Honeymoon from the UAE
Every destination seen through an Emirati passport: where you can go without an embassy visa, how long it takes from Dubai, and what a week for two costs in AED.
The short answer
68 of 83 honeymoon places need no embassy visa on an Emirati passport. The closest are Udaipur, Jaipur and Cappadocia.
Cheapest abroad without an embassy visa: Mount Abu (AED 1,414), Mahabaleshwar (AED 1,414) and Nainital (AED 1,542) for a simple week for two.
- No embassy visa
- 68 of 83
- Under 6 hours away
- 23
- At home
- 0
- Prices in
- AED
From Dubai
Popular with couples from the UAE
Minimoons and short trips
Short flight, no embassy visa
Within about six hours of Dubai, with visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or a quick online form. Good for a short honeymoon or a minimoon.
Udaipur
Visa on arrival · ~3h · AED 5,913 a week
Jaipur
Visa on arrival · ~3h · AED 4,627 a week
Cappadocia
Visa-free · ~3.5h · AED 10,026 a week
Kashmir
Visa on arrival · ~3.5h · AED 5,142 a week
Goa
Visa on arrival · ~3.5h · AED 4,756 a week
Ladakh
Visa on arrival · ~3.5h · AED 4,884 a week
Santorini
Visa-free · ~4.5h · AED 14,088 a week
Istanbul
Visa-free · ~4.5h · AED 7,969 a week
Make the most of your leave
The cheapest weeks to take off in 2027
Nine days away for the fewest days of leave, using the UAE’s public holidays and weekends.
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
2 days of leave for 9 days off · Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
3 days of leave for 9 days off · Arafat (Hajj) Day, Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 27 Nov – Sun 5 Dec
3 days of leave for 9 days off · National Day, National Day Holiday
Fri 1 Jan – Sat 9 Jan
5 days of leave for 9 days off · New Year's Day
The full list
Every destination on an Emirati passport
Sorted by how easy entry is, then by flight time from Dubai. Prices are for two people for 7 nights on the ground, flights not included.
| Destination | Visa | From DXB | Simple week | Comfort week | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | Home country | ~0.5h | AED 5,270 | AED 12,468 | Oct–May |
| Cappadocia Türkiye | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~3.5h | AED 3,728 | AED 10,026 | Apr–Oct |
| Santorini Greece | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~4.5h | AED 5,604 | AED 14,088 | May–Oct |
| Istanbul Türkiye | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~4.5h | AED 3,471 | AED 7,969 | Apr–Nov |
| Seychelles Seychelles | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~5h | AED 7,308 | AED 16,306 | Jun–Aug, Oct |
| Dubrovnik & Hvar Croatia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~5.5h | AED 5,399 | AED 12,597 | May–Sep |
| Mauritius Mauritius | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7h | AED 4,627 | AED 12,340 | May, Sep–Nov |
| Phuket & Krabi Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~7h | AED 2,442 | AED 6,684 | Dec–Apr |
| Lapland Finland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7h | AED 7,969 | AED 17,995 | Jun–Mar |
| Langkawi Malaysia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7h | AED 2,648 | AED 6,504 | Jan–Mar |
| Koh Samui Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~7h | AED 2,571 | AED 7,969 | Feb–Aug |
| Amalfi Coast Italy | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7.5h | AED 6,427 | AED 15,167 | May–Oct |
| Paris France | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7.5h | AED 6,992 | AED 14,705 | Apr–Oct |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~7.5h | AED 2,571 | AED 5,913 | Feb, Jun–Jul |
| Singapore Singapore | Visa-free, 30 days · official | ~8h | AED 5,142 | AED 11,568 | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep |
| Marrakech Morocco | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~8.5h | AED 2,956 | AED 7,712 | Sep–May |
| Swiss Alps Switzerland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~9h | AED 11,091 | AED 20,089 | Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Iceland Iceland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~12h · 1 stop | AED 10,283 | AED 19,024 | Jun–Mar |
| Cape Town & Winelands South Africa | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~13h · 1 stop | AED 3,728 | AED 9,255 | Sep–May |
| Azores Portugal | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~13h · 1 stop | AED 5,142 | AED 9,769 | Mar–Nov |
