Destinations
Asia from Dubai: short flights, long memories
Most of Asia is a single flight from Dubai. These are the destinations we plan and book most often for UAE residents, with the seasons and journey times side by side so you can choose well.
Featured Asia destinations
Thailand
Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai. The all-rounder for families, couples and groups.
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South Korea
Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju Island. Blossom in April, foliage in late October.
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Turkey
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and the Antalya coast. Four and a half hours away.
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| Destination | Non-stop from Dubai | Best months | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | About 7 hours to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi | February to April, October to December | Ha Long Bay cruises, Hoi An, food, value |
| Malaysia | About 7 hours to Kuala Lumpur | March to September (west coast) | City plus Langkawi or Borneo wildlife |
| Indonesia (Bali) | About 9 hours to Denpasar | April to October | Villas, temples, surf, honeymoons |
| Sri Lanka | About 4.5 hours to Colombo | December to April (south and west) | Tea country, wildlife safaris, beaches |
| Maldives | About 4 hours to Male | November to April | Overwater villas, diving, short escapes |
| Georgia | About 3.5 hours to Tbilisi | May to October; December to February for skiing | Mountains, wine valleys, cool summers |
| Azerbaijan | About 3 hours to Baku | April to June, September to October | Long weekends, Caspian coast, Gabala |
| Japan | About 10 hours to Tokyo or Osaka | Late March to May, October to November | Tokyo, Kyoto, bullet trains, snow in Hokkaido |
| Singapore | About 7.5 hours | Year-round | Stopovers, families, combining with Bali |
How we plan an Asia trip
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Tell us the brief
Dates, who is travelling, hotel style and budget. WhatsApp, call, or use the form on this page.
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Get a tailored plan
Within one working day a consultant sends an itinerary with flight options, hotels and day tours, priced in AED.
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Refine and confirm
Swap hotels, add a city, change the pace. When it is right, confirm with card payment or at our office.
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Travel supported
One contact in Dubai before and during the trip, plus local partners on the ground.
Asia travel questions
Which Asian destinations are easiest from Dubai?
Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Georgia and Azerbaijan are all within three to six hours non-stop. Turkey is four and a half hours. South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia are seven to nine hours, mostly non-stop with Emirates or flydubai.
Can you combine two Asian countries in one trip?
Yes. Popular pairs are Thailand with Vietnam or Cambodia, Singapore with Bali or Malaysia, and South Korea with Japan. We arrange the regional flights and keep transfers short.
Which destinations suit the UAE summer holiday?
Koh Samui, Bali, Vietnam's central coast, Georgia's mountains and Japan's Hokkaido all have good weather between June and August when the Andaman coast and India are in monsoon.
Tell us which part of Asia
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is coming. A Dubai-based consultant replies within one working day with a tailored itinerary and quote.
- Personal consultant, not a call centre
- Flights, hotels, transfers and tours booked in one place
- Prices quoted in AED with no hidden extras
- Office in Trade Centre First, Dubai; walk in Saturday to Thursday