Russia travel from Dubai
Few trips from the UAE offer this much contrast: Red Square and the Kremlin, the Hermitage and the canals of Saint Petersburg, onion domes in the Golden Ring towns and Kazan's blend of cultures. Green Apple books direct flights, the Sapsan train, central hotels and guides who make the history come alive.
Red Square and Saint Basil's, the Kremlin Armoury, the metro's palace-like stations, Gorky Park, Bolshoi ballet and skyline dinners in Moscow City.
The Hermitage and Winter Palace, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, canal cruises, Peterhof fountains and Catherine Palace's Amber Room.
Sergiev Posad, Suzdal and Vladimir's medieval churches within a day of Moscow, or the Kazan Kremlin and Kul Sharif Mosque on the Volga.
The essential Russia route by high-speed train.
Snow, lights and far fewer crowds; a favourite with UAE families in December and January.
| Months | Weather | Highlights | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| June to August | Warm, 20 to 28C, very long days | White Nights in Saint Petersburg, open fountains at Peterhof, river cruises | Peak season; book palaces and theatre early |
| September to October | Cool, autumn colour | Fewer visitors, golden parks | Best value for a culture-focused trip |
| December to February | Cold, -5 to -15C, snow | Christmas markets, ice skating, ballet season, winter palaces | Dress in layers; indoor sights are all heated |
| March to May | Thawing, variable | Victory Day parades in May, spring openings | Lowest prices outside holidays |
Dates, who is travelling, hotel style and budget. WhatsApp, call, or use the form on this page.
Within one working day a consultant sends an itinerary with flight options, hotels and day tours, priced in AED.
Swap hotels, add a city, change the pace. When it is right, confirm with card payment or at our office.
One contact in Dubai before and during the trip, plus local partners on the ground.
Yes. Emirates and flydubai fly non-stop from Dubai to Moscow, and there are direct services to Saint Petersburg and several regional cities. Flight time to Moscow is about five and a half hours.
Both work. June to August brings long days and the White Nights in Saint Petersburg. December to February is the classic snow-covered Russia with Christmas markets, ice skating on Red Square and far fewer visitors. We advise based on what you want from the trip.
Seven nights is comfortable: three in Moscow, four in Saint Petersburg, linked by the four-hour Sapsan high-speed train. Add two or three nights for the Golden Ring or Kazan.
Yes. Our Dubai office has Russian-speaking consultants, and we work with English and Arabic-speaking guides in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Yes. Ballet and opera tickets sell out quickly; tell us your dates early and we include them in the itinerary with transfers.
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.
