5 Quick Getaways to Take During UAE National Day 2018

5. Lake Assal, Djibouti

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Why it’s great:  At 155 meters below sea level, Lake Assal is the third-lowest point on Earth after the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea — and the saltiest. Located in the stunning Danakil Desert surrounded by rolling hills, spend the day floating in the turquoise-blue waters while taking in the sights of traditional salt caravans led by camel herders… it’s pretty magical.
Flight time: 3 hours

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