Cheap flight tickets to Dubai

• Emirates
• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• Lufthansa
• Saudi Arabian Airlines
• KLM
• Air France
• Kuwait Airways
• Oman Air
• SWISS
• Turkish Airlines

• Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct flights to Dubai from London Heathrow. Emirates operates 6 flights daily whereas British Airways operates 3 flights daily except for Mondays and Fridays when the airline only operates 2 flights. Virgin Atlantic operates a single flight on all days of the week.
• Emirates operates 3 daily flights to Dubai from the London Gatwick Airport.
• From Manchester to Dubai, Emirates operates 3 flights daily.
• Emirates is the only operator of non-stop flights from Birmingham to Dubai. There are 2 flights per day.
• From Edinburgh, there is a single direct flight per day. These flights are operated by Emirates.

• The minimum flight time from London Heathrow to Dubai is 7 hours on a non-stop flight with Emirates. The minimum flight duration for a connecting flight from London Heathrow to Dubai is 8 hours and 25 minutes with Gulf Air. Gulf Air flies via Bahrain.
• For a non-stop flight to Dubai from London Gatwick, the minimum time duration is 7 hours with Emirates. Turkish Airlines takes 9 hours and 40 minutes and flies via Istanbul.
• From Manchester to Dubai, non-stop Emirates flights take 7 hours and 10 minutes. The shortest connecting flight takes 8 hours and 45 minutes. KLM is the operating airline and Amsterdam is the stopover.
• From Birmingham to Dubai, a direct flight with Emirates will take 7 hours and 10 minutes minimum. KLM operates the shortest connecting flight to Dubai from Birmingham. These flights are completed in 8 hours and 35 minutes. Amsterdam is the default stopover for KLM flights.
• With Emirates, a direct flight from Edinburgh to Dubai is completed in 7 hours and 25 minutes. The shortest connecting flight is operated by British Airways that takes 9 hours and 40 minutes. British Airways flies via London.

November to April is generally considered to be the peak season. As most of us are already well aware of, tourism in Dubai is always on the boom regardless of weather conditions – hot or hotter. It is always a treat for tourists owing to a variety of attractions and endless activities that it has to offer. Although European tourists mostly make their trip to Dubai in search of warmth and sandy beaches yet the best time to visit is when the mild and cool temperatures cast their spell on the city. During this November-April stretch, the average daytime temperature ranges from 18 °C to 22 °C. During this time of the year, Dubai is the most crowded emirate in the UAE. Anyways, booking in advance is always the best idea to avoid high prices.

To those who are looking for very cheap air tickets to Dubai, it is recommended to plan your trip around the months of June or July. Temperatures may reach as high as 40 to 41 °C at some points but the average remains around 33 °C. The tourist density is comparatively lower and there is a good chance that one may find airfares and accommodation costs affordable.

Dubai International Airport is the receiving airport for cheap flights to Dubai from the United Kingdom. It is a 20 minute drive from the airport to the city centre where the majority of hotels and attractions are clustered together. The IATA code for this airport is DXB. In terms of international passenger traffic, this is by far the busiest airport in the world today.

There are 3 terminals in total. Terminals 1 and 3 are connected whereas Terminal 2 lies on the opposite end. Although there are duty-free shops and eateries in Terminal 2, Terminal 3 has a more extensive approach towards food courts, shopping areas and airport lounges.

Crowning the skyline of Dubai, this 160 story architectural wonder is the tallest skyscraper in the world today. Observation decks, shopping centres, restaurants, hotels and a large-scale park are major attractions. There is so much to see here that tourists may wander indefinitely. With an unsurpassed customer service and a whole lot of amenities to relish on, Burj Khalifa is widely acclaimed as a 7-star hotel in the world.

Technically a 5-star hotel but a world in its own, Burj al Arab affords recreation of every kind. But it is more famous for its spa centre, shopping mall, deluxe suites, restaurants and its own private beach. The lush layout of this hotel is peculiar to the marvellous architecture in the Middle East and identifies with global standards at the same time.

An endless labyrinth of well-lit hallways and dazzling storefronts, this megamall is abuzz with tourists from across the globe. For many, this is the starting point of their sightseeing journey. International chains have their outlets side by side local brands and specialty stores. All the world's variety and abundance is set up for sale under one roof. Shop till you drop! The inclusion of more interactive activities and funfairs has extended its role as a shopping mall and made it an iconic entertainment district.

It is definitely a well-planned aquarium that brings to our attention a whole lot of aquatic species that many of us are unfamiliar with; and raises our aquarium experience to a whole different level. The interior of the aquarium is well done with placement of attractions so arranged as to please any eye. These chambers of the aquarium are all underwater offering great perspectives and views. Besides being an Atlantis-themed park and aquarium, it also offers helicopter rides, assisted diving, feeding sessions and even boat rides.

Water-splash slides and roller coasters, this is an exuberant water park in the midst of a desert climate and a great spot for a family’s day out. There are other refreshing activities here such as surfing. Flood the entry gates of the water park and have the time of your life!

Who would have thought that a ski resort would be up and running in the desert regions of Arabia and in the middle of the summer season? Dubai has more in store for those who wish to explore its innovations and novelties. Located in the Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai is an indoor, artificial ski resort that is the first of its kind in the Middle East.

• Dubai Mall
• BurJuman
• Mall of the Emirates
• Ibn Battuta Mall
• Dubai Outlet Mall
• Festival City Mall
• City Centre Deira
• Wafi Mall
• Mercato Shopping Mall

Dubai Metro is central to the daily lives of a vast majority of tourists and local residents and the favourite way to commute through the city. This is a rail-based mass transit system that delivers fast, comfortable and cost-effective urban mobility. Being a state-of-the-art driverless, air-conditioned transit service, it comes at a fraction of the cost of other alternatives (say taxis). Perhaps the most telling improvement over the years is the rapid expansion of the rail network as besides the existing green and red lines a new corridor is being constructed.

There is a metro station each in the terminal 1 and 3 of the Dubai International Airport. Arriving passengers can get to the Rashidiya Station via the red line. The red line runs from Rashidiya Station to the UAE Exchange whereas the green line links Etisalat with Dubai Creek. It takes about 70 minutes for a train to complete its route on the red line (29 stations in total) and 40 minutes for the same to complete it on the green line, which runs the length of 20 stations. Commuters use smart cards as fare verification is done before boarding. Transit route maps are displayed in each and every station and even real-time information is displayed inside the trains. The most famous stations are the Rashidiya Station and the Deira City Centre Station (near the shopping mall of the same name) - both along the red line. With exclusive right-of-way lanes, high-capacity carriages, free transfers between lanes and rapid boarding and alighting, this is the most effective means of transit that meets the broader needs of a growing population.

The Dubai Tram is becoming an increasingly utilized transit system that operates on its own feeder route along 11 stations from Dubai Marina to Palm Jumeirah. It is a cost-effective transit solution that stays operational for 20 hours each day except for Fridays when the tram service begins at 9 o' clock in the morning. Otherwise the service starts from 6:30 am to a little before 2 am. There is a tram after every 6 minutes and it takes 36 minutes to complete a trip from start to end. What is more? The fares are fixed whether commuters travel between 2 stations or from start to end.

Taxis meet the needs of commuters in terms of comfort, privacy and flexibility. Needless to say, all taxis in Dubai are the latest automobiles with proper air-conditioning and working meters. Personal itineraries will be entertained and travellers can get off at the place of their desire - as elsewhere in the world. Some tourist attractions do not fall into the networks of other public transports and taxis just might be the thing that tourists need. Many taxi companies have their own ride-hailing apps which definitely come in handy.

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