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Earning in Dubai? Vacation in these countries like royals

Get most for your dirhams, plan a lavish trip.

By Anita Iyer

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Published: Tue 25 Apr 2017, 10:56 AM

You might brush aside the thought considering it might burn a hole in your pocket but a holiday is a lingering wish for a majority in Dubai. With the hectic work hours, a cheap getaway sounds perfect solution to our woes.
Dubai is luckily surrounded by cities you can travel within 5 hours and also save bucks as the currency value helps you plan a lavish trip.
We bring to you a list of countries you should consider before making your next booking:

1. Sri Lanka

Currency value: 1 UAE Dirham = 41.41 Sri Lankan Rupee
Flight time: 4 hours, 25 minutes
Sri Lanka is one destination which combines it all - the beaches, the caves, the forts, wildlife and the heritage. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress to get a beautiful view of the city and proceed to the Golden temple of Dambulla. Visit the botanical garden, Gregory lake, golf course in the beautiful city of Kandy. If you are a beach bum, Sri Lanka is home to many. Head to Bentota, Nilaveli, Negombo or Trincomalee.

2.  Nepal

Currency value: 1 UAE Dirham = 28.14 Nepalese Rupee
Flight time: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Fulfill your fixation of heritage in Kathmandu, which is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites around the world. The sites include the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath and the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan. Lead the life of a hippie and explore the night life in Thamel. Savour the beauty of the majestic Himalayan peaks with a visit to Pokhara. Enjoy activities like zip flying, paragliding in the Pokhara valley.

3. Armenia

Currency value: 1 UAE Dirham = 132.17 Armenian Dram
Flight time: 3 hours
Home to beautiful monasteries, Armenia makes you feel like a royal as you can indulge in lavish meals, take a private car for the duration of your visit within Dh 8,000 for five days. The price would include the fly, stay and all other expenses included.
The location of the monasteries is what makes them extraordinary as you drive through picturesque locales of the city. While Sevanavank Monastery is surrounded by water on all sides, Noravank Monastery is between the Basalt Mountains. Enjoy the local meal overlooking Lake Sevan.

4. India

Currency value: 1 UAE Dirham = 17.59 Indian Rupee
Flight time: 3 hours
It might be home for many expats in Dubai but the vast country offers a different experience in each state. If booked in advance, you can get a cheap bargain on flight to any of the major cities and then explore the city through the well-connected roadways or railways. It would be best to discover every part of it (east, west, north, south) on different trips if you don't have the luxury of a month-long holiday!

5. Indonesia

Currency value: 1 UAE Dirham = 3629.36 Indonesian Rupiah
Flight time: 8 hours
Considered the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is one of the top attractions of Indonesia. Surrounded by greenery, enjoy the stunning view of the terraced rice fields. You must have seen it on the timeline of your Facebook friends - the magnificent Borobudur is one of the famous Buddhist temples in the world. If it doesn't give you the creeps, go watch the world's largest living reptile, Komodo Dragon at the Komodo National Park. Head to Gili islands to dip in the pristine waters of Indonesia.
anita@khaleejtimes.com

 


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