UAE holidays: Book flight tickets during ‘cheapest week of summer’; 3 other travel tips to get the best vacation deals

UAE holidays: Book flight tickets during ‘cheapest week of summer’; 3 other travel tips to get the best vacation deals

Are you among those who are willing to be flexible just to reduce the cost of flying out? This guide shows how you can save up to Dh700 on airfares

Published: Tue 30 May 2023, 4:30 PM Last updated: Tue 30 May 2023, 4:32 PM

Travelling from the UAE during the summer holidays can be an expensive affair. However, there are a few hacks that can help you save some vacation money.

For example, did you know there is a ‘cheapest week of summer’ where trips are more affordable?

Research conducted by online travel agency Skyscanner revealed that 91 per cent UAE travellers are planning to get away this summer; however, nearly half (48 per cent) are yet to book their holidays. When it comes to deals, only 4 per cent of UAE travellers are searching for trips during what the company called the “cheapest week of summer”.

The research saw the participation of 1,000 UAE-based respondents.

The global travel site has revealed some tips that can help travellers bag the best deals:

1. Cheapest weak of summer

The first two weeks of the school holidays are the most popular time to travel, but it is also the most expensive. “Skyscanner’s data shows that on average, travellers can