Where else in the world can you sunbathe on a sandy beach, downhill ski in the snow, ride a rollercoaster, leap over a sand dune on a quad bike, eat in a Michelin star restaurant and view a city from the top of the world’s tallest skyscraper all in one day. The sun-soaked modern metropolis of Dubai was once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf. Now home to more than 200 nationalities and offering a wide spectrum of holiday experiences to suit almost anyone needs.
If you want to unwind, kick-back and just take in the rays, Dubai has over 40 miles of soft, sugary shoreline next to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Eating out your thing? Dubai has over 12,000 restaurants and cafes including 11 Michelin star restaurants! Prefer to be on the go? Explore the highlights of what this dynamic city has to offer with it’s extensive shopping malls, gold souks, theme parks, record breaking landmarks and attractions. No matter what type of holiday you want, we have a Dubai for you!
One of the great benefits of holidays in Dubai is the time it takes to get here! We have opted to concentrate our efforts to bring you all the best airlines which travel non-stop from the UK to Dubai. However, occasionally we may throw in an option to travel with an airline which has a stopover when we have a special offer price from them.
A direct flight from the UK only takes around 7 hours to get to Dubai. We work with all the direct service Airlines such as Emirates Airlines, British Airways and Etihad (into Abu Dhabi). Indirect services with most airline carriers.
Direct flights now depart from a host of UK airports including: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Birmingham and Newcastle
Visa & Passport information - Holders of full British passports will be granted a free of charge visitor/tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE. No application in advance of travel is needed. Your passport will be stamped with the visa as you pass through Immigration. The visa issued at the airport for British passport holders is valid for up to 40 days. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.
The information given applies to holders of full UK passports only. We also recommend you go to Travel advice for further information. EveryHoliday will not be held responsible for any information given.
Dubai Tourism Dirham Fee applies and is to be paid by the guest directly at the Hotel/Resort. The following fees are applicable per bedroom per night- 20 AED for 5-star hotel/Deluxe hotel apartment, 15 AED: 4-star hotel/Superior hotel apartment, 10 AED for 3 and 2-star hotel/Standard hotel apartment and 7 AED for 1-star hotel/budget hotel apartment.
Ramadan (dates can vary). Visitors are advised to respect those fasting by refraining from eating, drinking & smoking in public in daylight hours and to wear modest dress. Religious holidays are usually ‘Dry Days’ where alcohol and entertainment are prohibited. Please note that during this period some facilities (including restaurants) may be closed and opening times for restaurants may vary.
