Title: United Arab Emirates Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# United Arab Emirates Holidays

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### Your United Arab Emirates Holiday

Our United Arab Emirates holiday packages provide an affordable, easy and engaging way to experience all that this destination has to offer. If it's dining and golfing you're looking for during your travels, this is the place to come. Begin your trip to United Arab Emirates by exploring [Abu Dhabi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abu-Dhabi.d453.Destination-Travel-Guides), one of the top cities here. Whether you're planning to travel on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury, Expedia are here to help you customise your next United Arab Emirates holiday.

## Top destinations in United Arab Emirates

![Dubai featuring a fountain, a skyscraper and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/48000/48868-Dubai.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Dubai

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubai.d6053839.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7f480f778bd748f872b86f43aa7b2db5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Ras Al Khaimah

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ras-Al-Khaimah.d3006.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/555000/555488-abu-dhabi-city.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Abu Dhabi

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Abu-Dhabi.d453.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/80815af092f71b1f20dfa4bd6f1cb735.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Sir Bani Yas Island

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sir-Bani-Yas-Island.d6085382.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ec879c632057d87c254d2429c07d69e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Al Ain

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ain.d257.Holidays-City-Breaks)

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#### Al-Fujairah

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Fujairah.d1212.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/883942fbe0a24e9827b1f34dc893b176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Khor Fakkan

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Khor-Fakkan.d6123117.Holidays-City-Breaks)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e2c5880b70c9dbee5a8ef40b753fe994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Dibba

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dibba.d6123879.Holidays-City-Breaks)

## Top United Arab Emirates Flight + Hotel Deals

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26750000/26743100/26743083/80645cc9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm

Palm Jumeirah

Save 100% on your flight

£917

per person

21 Jan - 26 Jan

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Birmingham (BHX) to Dubai (DXB)

8.2/10 Very Good! (390 reviews)

Very clean and pleasant hotel, good beach

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

![Sunday Hotel Holiday international Dubai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3030000/3029900/3029829/w3000h1995x0y52-d33f7952_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Sunday Hotel Holiday international Dubai

Bur Dubai

£1,431

per person

27 Feb - 6 Mar

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Dubai (DXB)

8.2/10 Very Good! (322 reviews)

The facility is very old, and needs lots of maintenance. The toilets, rooms, carpet and furniture are outdated and very poor. Staff are good and polite.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

![Palette Phoenix Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6090000/6086900/6086802/67b0d24d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Palette Phoenix Hotel

Deira

£1,091

per person

2 Feb - 9 Feb

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB)

6/10 (27 reviews)

Everything was okay, Patson only got distracted by fire, expedia team and hotel team did a great job to make sure we had accommodation for the night

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

![Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15180000/15170700/15170636/cae791f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira

Deira

£1,345

per person

2 Feb - 9 Feb

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB)

7/10 Good! (315 reviews)

The room was in not good condition but it was big enough. At check in instead of family suit they gave us Executive suit and added one bed. Generally hotel is very old. Needs to be rinnovated. But the location of the hotel is nice. The staff is very helpful.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

![City Première Marina Hotel Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7500000/7495300/7495229/9d8e1517_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### City Première Marina Hotel Apartments

Dubai Marina

Save 100% on your flight

£1,086

per person

27 Feb - 6 Mar

found 7 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Dubai (DXB)

8/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)

Location spot on, right in from of the Marina walk and short distance from JBR.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

## United Arab Emirates Holiday

A dizzying mix of Middle Eastern and Western culture, the United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s top luxury escapes. From sprawling red deserts to the air-conditioned interior of the world’s largest mall, this is a country of extremes.

### United Arab Emirates Hotel + Flights

Flights and hotels are our specialty, so you can be sure you’re going to get a great deal if you bundle them both into a neat United Arab Emirates Holiday Package. Choose from 20,175 hotels starting at £127, add your flights and other bookings like car rental and experiences, and you can hit the ground running. If you want to see Dubai’s amazing skyline from the water, why not add a boat tour of the city to your package?

