If anyone understand the importance of unwinding when on a vacation, it’s Sheikh Hamdan.
The Crown Prince of Dubai – or Fazza, a nickname he often goes by – spends his downtime traveling the world, seeking out adventures and unique experiences rather than opting for lavish shopping trips or pool side lounging at opulent resorts. From immersing himself in local culture to keeping active with sporting excursions, Sheikh Hamdan has a refreshingly different way of relaxing while experience the wonders the world has to offer.
Here, we share 11 destinations that should be on your radar (along with a few activities that one can partake in at the destination) if you’re looking to holiday like a Dubai royal.
Tanzania
A few week ago, Sheikh Hamdan posted a series of pictures from his trip with caption “#tb #selfie with my #friends from Tanzania” on Instagram. Naturally, he spent some time catching up with the locals while taking in the beautiful scenery.
Tokyo
Before the pandemic, Sheikh Hamdan visited Japan — and simply couldn’t resist sharing a few photos from his trip on Instagram. Here, he’s spotted wearing traditional Japanese attire.
Seoul, South Korea
The Crown Prince of Dubai was seen outside the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, snapping a few pictures with locals and taking in the beauty of the ancient palace.
British Columbia, Canada
While the beautiful alpine scenery and freezing temperature makes us suspect that these photos were taking a Whistler, BC, Sheikh Hamdan was clearly enjoying himself while hitting the slopes back in 2019.
He posted this selfie with caption “-11.” A nice break from Dubai’s extreme heat.
Uzbekistan
In October 2018, Sheikh Hamdan posted this striking picture of himself and a falcon with caption “#Uzbekistan.”
Mongolia
In August 2018, Sheikh Hamdan visited Mongolia where he experienced true Mongolian dining and enjoyed an afternoon tea in an open air field.
He also interacted with the local falcons.
Faroe Islands
The Crown Prince of Dubai visited Faroe Islands back in July 2018. This location is part of Denmark and is known to be one of the most picturesque destinations in the world.
A selfie with the mountains is a must.
Estonia
Sheikh Hamdan visited Estonia in June 2018. Estonia is a country located in Northern Europe that includes more than 1,500 islands. If you’re an island lover, then this location is a must on your travel list.
Cycling along a beautiful view of the water is definitely on our list of things to do.
Horse riding between the forests looks like the ideal go-to activity for all adventurous travellers.
Sheikh Hamdan posted this stunning picture with caption “Riding in the beautiful forests of #Estonia #Endurance #160km #iphoneonly.”
Chicago
In May 2018, the Crown Prince of Dubai went to Chicago where he visited the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture and, of course, Skydeck Chicago.
New York City
In May 2018, Sheikh Hamdan visited New York City (also known as the Big Apple). Sheikh Hamdan posted a picture of himself at Time Square, captioning the post “A Leica day in the Big Apple #NYC.”
Italy
In July 2017, Sheikh Hamdan went to Italy and, of course, he couldn’t resist taking a quick snap with the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
If anyone knows how to travel like a royal, it is definitely Sheikh Hamdan. These throwback pictures are making us eager to get onto a plane and discover a new destination.
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