8 Offbeat Cities In GCC To Ring In NYE Celebrations

1. Salalah, Oman

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2. Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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3. Al Ain, UAE

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4. Nizwa, Oman

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5. Muharraq, Bahrain

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6. Fujairah, UAE

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7. Jubail, Saudi Arabia

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8. Sohar, Oman

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