The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, is included in the list of top holiday destinations that are within four hours of reach for tourists of the UAE. The list is compiled by thenational.ae.

“The Uzbekistan capital is an ideal spot for a weekend escape. Once a major stop on the Silk Road, Tashkent is a fascinating time warp of a city that blends sandy expanses, outer lying lakes and mountain surrounds,” the publication writes.

The author offers to walk through the country's past at the History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan in the heart of the capital, and feast on classic Uzbek food like manty dumplings and vegetable-stuffed hanuns.

“The Chorsu Bazaar in the Old Town has its roots in the Silk Road glory days and is a fascinating place to trawl for ceramics, needlework, silk work and paintings,” the article says.

Flight time from Dubai to Tashkent is about 3 hours 35 minutes.