UAE travellers planning their next holiday will have more destinations and package options to choose from as flydubai Holidays expands its portfolio and prepares to launch a redesigned digital booking experience.
The holidays division now offers packages across a network of more than 100 destinations and 10,000 hotels, covering different budgets and travel preferences.
The expansion comes ahead of the winter travel season, when demand for international holidays typically becomes a key focus for UAE travellers.
flydubai Holidays adds destinations and packages
Among the destinations featured in the expanded portfolio are Almaty, Baku, Krabi, the Maldives, Tbilisi, Yerevan and Zanzibar.
The offering includes fixed holiday itineraries that can combine flights, hotels and excursions, giving travellers the option to arrange several parts of a trip through a single package.
The company said demand has been particularly strong for destinations including Baku, Krabi and Tivat.
Tivat, which operates as a seasonal summer route, has had its service extended until October 23, 2026.
Bangkok flights are increasing
Bangkok is also seeing rapid growth within flydubai’s network.
The airline launched the route in July and currently operates a daily service, with the frequency scheduled to increase to three flights a day from November.
For UAE residents considering Thailand for a winter holiday, the increased frequency could provide more choice when planning travel dates, although the announcement does not specify holiday-package prices or fares.
New flydubai Holidays digital platform
The holidays division is also preparing to introduce a redesigned digital platform.
The updated experience will include improved navigation, a clearer content structure and better mobile responsiveness. Customers will also get enhanced search and filtering tools and an upgraded booking process.
The platform is being designed to allow customers to plan, book and manage their holiday in one place, including choosing options based on their individual preferences and requirements.
No launch date for the refreshed platform was provided in the announcement.
Dubai stopovers offer another option for travellers
flydubai Holidays has also highlighted its Dubai stopover experience, introduced in March 2026.
The offering gives eligible customers access to exclusive rates on flights, hotels, attractions, activities and services when they choose to stop in Dubai before continuing their journey elsewhere on the airline’s network.
That could be particularly relevant to passengers travelling through Dubai who want to turn a connecting journey into a short city break before continuing to another destination.
What UAE travellers can book
The expanded flydubai Holidays portfolio covers different types of trips, from city breaks and cultural holidays to beach escapes.
The company said it has seen growing interest from customers in the UAE, GCC and Central Asia, particularly for destinations in Eastern Europe and Asia. It has also reported increased demand for fixed-package itineraries, premium hotels and additional services.
Ahead of the end-of-year travel period, flydubai Holidays expects demand for packages in destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, the Maldives and Thailand, alongside Dubai.
For travellers, the key change is greater choice across the airline’s network, while the forthcoming digital upgrade is intended to make comparing, booking and managing those holiday options easier.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
