Summer Holiday Packages from Dubai (2026): Cool Escapes & Beach Getaways

Overview: This page brings together Travelwings' summer holiday packages from Dubai — more than 20 escapes to beat the UAE heat, from the cool mountains of the Caucasus and Central Asia to the beaches of the Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius and the great cities of Europe and beyond. Trips run from short three-night breaks to nine-night grand tours, and lead-in prices currently start from AED 999 per person on a double-sharing basis. Below you will find the summer destinations grouped by the kind of trip they offer, what makes each region special, what the packages cover, and answers to common questions. To book, call +971 4 563 5800 or email customer.care@travelwings.com.

Why book a summer holiday from Dubai?

Summer is the perfect time to swap the Gulf heat for somewhere cooler, greener or simply more relaxing — and these packages gather the best escapes in one place. When temperatures at home climb past 40°C, a change of scene has real appeal, whether that means crisp mountain air a few hours away, a barefoot beach on an Indian Ocean island, or a European city tour with long, warm evenings. Because the flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing are arranged in advance, a getaway takes no planning: you simply choose a destination and a length of trip, and the details are handled.

With school holidays and the hottest months coinciding, it is also the busiest travel season from the UAE, so booking ahead secures both the best prices and the best availability on popular dates.

• Escape the heat: Cool-climate mountain and lake destinations within a short flight of Dubai.
• Beaches and islands: Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian resorts for a summer by the sea.
• Cities and culture: European and world-city tours at their liveliest in summer.
• Every budget: Lead-in prices run from AED 999 for a short Caucasus break to nine-night grand tours.
• Everything arranged: Hotels, transfers, tours and, on most packages, flights are organised for you.

Which summer destinations can you choose?

Travelwings runs summer holiday packages across more than 20 destinations, grouped here by the kind of trip they offer, with a note on what makes each region special. All prices are lead-in fares per person on a double-sharing basis and reflect the current offer.

Cool-climate & mountain escapes

When the UAE is at its hottest, these destinations offer genuinely cool air, green landscapes and a complete change of pace, most of them within a short flight of Dubai. The Caucasus trio of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan combine mountains, ancient history and superb value — Georgia's wine country and Tbilisi's old town, Armenia's monasteries beneath Mount Ararat, and Azerbaijan's mix of a modern capital and green hill resorts. Further out, the Silk Road cities of Central Asia — Tashkent and Samarkand, Bishkek, and Almaty with its dramatic Charyn Canyon — offer history and mountain scenery few travellers expect, while Europe adds the Alpine grandeur of a Zurich-to-Paris journey, the beaches and mountains of Montenegro and Albania, and the grand boulevards of Moscow.

• Tbilisi City Escape — Georgia, 3 nights, from AED 999
• Armenia Mountain Escape, Yerevan — Armenia, 3 nights, from AED 999
• Azerbaijan Capital Experience, Baku — Azerbaijan, 3 nights, from AED 999
• Kyrgyzstan Cultural Journey, Bishkek — Kyrgyzstan, 3 nights, from AED 1,399
• Kazakhstan Nature Escape, Almaty & Charyn Canyon — Kazakhstan, 3 nights, from AED 1,399
• Uzbekistan Heritage Journey, Tashkent & Samarkand — Uzbekistan, 3 nights, from AED 1,399
• Astonishing Albania — Albania, 3 nights, from AED 3,799
• Festive Moscow — Russia, 3 nights, from AED 3,999
• A Journey from Zurich to Paris — Switzerland & France, 5 nights, from AED 6,999
• Marvellous Montenegro — Montenegro, 6 nights, from AED 8,800

Beach & island escapes

For a holiday built around sand, sea and warm water, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia deliver year-round. Thailand's Krabi is famous for its towering limestone karsts and island-hopping, while Sri Lanka pairs golden beaches with tea country and ancient culture. Vietnam offers the dramatic seascape of Halong Bay and a wonderful food scene. Then come the icons: the Maldives, with its overwater villas and coral reefs; the Seychelles, with its granite boulders and rare wildlife; Bali, with its temples, rice terraces and surf; and Mauritius, with its lagoons and luxury resorts — some of the most beautiful beach destinations on earth, all within comfortable reach of the UAE.

