5 new UAE hotspots to celebrate National Day

Dubai - Your new social-media worthy profile picture is just waiting for you in these places.

FACT: Many UAE residents enjoy going out on the weekends, especially during the holidays. While there is a fair slice of the crowd that prefers staying in, many still prefer to enjoy the company of friends or family while enjoying the UAE's list of interesting landmarks. We say list because, the UAE's list of landmarks go on and on and what better way to enjoy the long weekend than check them out? Bonus: They are also extremely photogenic locations.
Dubai Canal

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The newest of Dubai's amazing destinations, the Canal is a must-see especially in this weather. See the water cascade down Shaikh Zayed Road while enjoying panoramic views of Downtown and Business Bay.
Going there: This is how you go to Dubai Canal
Useful info: 5 things you should know about Dubai Canal
Martyr's Monument, Wahat Al Karam
Inaugurated only this week on the event of the UAE Martyr's Day, Wahat al Karam in Abu Dhabi is a prestigious memorial filled with open spaces - a worthy salute to the martyrs who laid their lives for the country.
Watch: Monument to honour UAE martyrs inaugurated
The Boardwalk
Lying right in front of Atlantis the Palm, the Boardwalk is an 11km path that can be used by joggers and casual strollers. Hungry? Food trucks are set up conveniently along the sidewalks.
See: Dubai gets a new fitness destination at Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Parks and Resorts
If you choose to go to Dubai Parks this weekend you get 4 things: Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, Riverland AND Legoland. That's four parks! Enjoy world class entertainment in any theme you prefer over at Dubai Parks. And oh, they're on a sale this National Day with tickets priced at Dh45.
Last Exit
Hungry after enjoying the long weekend? Your last exit before the day ends has to be. The Last Exit. Located off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border and is in truth the last exit before going to Abu Dhabi, the food stop has food trucks, a 50's Americana-vibe and is open 24 hours a day!
Eat here: Last Exit food truck park opens in Dubai

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