UK lifts travel advice for Dubai | News
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) welcomes the United Kingdom’s decision to lift the travel advisory. Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome British visitors to the city.
Dubai International (DXB) has remained operational. Emirates currently operates 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations in 73 countries. Dubai Airports and airline partners continue to work to restore capacity and connectivity.
Dubai’s visitor offering has continued to evolve. Recent additions include the 20,000 square meter Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark, the transformed Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm and the revamped Khor Al Mamzar Beach, which now features a floating walkway, a 24-hour night beach and 5.5km of walking, running and cycling paths. Further major additions are expected throughout 2026, including the first Dubai properties of Six Senses, Gran Meliá and Kimpton, in addition to the UAE’s first Baccarat Hotel and Residences. Dubai will also welcome the global travel industry to the Arabian Travel Market later this year (September 14-17), bringing together destinations, tourism companies and industry leaders for one of the city’s premier international business events.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), part of DET, said: “Recent announcements reflect the positive progress we are seeing across the region. In recent months, we recognize that many visitors have been waiting for clarity before making their travel plans.
For us in Dubai, the safety of our residents and visitors has remained and always will be our top priority. Hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping destinations and transport networks have continued to function, supported by close coordination between the public and private sectors.
With connectivity going from strength to strength and a packed calendar of events, exhibitions and new openings on the horizon, we look forward to welcoming people from Britain to discover or rediscover the warm hospitality and experiences our city is known for. Dubai moves forward with confidence and we are grateful for the continued trust and support of our partners and visitors.”
Emirates currently connects Great Britain and Dubai via the following scheduled services:
Five daily direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR)
Three daily direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN)
One daily direct flight from London Stansted (STN)
One daily direct flight from Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI) and Glasgow (GLA)
Five weekly direct flights from Newcastle (NCL)
With a total of 110 weekly flights between Great Britain and Dubai
There are various offers available from hotels and tour operators, including:
Travel up
JW Marriott Marquis
Basic care: bed and breakfast
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates)
British departure date: July 2, ’26
5 nights
£778pp (based on 2 people)
https://www.travelup.com/en-gb/united-arab-emirates/dubai-holidays
Kenwood
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Basic care: half board
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates)
Book before August 31, 2026
UK departure date: September 2, 2026
5 nights
€949 per person
https://www.kenwoodtravel.co.uk/middle-east-holidays/dubai/anantara-the-palm-dubai-resort-hotel
Destination2
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Basic care: half board
UK departure date: July
3 nights
€699 per person
*Up to 45% discount, free room upgrade to premium sea view room, free upgrade to full board for dining, children stay free and free private transfers
https://www.destination2.co.uk/hotels/hilton-dubai-palm-jumeirah?pid=dubaitb&m=7
Travel Republic
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Basic care: half board
Flights: Return from London
UK departure date: July 6, 2026
5 nights
£806 per person (based on 2 adults)
https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/2-3773595-1/sofitel-dubai-the-palm?utm_source=dubaitb&utm_medium=awareness&utm_campaign=dubaitb2026&utm_content=link&utm_channel=media_buying&utm_product=vh&utm_term=ae
Barrhead Travel
Palm Jumeirah up
Basic care: bed and breakfast
Flights: EDI-DXB (with Emirates)
UK departure date: September 3, 2026
7 nights
£898 per person (based on 2 adults)
https://www.barrheadtravel.co.uk/worldwide/dubai-emirates
Emirates holidays
The Ritz Carlton Dubai
Basic care: half board
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates)
Book before June 30, 2026
5 nights
Travel period: September 1 to 30, 2026
€1135 per person
https://www.emiratesholidays.com/gb_en/hotels/united_arab_emirates/dubai_dubai/cheap_rates_the_ritz_carlton_du bai_hotel.html?tm=1&depAir=LGW&startDate=2026-09-10&endDate=2026-09-16&occ=A2&cabin=e&boardType=3&autoSearch=1
For more information about Dubai and its offerings, please visit: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/.