• Discover Krabi with Four Island Tour — Thailand, 3 nights, from AED 3,899
• The Luxurious Riu Ahungalla — Sri Lanka, 3 nights, from AED 4,899
• North Vietnam Holiday — Vietnam, 4 nights, from AED 6,799
• Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa — Maldives, 3 nights, from AED 8,000
• Coco de Mer & Black Parrot Suites — Seychelles, 4 nights, from AED 8,650
• A Luxury Vacation of Your Dreams, Bali — Indonesia, 7 nights, from AED 9,199
• LUX Grand Gaube Resort & Villas — Mauritius, 4 nights, from AED 9,799

City & culture tours

For travellers who love landmarks, history and food, it is a wonderful time to tour the world's great cities, with long daylight hours to explore. Turkey bridges two continents in Istanbul, with its mosques, bazaars and Bosphorus, and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia beyond. Jordan holds the rose-red city of Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum. Iberia dazzles with Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona, and Italy layers Rome, Florence and beyond into one unforgettable journey. Further afield, a USA east-coast tour takes in New York, Washington and the highlights of the eastern seaboard.

• Best of Turkey — Turkey, 6 nights, from AED 5,899
• Ancient Jordan — Jordan, 6 nights, from AED 6,099
• Fairytale Lisbon, Madrid & Barcelona — Portugal & Spain, 6 nights, from AED 7,699
• USA Gala East Coast Tour — USA, 6 nights, from AED 14,300
• The Italian Delights — Italy, 9 nights, from AED 16,799

Safari & adventure

For something more adventurous, these trips combine landscapes and wildlife with rich culture. Morocco pairs the souks and palaces of Marrakech with the dunes of the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains. South Africa brings together the dramatic setting of Cape Town, the winelands and unforgettable game viewing. And Kenya delivers a classic African safari through parks such as Amboseli, in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, with the chance to see the Big Five.

• Astonishing Morocco — Morocco, 8 nights, from AED 8,499
• Explore South Africa — South Africa, 6 nights, from AED 8,099
• An Exciting Kenya Safari, Amboseli — Kenya, 5 nights, from AED 10,199

Tell the team the kind of summer you are after — cool mountains, a beach, a city or a safari — and they will match you to the right package and confirm current availability.

Making the most of a summer escape

A little planning turns a good trip into a great one. If beating the heat is the priority, the cool-climate destinations reward an early booking, since the best mountain hotels fill up fast in the peak months. For beach lovers, going all-inclusive on an island resort keeps the holiday effortless and the budget predictable. Families travelling in the school holidays should book as far ahead as possible for the best fares and room availability, while couples often find better value and quieter destinations just outside the busiest weeks. Multi-country tours reward a slightly longer trip, giving you time to enjoy each stop rather than rushing between them. Whatever appeals, the team can suggest the ideal length, hotels and timing, and combine two destinations into one itinerary where it makes sense.

Do these summer packages include flights?

Flight inclusion varies by package. Many include return economy airfare from Dubai, while some shorter city breaks and land tours are land-only, with international flights arranged separately. The inclusion is shown on each package, and on land-only trips the team can quote and book flights alongside so the whole holiday is organised in one place. Whichever you choose, the aim is to have everything — flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing — arranged before you travel.

What's included in a summer package?

Inclusions vary by destination and package, but most summer holidays cover a consistent core:

✅ Hotel or resort accommodation for the nights shown

✅ Daily breakfast, with half-board or all-inclusive plans on many beach resorts

✅ Guided city tours, excursions or game drives where the itinerary includes them

✅ Airport transfers and on-trip assistance

✅ Return economy airfare on the flights-included packages

❌ International flights on the land-only packages

❌ Visa fees, unless the package states assistance is included

❌ Meals beyond those specified

❌ Optional tours, entrance fees not listed and personal expenses

The exact inclusions are listed on each package, so check the detail before booking.

Do you need a visa for these summer destinations?

It depends on the destination and your nationality. Some are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival — several of the Caucasus and Indian Ocean destinations are among the easiest to enter — while others, including the European and North American trips, require a visa arranged in advance. The Schengen countries share a single visa that covers all of them, which helps for multi-country European tours. As requirements vary and can change, please confirm the current position for your passport before booking, and the team can advise on what each destination needs.

When is the best time for a summer holiday from Dubai?

The UAE summer runs from about June to September, and these destinations are chosen to suit it. The Caucasus, Central Asia and the European mountains are pleasantly cool through those months, making them ideal heat-beaters, while the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Southeast Asia stay warm and inviting year-round. The European and world cities enjoy their longest, liveliest days in summer, perfect for sightseeing. Some destinations are at their absolute best in specific windows — safari seasons and monsoon patterns vary — so the team can advise on timing, and because every package is privately arranged you can travel on the dates that suit you. For a break with no flight at all, our UAE staycation packages offer easy drive-to escapes across the emirates right through the summer months.

