21 Emerging Destinations for 2021
1 RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE
The northernmost emirate in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect getaway post a travel drought. It is home to the country’s highest peak, Jebel Jais (1,934 metres). Here, you can find Jebel Jais Flight (in pic), the world’s longest zipline; the Jais Sky Tour, featuring seven ziplines flying over grand cliffs and canyons; and the recently launched Bear Grylls Explorer Camp, offering branded survival experiences. You can gaze at the majestic Hajar Mountains from Jais Viewing Deck Park, which houses 1484 by Puro—the highest restaurant in the UAE. Located at the base of the Hajar Mountains, Suwaidi Pearl Farm is the region’s first cultured pearl farm. The emirate is also home to several historical and archaeological sites such as Julfar, Shimal, Jazirah Al Hamra, and Dhaya, all recognised by the UNESCO’s Tentative List of Heritage Sites. visitrasalkhaimah.com
2 SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
Saskatchewan is a rugged and bucolic province of Canada. Made up of vast prairies in the south, rocky terrain in the north, and modest cities such as the capital Regina, it is perfect for an unhurried countryside holiday. At the heart of the province lies the million-acre Prince Albert National Park, ideal for lakeside picnics and hiking in summer, and cross-country skiing during
