Dubai.
In one direct flight.
Dubai is the Gulf in a single seven-hour flight — and the most reliable hub on the planet for onward connections to Asia, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Emirates on the A380 is the standard. But the standard keeps improving.
The Emirates A380 Upper Deck Business class remains one of the most consistent products in the sky — the bar, the suite, the bar cart. It's the default for good reason. The Game Changer First Suite, with the sliding door and the double bed, is a proper argument for First over Business.
We also book Etihad from LHR and AUH connections, and Virgin Atlantic on the Heathrow route. Etihad's First Apartment is a quieter, slightly more private experience than Emirates — worth knowing.
Dubai is also the most popular stopover we use for clients travelling onward to Australia, Maldives, Seychelles and East Africa. A night at a hotel near the airport turns the stopover into part of the trip.
From UK airports.
The widest choice from Heathrow. Strong premium options also available from regional UK airports — ask us and we’ll route you onto the best cabin for your sector.
London → Dubai
Emirates A380 multiple daily, plus Etihad via AUH and Virgin Atlantic. The widest choice of premium products on the route.
View route in detail →Manchester → Dubai
Emirates A380 direct from Manchester daily. One of the strongest regional premium routes from the UK.
Ask a consultant →Glasgow → Dubai
Emirates direct from Glasgow, plus through-ticket options via Heathrow.
Ask a consultant →Edinburgh → Dubai
Emirates seasonal direct from Edinburgh, plus year-round via Heathrow on BA or Emirates connections.
Ask a consultant →We also book from Birmingham, Newcastle, Gatwick and Stansted. Tell us your home airport and we’ll find the best premium routing.
Three honest options.
Indicative round-trip fares from London. The actual quote, secured below published, comes back to you within the hour.
The considered option
- Extra legroom, wider seat
- Priority boarding, extra bag
- Enhanced meal service
- Good option on daytime sectors
Business class
- A380 Upper Deck suite
- Direct aisle access, lie-flat bed
- Emirates or Etihad lounge LHR
- Multi-course dining, bar service
- Chauffeur transfer on select fares
The private suite
- Emirates Game Changer — sliding door
- Separate seat and bed configuration
- Etihad First Apartment option
- Shower Spa on A380 (Emirates)
- Chauffeur transfer included
Three strong products, one destination.
Emirates is the dominant carrier, but Etihad and Virgin offer genuine alternatives with different ground experiences and aircraft types.
Emirates
The A380 Upper Deck is the benchmark. Game Changer First is one of the best airline products in the sky.
Airline profile →Etihad
Quieter, more private than Emirates. The First Apartment on the A380 is a genuine alternative to the Emirates suite.
Airline profile →Virgin Atlantic
Good option for clients who want a British carrier on the outbound. Upper Class via LHR.
Airline profile →Full per-airline detail, hub-by-hub, on the route page.
Open the London → Dubai route pageBest between October and April.
Dubai is a year-round destination but the summer heat makes outdoor activities impractical. The premium fare sweet spot sits in November and early March.
Autumn · the opening of the season
Temperatures drop to the mid-20s, pools reopen properly and fares are at their annual low before the Christmas spike.
Peak season · Christmas and New Year
The most popular window and the most expensive. Book Business 4–5 months ahead; First inventory is limited.
Spring · the sweet spot
Warm but not hot, strong availability on all cabins, and the best negotiated fares of the year sit in late February and March.
Summer · heat and quiet
Indoor Dubai only. Fares are at their lowest — a sensible window if you're using Dubai purely as a transit or for shopping.
Dubai is rarely the final stop.
Most of our Dubai bookings are one leg of a longer journey — onward to the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, East Africa or Australia. Emirates and Etihad both have strong onward networks from DXB and AUH.
We arrange the entire itinerary: the transatlantic leg, the Gulf connection, the regional flight and, through HighStreet Holidays, the hotels.
For complete luxury packages, our sister brand HighStreet Holidays uses the same office.
Quick answers on Dubai.
Which is better — Emirates or Etihad to Dubai?
Emirates has more frequency and the A380 Upper Deck. Etihad is quieter, slightly more private, and the First Apartment is exceptional. We choose based on your dates, cabin, and preference for Heathrow vs Abu Dhabi connection.
Is there a direct flight from regional UK airports?
Yes — Emirates flies direct from Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Newcastle in addition to Heathrow and Gatwick. We match your departure city to the best premium product.
Can you arrange the hotel too?
Our sister brand HighStreet Holidays handles complete Dubai packages — hotel, transfers and flight on one booking. Ask us and we'll introduce you.
Is it ATOL protected?
Yes. Every booking is ATOL protected under licence 12118. The certificate appears on your confirmation.
Speak to a Dubai specialist.
One call, fully ATOL protected, no payment to enquire. We'll come back within the hour with the right cabin on the right aircraft.
In the words of clients who've stayed.
“I haven't booked a flight myself in four years. They know which seat I want on the A380, that I prefer to land before midday, and the hotel that runs a quiet floor. I phone, they call back, and it's done.”Henry C. · Chairman · London & Geneva
“Our directors travel constantly and finance need everything reconciled. Travelin Business is the only piece of the operation no one complains about. VAT-ready, on time, and quietly cheaper than what we were paying.”Sarah M. · EA to the CEO · Mayfair-based fund