If you are planning a vacation for the UAE National Day long weekend, then this guide will be a perfect choice. Whether you are looking for a place to relax, a luxury staycation, or an adventurous trip, this blog has it all.  

The 55th UAE National Day of the UAE will fall on December 2, which is a Wednesday in the year 2026. The government has specified December 2nd and 3rd as the public holidays.

This guide has the four best UAE National Day trips that you may choose, all of them being within road distance and distinct enough from each other. We always recommend you choose the best travel agency in Dubai for a smooth and comfortable trip. 

 
Best UAE National Day Getaways 

1. Best Convenient Destination – Baku, Azerbaijan 



The  best place for a UAE National Day trip is Baku, as it is near and easily accessible from Dubai. The direct flight takes around three hours, and thus no time is wasted during the holiday. Getting a visa is not difficult for residents of UAE. After landing there, you will get to enjoy a city where ancient history meets modern architecture. In the Old City, one gets to walk along stone paths while enjoying the view of modern structures such as the Flame Towers. Additionally, the cold weather along the Caspian Sea provides an enjoyable experience during the holidays.  

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2. Best Views – Tbilisi, Georgia 



Tbilisi is an ideal choice to celebrate the UAE National Day as it will be a convenient and economical getaway from Dubai. A direct flight takes only three and a half hours, giving you enough time to relax for a four-day weekend. Many people from the UAE don’t require a visa to visit Georgia, making this holiday more enjoyable.  

Tbilisi has a pleasant cold winter climate in December along with many light decorations that are not found in the desert. There are many activities for you to enjoy such as relaxing in ancient sulfur baths, taking a trip up to the top of the city via a cable car, tasting the delicious khachapuri bread, and admiring beautiful churches beside glass bridges. 

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3. Best Place – Almaty, Kazakhstan 



Visiting Almaty is an excellent choice to spend UAE National Day holiday in as it will provide a wonderful winter atmosphere at a convenient distance from Dubai. It will take just four hours to reach by flight, so you will be able to begin your short holiday right away. There is no need for a visa for the UAE citizens and residents to enter Kazakhstan. At the beginning of December, Almaty is usually filled with snow and is surrounded by big mountains full of ice. One can use a cable car to go to Shymbulak Mountain resort where one can have fun in the snow, admire beautiful wooden churches, and eat delicious mountain cuisine.  

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4. Best Place for Adventure – Nairobi, Kenya 



A safari to Nairobi in the UAE National Day break would be the best choice for many reasons since it is one of the few places near Dubai to have the wonderful wildlife experience. It hardly takes 5 hours to reach by plane and spend your four days holiday in the wild nature. Kenya has a very easy procedure for online travel documentation so you will plan your trip without difficulty. The weather is good and warm in Nairobi at the beginning of December. It is unique because it is the only city in the world where you can see wild lions, rhinos, and giraffes in a city environment.  

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Conclusion 

Booking a trip to celebrate the UAE National Day holiday will be effortless with these fantastic holiday destinations - Nairobi, Almaty, Tbilisi, and Baku. With just about five hours distance from Dubai by flight, some of the best holiday destinations are also having a fast visa processing, amazing mountain views, cool weather, and wildlife safaris.  

To ensure that you relax completely during the holiday, plan your travel with Next Holidays. It will provide you with the best of the UAE National Day packages, visa services, and flight bookings.     

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