Amid endless choices between sea, land and mountain

Winter in the Emirates is a destination for those looking for recreation in nature

Nature is a recipe for recuperation and relaxation, and a destination for recreation and meditation, especially in warm mild weather as in the UAE winter, with its fresh air and refreshing rain.

In the UAE, the components of nature that relax the mind and body in winter are divided into three main picturesque options, the sea, the land and the mountain, highlighted by the “Most Beautiful Winter in the World” campaign that the country is witnessing for the second year in a row, to introduce the most beautiful tourist and natural attractions and recreational options that are available to residents and visitors and tourists in all regions of the country.

Among the most prominent attractions of tourists in the UAE winter are the morning and evening sessions on its beaches that are open to all, some of which have won international awards for the diversity of their recreational and service facilities, their cleanliness, and their continuous maintenance.

On the Abu Dhabi Corniche, residents, visitors and tourists enjoy the dazzling scenery along kilometers of green spaces, coordinated plants, flowers, trees, pedestrian paths, exercise facilities, and a bicycle track, in addition to sitting on the benches overlooking the beach or in cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea.

As well as the pristine beaches of the islands of Saadiyat and Yas, some of which overlook thick forests of dark green color of mangroves.

In Dubai, lovers of beach hobbies from all over the world enjoy the gentle breezes flying kites on the beaches of Jumeirah towards the blue sky, or they like to practice calm windsurfing, or paddling in the graceful wooden boats in the Dubai Creek, or strolling on its banks overlooking the Waters shimmering with city lights in the evening, as in the historic Seef and Shindagha districts.

Picnics and exercise on Mamzar Beach in Dubai are also pleasant, with its integrated services, clean sand and green areas that make up the Mamzar Park, which is open to families and tourist groups.

In Sharjah, the mind clears by strolling on its lakefront and waterfront corniche or on its beach and Khorfakkan Corniche in the eastern region, where the waves carry the distinctive smell of the ocean, and the leaves of giant lush trees flicker under the golden sunlight.

In Ajman, the Corniche, open to all, is filled with limitless options for tourists, visitors and families;

From restaurants, cafés, play areas, gift kiosks, and shops selling everything that hikers could wish for from fishing, sea sports and children's games.

In Umm Al Quwain, lovers of recreation and tranquility enjoy open beaches far from noise and sound or light pollution, where they can camp and enjoy the gatherings of families and friends under a clear sky.

In Ras Al Khaimah, the Corniche and the various beaches attract a wide audience in the winter of the Emirates, as the summer gets long, and several families gather in one session in the shade of the trees or on the soft sand, where children have fun riding gentle horses or making sand castles.

In Fujairah, residents and visitors have the opportunity to watch swarms of small fish approaching the shore, or to watch giant steamers anchored or sailing away into the open sea from its shoreline bordered by majestic mountains.

These mountains are also one of the favorite relaxation and recreation options in the most beautiful winter in the Emirates.

It provides a haven in the arms of calm and stillness with clean, dry air, as in the Hajar mountain range and many products spread in its slopes, as in Dibba Al-Fujairah and Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah and Hatta in Dubai, or in Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, which includes hot springs for convalescence, healing and recreation with its water Mineral treat diseases such as rheumatism.

The visitor can enjoy wandering in its lush orchards that produce vegetables, grains, dates and seasonal fruits in natural healthy ways. Its products, such as buckthorn, lemon, mango, guava, dates, corn, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and oranges, have given a distinctive taste and natural quality.

• Morning and evening sessions on the state's beaches, a recipe for recuperation and relaxation.

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