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.
More than just skyscrapers
Jumeirah Beach is Dubai’s most popular stretch of beach. With plenty of top-notch hotels and pristine beaches, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the Arabian shores. Not forgetting the famous Palm Jumeirah — a man-made island shaped like a palm tree — it could only happen in Dubai.
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.
Hotels in Dubai Beach
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Essential information for Dubai Beach
Local time
+ 3hrs
Currently
Language
Arabic
Currency
UAE Dirham
Official currency of the United Arab Emirates
Flight information
7h 05m
DXB
Direct flight
When to go
Dubai enjoys a year round warm climate with very little rainfall. Virgin Atlantic operate a winter service during which the weather is a more manageable temperature.
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.
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.