Best places to travel from United Arab Emirates in January (2026)
15 destinations that are easy to enter on a United Arab Emirates passport and in season in January, ranked by visa ease and weather. Estimated for 7 days, 1 traveller, flying from Dubai.
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| # | Destination | Visa | Stay | Approx. flight | Est. 7-day budget | Visa difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Cairo & Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Nile cruises. | Visa-free | 180 days | $300 ~4h each way | $720 | Easy |
| 2 | 🇴🇲 Muscat & Oman Wadis, forts, desert camps and quiet beaches. | Visa-free | Visa-free | $110 ~1h each way | $880 | Easy |
| 3 | 🇹🇭 Krabi Limestone cliffs, Railay beach and quieter islands than Phuket. | Visa-free | 60 days | $530 ~7h each way | $950 | Easy |
| 4 | 🇲🇾 Langkawi Duty-free island with rainforest, cable car and calm beaches. | Visa-free | 90 days | $540 ~7h each way | $960 | Easy |
| 5 | 🇹🇭 Bangkok Street food capital with temples, rooftop bars and markets. | Visa-free | 60 days | $520 ~7h each way | $980 | Easy |
| 6 | 🇹🇭 Phuket Thailand's biggest island: beaches, seafood, island-hopping to Phi Phi. | Visa-free | 60 days | $530 ~7h each way | $1,020 | Easy |
| 7 | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and theme parks. | Domestic | Unlimited | $60 ~1h each way | $1,040 | Easy |
| 8 | 🇶🇦 Doha Museum of Islamic Art, souqs and desert dunes. | Visa-free | Visa-free | $110 ~1h each way | $1,090 | Easy |
| 9 | 🇦🇪 Dubai Desert safaris, malls, beaches and skyline views. | Domestic | Unlimited | $60 ~1h each way | $1,110 | Easy |
| 10 | 🇵🇭 Palawan (El Nido) Lagoons, island tours and snorkelling. | Visa-free | 30 days | $700 ~10h each way | $1,260 | Easy |
| 11 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Alps) Scenic trains, lakes and snow peaks. Pricey but unforgettable. | Visa-free | 90 days | $510 ~7h each way | $2,330 | Easy |
| 12 | 🇰🇪 Kenya (Nairobi & Masai Mara) Big Five safaris; July to October for the Great Migration. | eTA | Per visa | $400 ~5h each way | $1,800 | Easy |
| 13 | 🇮🇳 Rajasthan (Jaipur & Udaipur) Forts, palaces and colourful bazaars. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $260 ~3h each way | $650 | Easy |
| 14 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (south coast) Galle Fort, whale watching, tea country and surf towns. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $380 ~5h each way | $690 | Easy |
| 15 | 🇮🇳 Goa Beaches, Portuguese heritage and beach shacks. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $280 ~4h each way | $700 | Easy |
Flights are rough round-trip economy estimates from distance; daily costs are mid-range estimates (shared room, meals, local transport). Always check live prices and official visa rules before booking.