Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | September | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
Average price | £319 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | £187 | From London to Dubai |
One-way from | £50 | One-way flight from London to Dubai |
There are current restrictions for travel to United Arab Emirates at this time. These restrictions are for the safety of United Arab Emirates citizens and travellers alike and are as follows: The United Arab Emirates has restricted the entry of foreign nationals who are not residents. UAE residents may re-enter the country, but must request and be approved for return by the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship before arriving into the country. All arriving travelers will be tested for COVID-19 on arrival. There is no forced quarantine, but travelers will be directed to self-quarantine until their test results are confirmed. There are movement restricitons within the United Arab Emirates, including a ban on entering and exiting the emirate of Abu-Dhabi and moving between its regions which will is expected to last until at least June 9.. If you must travel during this time and are allowed to based on current restrictions, please stay informed about updated travel safety tips.
LON - DXB Price
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£304 - £606
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DXB Temperature
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24 - 41 °C
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DXB Rainfall
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0 - 8 mm
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After the British withdrew from the Gulf in the 1970s, the United Arab Emirates was formed comprising seven sheikhdoms including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The landscape is similar to many other Arab countries: long stretches of desert alongside crystal clear beaches, the UAE embraces western ideals while retaining traditional values. Travellers coming off their flight to the UAE will be amazed to find a country that effortlessly blends old with new. Behind every gleaming shopping mall is an old souk and beyond its glitzy cities are ancient sites and old fishing villages waiting to be explored.
Before booking your UAE flight it’s important decide which emirate you want to stay in since hotel accommodation is usually booked months in advance. The “Vegas of the Middle East”, Dubai, offers holidaymakers the best of everything – from shopping to eating out while Abu Dhabi’s beach resorts provide a more relaxing stay away from the crowds. Year-round both cities play host to a variety of world-renowned cultural and sporting events, most notably the Abu Dhabi Gold Championship, the Dubai World Cup and the Dubai Shopping Festival.
United Arab Emirates flights are currently seeing a 51% decrease in searches when contrasted with this time last year.
Warm winters and hot (albeit humid) summers feature in the UAE. Even in winter, daytime temperatures hover about 26 degrees Celsius; night-time temperatures can plummet to about 5 degrees however. Summer temperatures can hit the mid-40s or higher inland. It doesn’t rain very much, usually just during the winter months.
Peak season:
October until May. Temperatures are about 35 degrees Celsius and the evenings are warm. November to February is also a good time to go. The days are still warm – up to 24 degrees Celsius – but the evenings are cooler (about 13 degrees Celsius).
Off season:
The period between June and September is hot; temperatures climb to the high 40s and it is very humid. However this is when many businesses offer good discounts for travellers.
Inter city bus services are available.
Many leading car-hire companies such as Avis, Budget and Thrifty, are represented at the airports and around the UAE. As you’d expect from an oil-producing country, petrol is very cheap. Drive on the right.
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive both around Dubai and for long-distance trips. And a water taxi (abra) across the Creek is a tourist must-do.