Want a closer look at the Caucasus escapes?

Several of the coolest, closest and best-value trips are in the Caucasus, and each has its own dedicated collection with more choice than the single break shown above. Azerbaijan is a particular favourite for a first trip, mixing a striking modern capital with green mountain resorts just three hours from Dubai. Our Azerbaijan holiday packages explore Baku, Gabala, Shahdag and the Land of Fire in more depth, with a range of nights and hotels to choose from — ideal if the mountains and history of the region have caught your eye.

Prefer to focus on a beach escape?

If it is the island side of things that appeals, there is a fuller collection to browse than the single resort featured in this roundup. The Maldives in particular offers a huge choice of islands, from accessible retreats to overwater villas. Our Maldives holiday packages gather 16 island resorts, most on all-inclusive plans, so you can pick exactly the level of beach escape you want and have the flights and transfers arranged with it.

Or a longer European tour?

For travellers drawn to the city-and-culture side of a trip, Europe offers far more than the tours listed here, from Central Europe's fairytale capitals to the Renaissance cities of Italy. Our Europe tour packages from Dubai cover the classic capitals and scenic routes over a week or more, with hotels, transfers and guided touring arranged throughout — a natural choice when you want a fuller European journey than a single-city summer break.

More holiday ideas from Dubai

Summer is just one season to travel. When you are ready to compare these escapes with other destinations or plan a trip at another time of year, our full range of UAE holiday packages brings together dozens of destinations as all-inclusive packages with hotels, transfers and guided touring — and the team can tailor any of them to your dates and budget.

Disclaimer: All prices are lead-in fares per person on a double-sharing basis, shown in UAE dirham, and reflect the offers available at the time of writing. Fares, inclusions, hotels and itineraries are subject to availability and change, and rates may differ during peak periods and special events. Flight inclusion varies by package as noted above. Visa requirements depend on your nationality and remain the traveller's responsibility. Please confirm the current price, inclusions and entry requirements with Travelwings at the time of booking.

Summer holidays: frequently asked questions

1. How much does a summer holiday package from the UAE cost?

Summer packages currently start from AED 999 per person for a three-night Caucasus city break, rising to nine-night grand tours from around AED 16,799, on a double-sharing basis. The price depends on the destination, the length of the trip, whether flights are included and the season.

2. Which summer destinations can I choose from?

You can choose from more than 20 destinations, grouped into cool-climate and mountain escapes, beach and island resorts, city and culture tours, and safari and adventure trips.

3. Which are the best escapes to beat the heat?

The Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan), Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) and the European mountains stay pleasantly cool through the UAE summer.

4. What is the cheapest summer package?

The Caucasus city breaks to Tbilisi, Yerevan and Baku are the lowest-priced, from AED 999 per person on a double-sharing basis.

5. Do the summer packages include flights?

Many include return economy airfare from Dubai, while some city breaks and land tours are land-only with flights arranged separately. The inclusion is shown on each package.

6. Which destinations are best for a beach holiday?

The Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius offer warm-water beaches year-round, while Thailand, Bali and Sri Lanka pair beaches with culture.

7. Do I need a visa for these destinations?

It depends on the destination and your nationality — some are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival, while others, including the European ones, require a visa in advance. Confirm for your passport before travelling.

8. Which trips are best for families?

The Caucasus breaks, the beach resorts and the safari tours all work well for families, and the team can advise on the most child-friendly options.

9. How long are the trips?

They run from three-night short breaks to nine-night grand tours, with most itineraries between three and six nights.

10. Which summer trips are best for adventure?

The safaris in Kenya and South Africa, the deserts of Jordan and Morocco, and the mountains of Central Asia and the Caucasus are the standout adventure options.

11. Can I combine two summer destinations?

Yes. Many trips can be combined — a Caucasus city with a beach finish, for example — and the team can build a combined itinerary.

12. Can the packages be customised?

Yes. Destinations, hotels, flights and added stops can all be tailored — contact the team with what you have in mind.

13. How do I book a summer holiday from Dubai?

Call +971 4 563 5800 or email customer.care@travelwings.com, and the team will confirm the current price, inclusions and availability for your chosen dates.