Tour operators are promoting a variety of travel packages across the Middle East, catering to different preferences from family-friendly beach resorts to desert adventures and historical explorations.
In Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island is highlighted as a premier destination for families seeking a mix of relaxation and activities. The Jumeirah Saadiyat resort offers direct beach access alongside amenities such as three outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness classes, and clubs for children and teenagers. Visitors can explore the nearby marina with waterfront dining and boat tours, while major attractions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and Warner Bros World theme park lie within a 20-minute drive. Package prices for a five-night half-board stay, including flights and transfers, start at approximately £1,159 per person.
Saudi Arabia is presented as a destination for immersive cultural and natural experiences through a small-group tour that runs between Riyadh and Jeddah. The itinerary includes two nights in the capital, followed by accommodation in a Bedouin-style tent on a mango farm in the Valley of the Palm Trees. Participants witness natural landmarks such as the Wadi Siah canyon at sunrise and visit the distinctive Elephant Rock formation. The tour also encompasses UNESCO World Heritage sites like the rock-cut tombs of Hegra, along with a visit to Medina’s mosques, markets, and museums. The seven-night half-board tour—comprising three nights in farm stays and four in hotels—costs around £3,595 per person, inclusive of flights, transfers, internal travel, and some meals.
In Dubai, a tailored six-night itinerary offers a combination of urban exploration, desert luxury, and beach relaxation. Guests spend three nights in downtown Dubai at the One&Only One Za’abeel hotel, with access to the Burj Khalifa observation deck. This is followed by an overnight stay at the five-star Al Maha desert resort and concludes with time at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira beachfront property. The package operates on a bed-and-breakfast basis starting from £3,795 per person, covering transfers, guided tours, and activities.
Jordan features in a seven-night small-group tour that blends outdoor activities with historical site visits. Participants hike the dunes in Wadi Rum, swim in the Dead Sea, and sleep in a Bedouin camp under the stars. Additional stops include the ancient Roman city of Jerash, two nights in Madaba known for its Byzantine mosaics, and two days at Petra. The trip is priced from £897 per person on a bed-and-breakfast basis, incorporating internal travel, activities, and some meals.
Oman offers an eight-night guided tour with diverse landscapes, beginning with sightseeing in Muscat’s old town and continuing to Fins beach and the natural pools at Wadi Bani Khalid. The journey includes exploration of the Wahiba Sands desert and the mountainous Jebel Akhdar region, featuring canyons and remote villages. Tour highlights include visits to a goat auction, a mountain honey shop, and a meal with an Omani women’s group. The bed-and-breakfast package, which comprises seven hotel nights and one camping night, costs around £2,280 per person and includes internal travel and some additional meals.
A twin-centre option combines a city break in Dubai with a beach holiday in the Maldives. Travelers spend three nights in Dubai enjoying the city’s malls, waterparks, restaurants, and traditional souks, before transferring to a seven-night stay at a four-star Maldivian resort. There, guests can relax on white sandy beaches, swim in warm waters, and snorkel among coral reefs. This eleven-night package, including flights and transfers, begins at approximately £2,749 per person with bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Dubai and half-board in the Maldives.
These diverse offerings aim to attract a broad range of travelers seeking cultural immersion, adventure, or relaxation in the evolving tourism markets of the Middle East and beyond.