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Updated January 2023
Summer break in the UAE is special for school-going children and families alike. Families across the country have already begun making their summer vacation plans and packing their bags to take full advantage of the upcoming break.
Looking for destinations to spend your summer vacation this year? We got you covered. Check out our top family-friendly vacation ideas to enjoy your summer break this season.
UAE summer break 2022 dates
The UAE summer break, which coincides with school break, will last from early July until 30 August 2023. Spring break is also just a few months before summer break from 23 March to 10 April 2023.
What is summer break like in the UAE?
With the easing of almost all pandemic related restrictions in the UAE this year, many students have been looking forward to the much-awaited break. Residents living in the UAE, mostly comprised of Indians and Pakistanis, look forward to the summer break to return back to their home country and reunite with family members.
To combat the hot weather, families organise beach trips, visit popular waterparks, go to the movies or even plan an international trip. Airfares usually sky-rocket around summertime and it is advisable to book your tickets months in advance. Those looking for budget-friendly travel destinations from the UAE can also check out our list of must-visit countries.
Best UAE summer vacation destinations in 2023
For many students in the UAE, the summer break vacation is a perfect opportunity to plan family outings and activities. There’s nothing more relaxing than a vacation where you and your family can plan a holiday and enjoy doing various activities together. However, make sure to quickly grab your tickets this summer break as booking volumes are accelerating as summer holidays draw closer. If you haven’t made travel arrangements, we highly recommend you to get ahead and book your tickets now to avid disappointments and ensure that you are able to travel on preferred dates and flights.
*Travel requirements are constantly changing; we advise you to always double-check with your destination country before planning your itinerary.
Egypt
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Egypt. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.
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Jordan
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Jordan. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination and quarantine.
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India
According to the latest testing and travel requirements to India, all travellers who can present a valid vaccination certificate that reflects the completion of doses of vaccine approved by the WHO or the UAE, provided with QR code System are exempted from pre-arrival test requirements. Those who are unvaccinated must:
- Submit a self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal and upload a negative RT-PCR test report or vaccine certificate before the scheduled travel.
- This test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey.
Passengers are subject to random testing on arrival at the airport. Passengers selected for testing will submit the samples and be allowed to leave the airport. Passengers who test positive will be treated/isolated according to current guidelines.
Children below 5 years old are exempt from both pre‑departure and on‑arrival testing. There are no quarantine restrictions in place.
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Thailand
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Germany. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.
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Switzerland
Passengers are no longer required to carry COVID‑19 test, recovery or vaccination certificates to be accepted for entry to Switzerland. Quarantine restrictions will also be lifted.
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Bahrain
Bahrain has done away with PCR tests and quarantine on arrival for all international passengers, regardless of vaccination status.
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France
France has recently ended all its COVID-19 related entry restrictions. Travellers to France do not need to show proof of vaccination or proof of having recovered from COVID-19. Pre-departure testing has also been done away with.
There are no quarantine measures in place.
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Maldives
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Maldives. Passengers are no longer required to have a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate or a COVID‑19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.
Complete the online Traveller Declaration Form within 96 hours before arrival in the Maldives. Obtain a QR code and present it to the Immigration Officer on arrival. Passengers travelling to the Maldives as tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their stay at registered tourist facilities.
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Turkey
There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Turkey. Passengers are no longer required to hold a COVID 19 vaccination certificate or a COVID 19 test result to enter the country. Quarantine restrictions have also been lifted.
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United Kingdom
The UK has done away with all COVID-19 entry requirements. There is no need for travellers to fill in a passenger locator form before travelling. In addition, unvaccinated travellers no longer need to take a pre-departure test. Vaccinated passengers do not need to present a vaccine certificate on arrival.
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Most countries have also announced the easing of pandemic-related travel restrictions, making travel a lot easier and less time-consuming for those who wish to go on vacations or travel for other purposes.
UAE residents wanting to travel overseas can now easily book their flights and hotels in several destinations with no on-arrival quarantine requirements.
