What’s On Dubai – July 2019

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3 MUST-VISIT BEACHES

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City of Limassol Agis Agisilaou

Larnaca

GETTING

THERE

Emirates flies to Larnaca

Airport for Dhs2,300

return (approx)

WHERE TO

STAY

NISSI BEACH

RESORT

Situated on a bay with

one of the Cyprus’ finest

white-sand beaches and

turquoise blue waters,

the comfortable four-star

resort takes its name from

the bay’s small island

called Nissi. The resort

itself is nestled among

beautifully landscaped

gardens, making it a

lovely relaxing retreat

away from the buzz of

Ayia Napa nearby.

Rooms start at Dhs700.

q nissi-beach.com

BIRTHPLACE OF

APHRODITE

Where: Pafos

The Petra tou Romiou or

birthplace of Aphrodite is one

of the most beautiful coastlines

in Cyprus, where, according

to mythology, Aphrodite the

goddess of love and beauty

rose from the waves. Intrepid

explorers can scramble their

way to the top of the rock for a

killer view of the area.

Pissouri beach
Windsurfing and snorkeling
are popular activities to try
at this gorgeous stretch of
coastline and you can rent
equipment from any outfitter
on the beach. Watch your
step here as you’ll find rocks
and pebbles mixed into
the sand.

Nissi beach

The sparkling clear water

of Nissi Beach is divided by

a sandy peninsular, taking

you on an Instagram-worthy

walk to the little islet of Nissi

(which gives the beach its

name). This famously lively

Ayia Napa cove is also well

served by beachside bars and

restaurants with a view.

Konnos beach

Konnos is a hiker’s dream.

After a long trek through the

Cape Greco National Forest

Park you can take a dip in

the crystal-clear water at

Konnos beach.

HOME OF

HALLOUMI

For many, the highlight

of a trip to Cyprus

is indulging in its

cuisine, which benefits

from Greek, Turkish

and Middle Eastern

influences, and the

Cypriot speciality of

halloumi cheese is

a must. You’ll find it

all across the island,

including at the airport.

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