| Kyoto Japan | Visa-free, 30 days · official | ~14h · 1 stop | AED 4,782 | AED 11,466 | Nov |
| Saint Lucia Saint Lucia | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | AED 7,198 | AED 17,224 | Nov–Jul |
| Bahamas Bahamas | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~19h · 1 stop | AED 10,320 | AED 20,860 | Nov–Jul |
| Cancún Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | AED 4,480 | AED 11,679 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Costa Rica Costa Rica | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | AED 5,913 | AED 12,468 | Dec–Apr |
| Fiji Fiji | Visa-free, 120 days · official | ~22h · 1 stop | AED 6,243 | AED 13,441 | May–Oct |
| Tulum Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~22h · 1 stop | AED 4,738 | AED 11,936 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Bora Bora French Polynesia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~26.5h · 1 stop | AED 11,128 | AED 29,380 | May–Sep (rated Good) |
| Udaipur India | Visa on arrival · official | ~3h | AED 2,057 | AED 5,913 | Sep–Mar |
| Jaipur India | Visa on arrival · official | ~3h | AED 1,671 | AED 4,627 | Oct–Mar |
| Kashmir India | Visa on arrival · official | ~3.5h | AED 2,057 | AED 5,142 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Goa India | Visa on arrival · official | ~3.5h | AED 1,928 | AED 4,756 | Nov–May |
| Ladakh India | Visa on arrival · official | ~3.5h | AED 2,185 | AED 4,884 | Jun–Sep |
| Maldives Maldives | Visa on arrival · official | ~5h | AED 9,945 | AED 22,799 | Jan–Apr, Jun |
| Manali India | Visa on arrival · official | ~5h | AED 1,671 | AED 3,985 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Feb |
| Lakshadweep India | Visa on arrival · official | ~5h | AED 3,507 | AED 6,721 | Oct–Apr |
| Mussoorie India | Visa on arrival · official | ~5h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,856 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Zanzibar Tanzania | Visa on arrival · official | ~5.5h | AED 3,537 | AED 9,578 | Jun–Mar |
| Kerala India | Visa on arrival · official | ~5.5h | AED 2,057 | AED 5,399 | Dec–Mar |
| Nainital India | Visa on arrival · official | ~6h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,856 | Oct–May |
| Maasai Mara Kenya | eTA (online) · official | ~6.5h | AED 20,272 | AED 33,126 | Jun–Mar |
| Shimla India | Visa on arrival · official | ~6.5h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,985 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Mount Abu India | Visa on arrival · official | ~6.5h | AED 1,414 | AED 3,342 | Sep–Apr |
| Mahabaleshwar India | Visa on arrival · official | ~6.5h | AED 1,414 | AED 3,599 | Nov–May |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival · official | ~7h | AED 2,314 | AED 6,684 | Dec–Apr |
| Ooty India | Visa on arrival · official | ~7h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,599 | Dec–Apr |
| Wayanad India | Visa on arrival · official | ~7h | AED 1,671 | AED 4,242 | Nov–Feb |
| Andaman Islands India | Visa on arrival · official | ~7.5h | AED 2,607 | AED 6,335 | Nov–Apr |
| Coorg India | Visa on arrival · official | ~7.5h | AED 1,800 | AED 4,884 | Nov–Apr |
| Munnar India | Visa on arrival · official | ~8h | AED 1,671 | AED 4,242 | Dec–Mar |
| Darjeeling India | Visa on arrival · official | ~8h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,728 | Nov–Mar |
| Kodaikanal India | Visa on arrival · official | ~8h | AED 1,542 | AED 3,599 | Jan–Mar |
| Meghalaya India | Visa on arrival · official | ~8.5h | AED 1,671 | AED 3,599 | Nov–Apr |
| Scottish Highlands United Kingdom | eTA (online) · official | ~9h | AED 6,812 | AED 12,211 | May–Jun (rated Good) |
| Gangtok & Sikkim India | Visa on arrival · official | ~9.5h | AED 1,800 | AED 4,242 | Feb, Oct–Dec |
| Bali Indonesia | Visa on arrival · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | AED 2,516 | AED 7,014 | May–Oct |
| Banff Canada | eTA (online) · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | AED 9,666 | AED 16,864 | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar |
| Queenstown New Zealand | eTA (online) · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | AED 8,998 | AED 16,967 | Nov–Apr |
| Bhutan Bhutan | e-Visa · official | ~5h | AED 8,741 | AED 13,625 | Nov–Dec |
| Phu Quoc Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~7.5h | AED 2,314 | AED 5,656 | Dec–Apr |
