Albeit the next long weekend is five months away, here are six places our lensman, Babar Swaleheen, suggests you can go to enjoy your hard-earned vacation.

• Aqah Beach in Fujairah
  
  The early sunrise is reason enough to go check this spot out. Furthermore, camping here in the winter season is pretty fun too!

• Al Qudra Lake

For nature and bird-lovers this is a must-visit location. A heavenly fusion of nature and wildlife exuberating a sense of harmony and peace. For nature and bird photographers, place is heaven. A scenic look where the fusion of nature, bird sand creates the feeling of harmony and peace.

• Maleha Desert in Sharjah

A beautiful desert landscape that reminiscent of UAE’s rustic heritage. This desert in Sharjah welcomes residents and tourists to take on hikes and experience a desert Safari. It is also a popular place amongst locals for barbecues.

• Nahwa Cave in Sharjah

Located in the middle of OMAN region which comes under Sharjah territory, this location will let you tap into your adventurous side. Exit from the Wadi Shees at Khorfakkan Road highway, instead of stopping at the Shees Park, you drive straight and you shall fall upon the mouth of this cave.

• RAK Beach Point:
  
  You can allow the serenity to engulf you at the stunning Ras Al Khaimah beach with soft sand to comfort your feet with a soft embrace with every step.

• Sand Dunes in Abu Dhabi
  
  

Fancy a being Indiana Jones for a day? Located at the South of Abu Dhabi in the area name Al Wathbah, these thousands of years old Fossil Dune carries the centuries of year-old nature. A true testament to the test of time.