Best holidays from Dubai, 2026–27
Where UAE residents are going this season, from Georgia and Turkey to the Maldives, Switzerland and Kerala, with visa notes for each.
Dubai's connections make almost anywhere a long-weekend option. Search trends and our own bookings point to these for the 2026–27 season.
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Three hours away, with mountains, old towns and good food. Georgia peaks in November and June. Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan.
Turkey
The second-biggest destination search from the UAE: Istanbul and Cappadocia in a week. Turkey.
Thailand
Searches are up 41 percent in three years. Phuket, Krabi and Bangkok. Thailand.
The Maldives
A short flight to a water villa. Choose the resort carefully. Maldives.
Switzerland and Europe
Apply for the Schengen visa eight weeks ahead for spring and summer. Switzerland.
Kerala
The biggest single destination search from the UAE, with our own offices on the ground. Kerala.
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