“Enormous optimism” as the Middle East reopens for holidays | News

Global travel specialist Travelbag (Travelbag.co.uk) says there is huge optimism among British travelers as Dubai and the Middle East are back on the map, following the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and the lifting of the FCO’s advice against all but essential travel to the area.

Travelbag’s Michelle Amor said: “The change in FCO advice is excellent news. Not only is the hugely popular Dubai reopening to British holidaymakers, but holidays to destinations such as Thailand, the Maldives and Sri Lanka will become much more affordable as holidaymakers can once again travel through the Middle East.”
Travelbag also says British travelers will immediately benefit from competitive holiday prices as tourism to the Middle East rebuilds. The company is currently offering luxury city breaks to Dubai with discounts of up to 40% off original prices.
July 1: 5 nights, 5* Dubai from £899pp, saving £460pp, free room upgrade and half board

Travelbag (www.travelbag.co.uk) has a discount of £445pp for those who can travel to the sunny state on July 1. Five nights in five-star comfort at the glitzy, luxurious 5* Andaz Dubai The Palm, By Hyatt cost £999pp, was £2440pp, including a free upgrade to a sea view room and free half board, direct return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and private transfers, based on two sharing. Travel Bag 0203 393 9620, www.travelbag.co.uk.
August 12: 5 nights 5* Dubai £989pp, saving £445pp, free upgrade to half board
Direct flights from Gatwick to Dubai, a free upgrade to half board and savings of £445pp are included in Travelbag’s five-night offer at the 5* Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai, departing August 12, now £989pp, up from £1434pp, departing August 12, based on two sharing. Travel Bag 0203 393 9620, www.travelbag.co.uk.
September 3: 5 nights 5* Dubai, £939pp, saving £600pp

Stay in ultimate luxury in the heart of Dubai, at the 5* Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, on a private stretch of Jumeirah Beach. Travelbag has a saving of £600pp on a five night stay departing on September 3, was £1539pp, now £939pp, including direct return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and private transfers. Based on two parts. Travel Bag 0203 393 9620, www.travelbag.co.uk.