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From long road trips to staycations, and from travelling home to meet loved ones to catching up on much-needed sleep, UAE residents have a long line of activities planned for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced the Eid holidays for the public and private sectors. Public sector employees in the UAE will get a week-long holiday for Eid Al Fitr, the Cabinet announced on Sunday. The break will start from June 2 and work will resume on June 9.

According to a social media poll conducted by Khaleej Times, 36 per cent of the respondents said they plan on catching up on some rest and sleep. Readers were asked how they plan to spend the long Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Ashwin Fernandes said: “Since most malls would be crowded, I’d be spending time with my parents at home. Evenings will be spent on strolls in the park, binge-watching movies or being a ‘tourist’ visiting new attractions in the city.”

However, a total of 23 per cent plan on enjoying staycations, trips to the beach and road trips.

Take Indian resident Sijin Gopinathan for example. He is planning a cross-country road trip with his family. A graphic design artist, Gopinathan said: “I am planning a cross-country trip with my family, exploring the vast lands of the seven emirates and spending some quality time with them during the long Eid holidays.”

He added: “It is such a great way to relax after a stressful month, and the most inspiring way to create my new doodle project The Emirates, which can be considered my tribute to the nation.”

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/general/most-uae-residents-plan-to-rest-during-long-break-