An extra day off in the UAE always feels like a little bonus.
You could plan a quick staycation, catch up with friends, spend the day with family, or simply stay home and finally enjoy a slower morning. And during the UAE summer, you don't necessarily need a packed itinerary to make a long weekend feel worthwhile.
If you have an extra day off coming up, here are some simple ways to enjoy it.
1. Plan a UAE Staycation
You don't always need to book a flight to feel like you're on holiday.
The UAE has plenty of hotels and resorts where you can spend a night or two, enjoy the pool, have a relaxing breakfast, and return home without dealing with airports or long travel days.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and other emirates all offer different staycation experiences.
Pack light and bring the essentials: comfortable clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, skincare, toiletries, sunglasses and a small travel bag.
2. Have a Beach or Pool Day
If you don't want an overnight stay, turn one day into your mini holiday.
Head to the beach or book a pool day and enjoy a few hours away from your normal routine.
Just remember how intense the UAE summer sun can be. Sunscreen, water, sunglasses and a hat should be among the first things you pack.
Try to avoid spending too long outdoors during the hottest hours of the day.
3. Take a Short Road Trip
A long weekend is also a good opportunity to explore another emirate.
Instead of planning an expensive international trip, you can drive somewhere you've never visited before.
Explore the mountains, visit a new café, find an indoor attraction, discover a new restaurant or simply enjoy the drive.
Before leaving, prepare a small road-trip kit with water, snacks, charging cables, tissues, personal-care items and anything else you might need along the way.
And never leave heat-sensitive products, food or cosmetics inside a parked car during UAE summer.
4. Turn Your Home Into Your Own Staycation
Not every long weekend needs an itinerary.
Sometimes the best plan is having no major plans at all.
Sleep a little longer. Make your favorite breakfast. Put on a movie. Prepare a cold drink. Do your skincare. Order your favorite food.
You can even create a mini self-care evening at home with a shower, body scrub, skincare routine, comfortable clothes and your favorite fragrance.
It's simple, inexpensive and sometimes exactly what you need after a busy week.
5. Have a Self-Care Day
When was the last time you had enough time to actually enjoy your skincare routine instead of rushing through it?
Use your extra day to give yourself a little attention.
Clean your makeup brushes, organize your skincare products, take a relaxing shower, moisturize, do your hair and finally use those beauty products you've been saving for “someday.”
Your long weekend can be that someday.
6. Organize Something You've Been Avoiding
We all have that one drawer.
Or cupboard.
Or closet.
An extra day off can be the perfect opportunity to finally organize one small area of your home.
The key word is small.
You don't need to turn your long weekend into three days of cleaning. Choose one area, finish it, and then enjoy the rest of your day.
You could organize your skincare shelf, kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, travel essentials or even your online shopping wishlist.
7. Meet the People You Keep Saying You'll Meet “Soon”
Busy schedules can turn “See you soon!” into several months.
Use the extra time to finally have that coffee, lunch or dinner you've been postponing.
It doesn't have to be fancy.
Sometimes a few hours with friends or family is enough to make a long weekend feel well spent.
8. Prepare for the Week Ahead
Before your long weekend ends, give yourself a little head start on the coming week.
Restock your everyday essentials, prepare your work bag, organize meals or snacks, charge your devices and check whether you're running low on skincare, toiletries or household supplies.
Doing a few small things before returning to work can make Monday—or your next working day—feel much easier.
Whatever You Do, Enjoy the Extra Time
There isn't one correct way to spend a long weekend.
For some people, it's a staycation.
For others, it's a road trip, beach day, shopping trip or dinner with friends.
And sometimes the perfect long weekend is simply staying home in comfortable clothes with the air-conditioning on and absolutely nowhere you need to be.
Whatever you choose, make the most of the extra time and enjoy your break.
And if you're preparing for a staycation, self-care day, road trip or relaxing weekend at home, you can find beauty, skincare, food and drinks, travel essentials, home products and other everyday finds at Buy2Cart.
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