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The 20 best local UAE discoveries of 2020: from Snoopy Island to The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah
With travel halted, this year brought a new way of exploring, closer to home. The National staff share their favourite places discovered during a turbulent year
1. Discovering Snoopy Island in Fujairah was a highlight in terms of local discovery in 2020. Courtesy Sarah Dea
2. Dog-friendly staycations in Ghantoot were a highlight of the year. Courtesy Flopster
3. The ‘ghost town’ of Al Madam in Sharjah. Courtesy Alexander McNabb
4. Never underestimate the power of a good cup of milk tea in Abu Dhabi.
5. While not exactly a hidden gem, Ski Dubai left an impression in 2020. Galen Clarke / The National
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