid Al Adha will start on Thursday, August 31, with work resuming on September 4.

Make the most of this holiday and go for a budget getaway with your family to these five amazing family-friendly vacation spots.

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1. Mumbai (India)

From Dubai, it only takes 2 hours and 40 minute to Mumbai. Mumbai houses India’s largest tropical forest in an urban zone and largest city. It is the financial powerhouse of India and center of fashion. You can visit the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city’s also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.

Here are some hotel recommendations in Mumbai.

2. Salalah (Oman)

All you need is travel an hour and 50 minutes (almost 2 hours) to reach Salaha, a precious gem in UAE’s neighbour country – Oman. Salalah is the capital city of southern Oman’s Dhofar province. It’s known for its banana plantations, Arabian Sea beaches and waters teeming with sea life. The Khareef, an annual monsoon, transforms the desert terrain into a lush, green landscape and creates seasonal waterfalls. The Frankincense Land Museum, part of the Al Balid Archaeological Site, recounts the city’s maritime history and role in the spice trade.

Here are some hotel recommendations in Salalah.

3. Sri Lanka

A great choice for UAE vacationers, Sri Lanka is one of the best treasures of Asia. Travel time takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes, taking you to diverse landscapes ranging from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years.

Here are some hotel recommendations in Sri Lanka.

4. Petra (Jordan)

Petra, Jordan is one of the jewels of the Middle East just 2 hours and 40 minutes away from Dubai. It is a famous archaeological site in the west of Jordan’s desert. While you’re there, you can visit the Dead Sea, as well as the most famous structure is 45m-high Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style facade, and known as The Treasury.

Here are some hotel recommendations in Petra.

5. Mauritius

Known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs, Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. You can explore the Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Just a thousand kilometres east of Madagascar, you can fly to this paradise for about 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Here are some hotel recommendations in Mauritius.

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