| Hoi An & Ha Long Bay Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~8h | AED 2,185 | AED 5,913 | Feb–Apr |
| Port Douglas & Daintree Australia | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | AED 8,013 | AED 15,211 | Jun–Nov |
| Margaret River Australia | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | AED 8,741 | AED 15,682 | Oct–May |
| Whitsundays Australia | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | AED 7,969 | AED 16,196 | Apr–Nov |
| Tasmania Australia | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | AED 7,198 | AED 13,368 | Oct–Apr |
| Gold Coast Australia | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | AED 6,170 | AED 12,083 | Apr–Jan |
| Noosa Australia | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | AED 6,684 | AED 13,368 | Apr–Jan |
| Byron Bay Australia | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | AED 7,455 | AED 14,910 | Apr–Jan |
| Great Ocean Road Australia | e-Visa · official | ~21h · 1 stop | AED 7,198 | AED 12,854 | Jun–Sep, Nov–Apr |
| Baku Azerbaijan | Visa required · official | ~3h | AED 2,828 | AED 6,041 | Apr–Oct |
| Georgia Georgia | Visa required · official | ~3.5h | AED 2,442 | AED 5,142 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Egypt Egypt | Visa required · official | ~4.5h | AED 2,699 | AED 6,170 | Nov–Apr |
| Pokhara Nepal | Visa required · official | ~6h | AED 1,928 | AED 4,627 | Oct–Apr |
| Barcelona & Mallorca Spain | Visa required · official | ~7h | AED 5,399 | AED 11,054 | Mar–Nov |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | Visa required · official | ~8h | AED 5,270 | AED 10,797 | Oct–Apr |
| Palawan Philippines | Visa required · official | ~17h · 1 stop | AED 3,136 | AED 6,992 | Jan–Apr |
| Florida Keys United States | Visa required · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | AED 8,998 | AED 16,967 | Jul, Nov–May |
| Smoky Mountains United States | Visa required · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | AED 6,555 | AED 11,697 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Aspen United States | Visa required · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | AED 12,597 | AED 25,193 | Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Kauaʻi United States | Visa required · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | AED 12,468 | AED 21,209 | All year |
| Maui United States | Visa required · official | ~21h · 1 stop | AED 12,597 | AED 21,337 | All year |
| Napa Valley United States | Visa required · official | ~21h · 1 stop | AED 12,854 | AED 23,908 | Apr–Nov |
| Sedona United States | Visa required · official | ~22h · 1 stop | AED 9,512 | AED 18,766 | Mar–May, Aug–Nov |
What the visa labels mean, sources and downloads
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
Visa rules from the Passport Index dataset (updated 2026-10-10), for tourism stays; not individually confirmed with each government. Always confirm on the linked official site before booking. Travel times are door-to-door estimates. Rates as of 2026-10-09. Download: CSV · JSON
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Questions couples ask
Questions couples from the UAE ask
Which honeymoon destinations are visa-free for Emirati passport holders?
Of the 83 destinations we cover, these need no embassy visa on an Emirati passport (visa-free, on arrival, an online eTA or an e-visa): Santorini, Seychelles, Maldives, Amalfi Coast, Saint Lucia, Bora Bora, Udaipur, Cappadocia, Kashmir and Lakshadweep, and 58 more. Rules change, so check the official source before you book.
What is the closest international honeymoon from the UAE?
From Dubai, the shortest trips abroad without an embassy visa are Udaipur (about 3 hours), Jaipur (about 3 hours), Cappadocia (about 3.5 hours) and Kashmir (about 3.5 hours).
What is the cheapest honeymoon abroad from the UAE?
On the ground, the cheapest no-embassy-visa picks are Mount Abu (from AED 1,414 for a simple week for two), Mahabaleshwar (from AED 1,414 for a simple week for two) and Nainital (from AED 1,542 for a simple week for two). Flights are extra.
Where should we honeymoon in December from the UAE?
Within 12 hours of Dubai and without an embassy visa, December’s weather favours Udaipur, Jaipur, Nainital, Coorg and Marrakech.
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