Cheap flight tickets to Dubai

• British Airways - Direct
• Virgin Atlantic - Direct
• Qantas - Direct
• Emirates - Direct
• Royal Brunei - Direct
• Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
• KLM via Amsterdam
• Lufthansa via Frankfurt
• EgyptAir via Cairo
• Saudi Arabian Airlines via Jeddah
• Kuwait Airways via Kuwait City
• Gulf Air via Bahrain
• Oman Air via Muscat

While flights involving stopovers can take as much as 2 days to complete their journey, a direct flight from London Heathrow only takes 6 hours and 45 minutes with Qantas Airways. The shortest flight from London Gatwick takes about 6 hours and 55 minutes with Emirates. From both Manchester and Birmingham, Emirates is the user’s choice for the shortest flights to Dubai. From both Manchester and Birmingham, it takes the airline only 7 hours to reach Dubai.

On average airfares have been observed to hover around 265 GBP throughout the year. Needless to say, fares are subject to seasonal and political changes and may vary from time to time. Every season causes a peak or falls in ticket prices and that explains why it is recommended to book your tickets in advance. Another important factor is whether your flight is direct or indirect – for that also says a lot about your ticket price. The average fare on direct flights is 298 GBP.

May till September is generally considered to be the best time to book your next Dubai flight. These months are comparatively hotter and that explains the sudden drop in prices. Travellers can look forward to cheaper air tickets to Dubai in addition to cheap accommodations there.

Saudi Arabian Airlines is highly recommended to price-wise travelers wanting the best value for their money on cheap flights to Dubai. It is a state-of-the-art airline that offers relevant amenities in spite of its low fare.

British Airways operates 3 flights daily on this itinerary. BA is a regular operator of direct flights to Dubai from the UK. All three of these flights are non-stop.

Airlines have been known to throw in a last-minute discount every now and then. Also the airline can entertain a new passenger if for some reason the previous reservation has not been acknowledged. Keep an eye out for last-minute flights by signing up for our newsletter. The newsletter is sent to better equip the traveller with potential options to choose from that may aid him in decision-making.

Having completed your desk research and talked with your agent, it is now time to make your booking. It is advisable to make your booking 3 months before your flight. If for some reason you could not make your reservation before try to make it 25 days prior to your flight.

You are not required to make any advance visa arrangements if you are a EU passport holder, all you need is to book a flight to Dubai International Airport and get your passport stamped for visit visa for 30 days. There are certain other countries on the list whose citizens can get their visa on arrival. For further information, please see the latest updates on visa requirements Emirates.

As we already know about Dubai, its tourism is always on boom regardless of weather conditions, hot or hotter; always a treat for tourists owing to a variety of activities that it has to offer. Although European tourists mostly make their gateway to Dubai for the warmth of sunny and sandy beaches yet the best time to visit is when the mild and cool temperatures cast their spell on the city. Yet another aspect that gets the most weightage when planning a trip to Dubai is based on crowded and least crowded months. Beginning from December, January has got the most crowd level in United Arab Emirates. Prices have hiked to the point that it become quite hard to afford in normal circumstances. Anyways, booking in advance is always the best idea to avoid high prices. And 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.

While there may be other concerns about Dubai travel, but hotel and accommodation is not a worry for such an exclusive touristy destination. Also, being the most thriving business center, it accommodates many travelers in hotels of almost any price range and in any locality. For a luxury stay, you may choose to stay besides Dubai Marina. And other plenty of options in the proximity of beaches are Madinah hotel, Mina Salam, Al Qasr, Dar-al-Maysaf or Azizi Hotels. Choose wisely to stay besides an array of restaurants and other eateries to treat your taste buds with variety of food. You may also make a comfortable stay at the three star quality hotels at Hilton Jumeirah, Oasis, Habtoor Grand and many more.

Whereas Dubai is cheaper as far as transportation and accommodation are concerned, shopping in malls is somewhat expensive. Clothing and fine dining are costly in addition to expensive cinemas, amusement parks, and nightclubs. In general, Dubai is about 20-25 % more expensive than the UK.

In spite of its reputation as a hub for worldwide libertines, Dubai has a strict code of ethics that must be observed by unsuspecting tourists.

• Bikinis are strictly prohibited.
• Do not walk around topless, even on the beaches. This goes for men as well.
• What is meant by decent clothing is that your dress must cover both your knees and that it should not be sleeveless.

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

• Burj Khalifa
• Burj Al Arab
• Palm Jumeirah
• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Wild Wadi Water Park
• Jumeirah Beach
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Grand Mosque
• Dubai Museum

• Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
• Ramada Downtown Dubai
• Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai, Jbr
• Hyatt Regency Dubai
• Raffles Dubai
• Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

British passport holders, when they enter the UAE, are issued visas on arrival. This is a visitor’s visa that allows British citizens to stay in UAE for a period of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for 6 months prior to your entry date into the United Arab Emirates. Contact the UAE Embassy that is nearest to you for the issuance of your visa.