Dubai flights drop in peak heat, then rebound hard through winter sun season.
DXB handles over 85 million international passengers per year, making it the busiest airport globally for cross-border traffic. Terminal 3 is exclusively Emirates and one of the largest airport buildings in the world. Terminal 1 serves other international carriers, while Terminal 2 handles flydubai and budget operations.
Nobody wants to visit Dubai in July - outdoor temperatures regularly exceed 45°C and malls become the only refuge. Airlines respond by dropping fares 40-60 percent on European routes between June and September. The inverse applies from November through February, when pleasant weather and events like the Dubai Shopping Festival (January) push prices to their annual peak.
US citizens, UK passport holders, and EU nationals all receive visa-free entry to the UAE for 30-90 days depending on nationality. The Dubai Metro Red Line runs directly from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station in about 45 minutes for AED 8.
Extreme heat (45°C+) kills tourist demand from June through September. Airlines slash fares to maintain load factors. It is the best time to snag sub-GBP 300 return fares from London, though you'll spend most of your time indoors.
Terminal 3 is exclusively for Emirates. Terminal 1 serves other international airlines (BA, Qatar, SIA, etc.). Terminal 2 handles flydubai and regional budget carriers. Terminals 1 and 3 are connected airside; Terminal 2 requires a separate arrival.
Excellent. Emirates and flydubai together cover 260+ destinations. Many travellers break the Europe-Asia journey with a 1-2 night Dubai layover — the city's infrastructure is designed for exactly this kind of transit tourism.
