UK lifts travel advisory for Dubai | News

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) welcomes the decision by the United Kingdom to lift the travel advisory. Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back UK visitors to the city.

Dubai International (DXB) has remained operational. Emirates is currently operating 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 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 20,000sqm Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark, the transformed Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, and the upgraded Khor Al Mamzar Beach, which now features a floating walkway, a 24-hour night beach and 5.5km of walking, running and cycling tracks. Further major additions are expected throughout 2026, including the first Dubai properties from Six Senses, Gran Meliá and Kimpton, alongside the UAE’s first Baccarat Hotel and Residences. Dubai will also welcome the global travel industry for Arabian Travel Market later this year (14-17 September), bringing destinations, tourism businesses and industry leaders together for one of the city’s major 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. Over the past few months, we recognise 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 will always be, our highest priority. Hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and transport networks have continued to operate, underpinned by close coordination across the public and private sectors.

With connectivity continuing to strengthen and a full calendar of events, exhibitions and new openings ahead, we look forward to welcoming people from the UK to discover, or rediscover, the warm hospitality and experiences our city is known for. Dubai is moving forward with confidence and we are grateful for the continued trust and support of our partners and visitors.”

Emirates currently connects the UK and Dubai through 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)
Offering a total of 110 weekly flights between the UK and Dubai

A range of deals are available across hotels and tour operators, including:

TravelUp
JW Marriott Marquis
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates)
UK Dep Date: 02 Jul ‘26
5 nights
£778pp (based on 2 pax sharing)
https://www.travelup.com/en-gb/united-arab-emirates/dubai-holidays

Kenwood
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Board Basis: Half Board
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates) 
Book by 31st August 2026
UK Dep Date: 2nd Sep 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
Board Basis: Half Board
UK Dep Date: July
3 nights
£699 per person
*Up to 45% Off, Free Room Upgrade to a Premium Sea View Room, Free Board Upgrade to Full Board Dine Around, Kids Stay Free & 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
Board Basis: Half Board
Flights: Return from London
UK Dep Date: 6th July 2026
5 nights
£806 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) 
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
Aloft Palm Jumeirah
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Flights: EDI-DXB (with Emirates) 
UK Dep Date: 3rd September 2026
7 nights
£898 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) 
https://www.barrheadtravel.co.uk/worldwide/dubai-emirates

Emirates Holidays
The Ritz Carlton Dubai
Board Basis: Half Board
Flights: LGW-DXB (with Emirates) 
Book by 30th June 2026
5 nights
Travel Period: 1st to 30th September 2026
£1135 per person
https://www.emiratesholidays.com/gb_en/hotels/united_arab_emirates/dubai_dubai/cheap_rates_the_ritz_carlton_dubai_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/.