12 ways to get the best out of the UAE’s colder months
The UAE is blessed with a mild and pleasant winter that provides the perfect ambiance to explore its inspiring natural wonders. Simply getting into your car on the weekend and driving to the ends of the nation is a rewarding experience, but in recent years, a range of new experiences have opened up the great outdoors far beyond the traditional desert safari. From adrenaline-fuelled adventure sports to more sedate activities for the entire family, My Salaam rounds up some of the best ways to make the most of the wonderful weather.
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Karim Mansour