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### Your United Arab Emirates Holiday Itinerary

- Day 1-2: Most travellers land at Dubai International Airport. Once you’ve settled in at your hotel, get out and explore all that this bustling city has to offer. The iconic Burj Al Arab should be one of your first stops. If you’re not scared of heights, venture up to one of the world’s highest observation towers at Burj Khalifa.
- Day 3-4: Rent a car and take a short drive north to the city of Sharjah, the cultural and historical heart of the United Arab Emirates. Must-see sights here include the Sharjah Heritage Museum and Mleiha Archaeological Centre. After you’re done checking out those, take a stroll along Al Majaz Waterfront and find something to eat.
- Day 5-6: Don’t head home without checking out Abu Dhabi. Explore the jaw-dropping collection at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, kick back on the beach at Saadiyat Island and visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the country’s largest mosque.

### United Arab Emirates Information

- Held at the end of the year, Dubai Shopping Festival is a celebration of the city’s favourite pastime. As well as great deals, there are fashion shows, fireworks and live concerts.
- Exploring the nation’s exciting capital is easy with our [Abu Dhabi Holiday Packages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abu-Dhabi.d453.Holidays-City-Breaks).
- Trust us, it’s worth splashing out on a little luxury here. Check out our [United Arab Emirates All Inclusive holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/189/United-Arab-Emirates) and you’ll see what we mean.

## United Arab Emirates Essential Information

| Language        | Arabic                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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| Currency        | United Arab Emirates dirhams                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Closest Airport | Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Population      | 9,346,100                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Top Sights      | [Marina Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marina-Beach-Dubai-Marina.d180861.Attraction), [Dubai Creek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Creek-Deira.d6083295.Attraction) and [Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Aquarium-Underwater-Zoo-Downtown-Dubai.d553248635109013412.Attraction) |

## Top hotels in United Arab Emirates

![Millennium Place Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36378600/36378545/eb653e29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Millennium Place Marina

Al Marsa Street Dubai Dubai

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£161

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)

Clean and nice layout

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026&selected=36378545&PinnedHotelID=36378545&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=189)

![Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18320000/18313500/18313422/38be2d1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront

Al Abraaj Street Dubai 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£127

20 Dec - 21 Dec

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)

Yes

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=18313422&PinnedHotelID=18313422&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=189)

![Atlantis, The Palm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2235400/2235336/88658e84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Atlantis, The Palm

Crescent Road Dubai 

£528

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,624 reviews)

Nice hotel. Especially great for the kids

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=2235336&PinnedHotelID=2235336&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=189)

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Beach Holidays

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Luxury Holidays

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LGBTQ+ Holidays

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Romantic Holidays

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Pet Friendly Holidays

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Where to go when

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## Frequently asked questions

### Why should I book my United Arab Emirates holiday with Expedia?

### When is the best time of year to holiday in United Arab Emirates?

### What are the top hotels for my holiday in United Arab Emirates?

### How do I get a cheap holiday to United Arab Emirates?

### What should I do on my United Arab Emirates holiday?

### Do I need a visa for my United Arab Emirates holiday?

### What should I wear on my United Arab Emirates holiday?

### What does an Expedia United Arab Emirates holiday include?

### Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later United Arab Emirates holidays?

> - [Pay monthly holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/payment-plans): Make your holiday dreams a reality sooner with Klarna's convenient instalment plans. If paying in multiple instalments works for you, pick this option at checkout.
> - [No-deposit holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/no-deposit-holidays): Pressing the "book now" button is much easier with this payment plan. With no deposit required for your holiday, you can Book Now, Pay Later and start working on your travel plans.

### Can I choose my airline with a United Arab Emirates Expedia holiday?

### Popular places to visit

![Burj Khalifa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/542000/542950-dubai.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building is a phenomenal feat of engineering and home to luxurious apartments, offices and a top-class hotel.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Burj-Khalifa-Downtown-Dubai.d6083275.Attraction)

![Dubai Mall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/542000/542954-dubai.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dubai Mall

Browse, shop, play and dine at one of the largest shopping and entertainment malls in the world.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Mall-Downtown-Dubai.d6123356.Attraction)

![Ferrari World which includes modern architecture and rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63557-Ferrari-World.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ferrari World

On the island that hosts one of the most thrilling legs of the Formula 1 world tour is a theme park devoted to the most iconic racing team of all.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ferrari-World-Yas-Island.d6165443.Attraction)

\* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.