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Dubai

Holidays in the United Arab Emirates

Please note: our new direct Virgin Atlantic service to Dubai takes off four times a week from 30th October 2023. Our outbound flights are overnight, so when searching for your holiday you will need to add an additional night to your search.

A land of enchantment

A beautifully diverse region, the United Arab Emirates is where dazzling cities, ancient ruins, and vast deserts collide, creating a tapestry of captivating experiences. This enchanting destination seamlessly weaves together the old and the new, offering a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

From the designer shopping malls to the bustling markets filled with the aroma of exotic spices, the UAE is a sensory delight that entices visitors from the world over. Every corner of this mesmerizing land tells a story, a tale of its rich history and a chronicle of it's immense present.

But it's not just the tangible sights that make the UAE a wonderous escape. It's the intangible moments that truly leave an indelible mark.

We fly direct to Dubai four times a week

7 hour flight
M T W T F S S
London Heathrow - Dubai
Seasonal service from 30th October 2023
Dubai - London Heathrow
Seasonal service from 29th October 2023

Our new direct Virgin Atlantic service to Dubai takes off four times a week from London Heathrow on the 30th October 2023 until 30th March 2024. 

 

The seasonal, weekly service offers outbound flights that are overnight, so when searching for your holiday you will need to add an additional night to your search.

Our top picks for...

Couples escape

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis - Dubai

Waldorf Astoria RAK

Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah

Conrad Abu Dhabi

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Dubai

Family getaway

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm - Dubai

Doubletree Marjan

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island - Ras Al Khaimah

The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

The WB, A Curio Collection by Hilton - Abu Dhabi

centara mirage beach resort dubai

Centara Mirage Beach Resort - Dubai

Where to stay in the UAE

Hotels in the UAE

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Essential information for United Arab Emirates

Local time
+ 4hrs
Currently
Language
Flag of the United Arab Emirates
Arabic
Currency
UAE Dirham
Official currency of the United Arab Emirates
Flight information
7h 05m
DXB
Direct flight
When to go
The UAE enjoys a year round warm climate with very little rainfall. Virgin Atlantic operate a winter service to Dubai, during which the weather is a more manageable temperature.
Dubai, Beaches and Beyond

Do I need a visa?

If you’re travelling on a British Citizen passport, you can get a visitor’s visa on arrival in the UAE. This visa allows visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 30 days. The visa terminates automatically on departure and a new visa is issued on arrival each time the visitor returns to the UAE.

Find out more about Travel Visas here »

When is Ramadan?

Ramadan is estimated to be from 10th March - 8th April 2024. Visiting during this period offers a fascinating insight into Emirati culture and religious traditions.

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Your holiday may be affected by travel restrictions or cancellations

We are continually reviewing our flying schedules, taking into account the  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential travel. Depending on when you are due to travel, your holiday may be affected and we’ll email you to let you know as least 21 days before travel.

You’ll be away before you know it

Your next holiday is only a click away - our website has thousands of options ready to book. But if you need more help, just give us a call on 0344 472 9646.

Looking for inspiration? Explore our destinations and holiday types and save your faves to your very own Wishlist. Or dive right in to our 2021 holiday offers.

Latest Foreign & Commonwealth Office repatriation travel advice


Over the past few weeks, we have repatriated our customers from overseas who wanted to come home.  

Please visit this page to keep up to date with the Government’s travel advice on returning to the UK, and to register for email alerts.
 

How would you like to talk to us?

With many customers needing our help, we are prioritising those customers due to travel before 31 December 2020. Log in to Manage my booking where you can message us about your options or you can give us a call. Bear in mind you may have to wait longer than expected. We continue to review this and working to open up these options to more customers. In the meantime check out our FAQs to see if this can help answer any immediate questions.

Stay tuned for the latest updates


Rest assured; we will notify you as soon as we know if your holiday has been affected by email. 

We are continually reviewing our flying schedules, taking into account the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential travel. Depending on when you are due to travel, your holiday may be affected and we’ll email you to let you know as least 21 days before travel.

Let’s talk


If you need to speak to us to change or cancel your booking you can call our team on 0344 472 9646 or chat to us on SMS/Whatspp via Manage my booking.

For the latest information on Covid-19 you can check our FAQs here.

Payment flexibility


Don’t worry if you’ve missed a payment or just need a little more time to pay; we have options available to help you. If your holiday is going ahead as planned, you can continue to pay for your holiday in Manage my booking, even if travelling in less than 12 weeks. If you’re unsure, you can delay any additional payments by choosing a new time to travel by requesting a call back in Manage My booking for one of our team to look at options. If your holiday is more than 6 months away, you may wish to set up a Direct Debit to spread the cost. This can be arranged whilst rebooking or afterwards in Manage my booking.

We're flexible with your holiday plans


We understand that you may wish to change your holiday plans and we appreciate the need for flexibility. 

We'll be in touch by email letting you know how to register to change your holiday plans. You can also log into Manage my booking to find the details there. 

Please look out for emails from us or visit our dedicated Covid-19 (Coronavirus) page for the latest updates.

You're holiday is going ahead as planned


If we haven’t notified you of any changes, your holiday will be going ahead as planned but if you prefer to move your holiday to a later time we can help. You can call our team on 0344 472 9499 who can look at options for you.

Thank you for your patience and understanding


Payments are being prioritised based on when the request was made, working in order from March 2020 onwards. We will always try to process refunds at the earliest opportunity, for requests before August our maximum timeframe is 120 days. As we are steadily reducing the maximum processing time for each new request, for refund requests made in August, we expect the maximum processing time to be 80 days, from the date the refund is requested. For those requesting a refund in September, we expect it to be processed within a maximum of 60 days, and then reduce to 30 days for refunds requested in October, before returning to normal levels.

We'll be in touch soon


To finalise the amendment, one of our customer advisors will phone you. We need to work through amend requests in departure date order so we can prioritise those with the most imminent travel plans, so you may have a longer wait than usual until we’re able to ring you back. We will help everyone that wants to move their holiday.

I returned early from holiday and have further questions?


You can contact our team by emailing feedback.backhome@virginholidays.com to discuss options on unused portions of your holiday. If you need to contact our team about amending an existing holiday or requesting a refund please log in to manage my booking.

I am currently on holiday and I need to speak to someone


The easiest way to contact us while you are away is via WhatsApp. To get the conversation started, click the link and type "hello” .

or you can get in touch with our in-resort team during local opening hours

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