Burj Al Arab, DubaiPhoto: Christoph Schulz / Unsplash

Dubai

Superlatives, then the desert.

Best months
Nov–Mar
Door to door
~23hfrom · 1 stop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$1,200–2,500per night, typical
Ideal stay
4 nightsUnited Arab Emirates

Record-breaking towers, beach clubs and serious shopping, with the dunes 45 minutes away. Easy winter sun and a good stopover on the way to Asia or Africa.

Don’t miss

  • 01Dune dinner in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
  • 02Dawn at the top of the Burj Khalifa
  • 03Abra across the Creek to the gold souk

Browse tours and experiences in Dubai ↗

When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: Perfect winter sun.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Palm Jumeirah

One&Only The Palm

A quieter, Moorish-style retreat on the Palm.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 4-night stay that’s worth about $340.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into DXB. Private car from DXB, about 30 minutes.
US passport
Free visa on arrival for US citizens. State Department country info ↗
Money
UAE dirham (AED)
Plugs
G · 230 V
Language
Arabic; English widely

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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