Ramadan with KT: Staycation deals in high demand during Eid holidays, and more

AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAAgLVEw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0 Good evening, Welcome to Ramadan with KT, your daily digest for [all updates]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAAgLVkw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) from the Emirates and beyond related to the holy month. Read on. AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAAkKV0w=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0 Shihab/KT Photo A section of UAE residents is planning to flock to [hotels and homestays]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAQkPVUw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) across the country during the upcoming Eid weekend even as prices are going up. Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are the top choices, according to industry experts. “Eid has traditionally been a popular time for families to travel and enjoy a staycation together — which may explain the high demand among families,” says Daniel Ebo of Hilton Ras Al Khaimah. James Britchford, vice-president (commercial), India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, says, “We are currently seeing a growth in pricing of 30% versus the start of Ramadan, and [it] could go up further...” Those planning a trip abroad, however, can still take advantage of [good deals]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAQkPUkw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0). Airfares to some popular destinations can be booked for as low as Dh1,135, while holiday packages start at Dh1,500. For outbound travel, countries in the Caucasus region, East Europe and CIS states are quite popular among residents who are looking to go on short trips, according to travel experts. At the same time, travel agents say destinations such as Egypt, Pakistan and India's Kerala are mostly [sold out]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAQkPU0w=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0). A large number of UAE residents come from these regions and travel to their home countries to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with their families.   Word of the day It is the equivalent of a 'chapter' in the Holy Quran. There are 114 Surahs in the holy book   If you are wondering how the weather will be during the Eid holidays, here's some good news. The weather is expected to be fair and warm during the day, and mild to pleasant by night and early morning, the National Centre of Meteorology has announced. No rain is expected during the first couple of days. There will also be a gradual increase in temperatures from Thursday (April 20) to Monday (April 24). [Click here]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAQkPUEw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) for more. Meanwhile, the Dubai Municipality has announced timings for parks and recreational facilities ahead of the holidays. Dubai Safari Park will operate between 10am and 6pm, while the mountain bike track in Mushrif National Park will be open from 6.30am to 6pm. Read more [here]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAQkPUUw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0). Before you go, you can visit our [Ramadan prayer timings page here]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=AQZRGQZKAAkNVEw=&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0). You are all caught up for now. 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