A group trip to Dubai, UAE
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A stopover that turned into a destination. Guaranteed winter sun, no charm, huge brunches. Best months for a group: December, January and February. Our estimate for three nights in January is about £565 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Dubai is in season for a group in December, January and February, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 26°C in December, 24°C in January and 26°C in February. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in January, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £565 each | Flight £350, usually £270 to £450 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Paris | About £508 each | Flight £293, usually £225 to £380 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Barcelona | About £593 each | Flight £378, usually £295 to £490 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Milan | About £611 each | Flight £396, usually £295 to £535 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Amsterdam | About £524 each | Flight £309, usually £240 to £400 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to January for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Dubai is good for
- City life: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Beaches: very good (4 out of 5)
- Food: very good (4 out of 5)
- Nightlife: very good (4 out of 5)
- Adventure: good (3 out of 5)
- Wellness and spas: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Winter beach heat
- Desert trips
- Rooftop bars
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
Getting there
The airport is DXB. Metro or taxi to most areas in half an hour.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Dubai cost?
Our estimate is about £565 each from London for three nights in January, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Dubai with friends?
December, January and February suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 26°C in December, 24°C in January and 26°C in February.
How do you get from the airport to Dubai?
Metro or taxi to most areas in half an hour.