Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Dubai from $189

Dubai: Discover this modern oasis – from easy flying to enjoying the sights.

Travellers headed to Dubai are off to see a different world. On the contrary to European cities, built with time and centuries of history, this city was built with an enormous injection of money, at an impressive speed and with a vision to become a unique world destination. It has comfort, culture, luxury and entertainment for different lifestyles, artificial landscapes and ultra-modern constructions that impress and enchant.

To Dubai: documents, travel requirements, and COVID-19 restriction for travellers

Even before booking your flight, make sure you prepare all the documentation and testing to enter Dubai – particularly all requirements related to COVID-19.

Travellers with an EU passport can travel Dubai carrying only their passport, without the need for a visa and stay up to 90 days.

When travelling to Dubai, keep in mind that, like other countries, the UAE change regulations according to developments of COVID-19.

A negative COVID-19 PCR test is requested. It needs to be taken within 72 hours before the flight and be presented before boarding. Quarantine – private or government-assisted – will be imposed for travellers that test positive.

In Dubai: Etiquette and customs

While Dubai is a modern city with a melting pot of influences, it holds some customs and etiquette standards linked to the Muslim religion. Travellers should be aware of some of these customs to get along with locals and enjoy a pleasant trip in Dubai.

Dress considerately whenever in public. Avoid short, overly tight clothing and revealing items if possible to respect the tradition of some locals. Affection manifestation should also be kept discreet and minimal, so no kissing or extreme displays. Swearing and rude gesturing are not allowed and can lead to punishment such as fines.


While drinking is allowed in Dubai for non-Muslim visitors and residents, excessive drinking in public is not accepted.

When it comes to shaking hands, let the other person to the first move to avoid awkwardness.

Avoid controversial conversation topics, including religion, and politics.

Dubai – Flights from Frankfurt, transfers, and details

Two daily flights leave Frankfurt for Dubai daily, at a wide range of prices typically starting at around €200, with increased prices during the busy touristic months.

The flight duration is 6:20 minutes for a direct flight and can leave at different times of the day, usually after 7 pm. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt – something travellers are advised to consider before reserving flights.

Frankfurt to Dubai is a trip between 2 major airports. Both are connection hubs for an array of destinations, facilities with modern and comfortable infrastructure and all the needed items for a modern traveller.

Dubai International Airport is only roughly 3.1 miles (5km) from the city centre, and a metro line connects the two, offering travellers an economical and quick travel way. Shuttles and taxis are also widely available for this trip, with prices starting at approximately €10. Buses also operate on this line, offering a third option to travellers.

Understand the calendar to book your Dubai trip

Although Dubai’s high season is during the months of January, November, and December, if you’re planning a Dubai trip and have the choice of time of year, we recommend reserving it for either April or September. These are the months of sunny weather without the extremely high temperatures between May and August - when temperatures rise to levels that may feel uncomfortable to a European tourist, hence the drop in fares and hotel prices.

In Dubai: Unmissable must-see attractions

1 - Burj Khalifa
Among Dubai’s architectural wonders is the world’s tallest building, a must-see architectural landmark of 163 floors, 830 metres tall, from which one can see almost the entire city from a breath-taking perspective.

Reserve your tickets in advance, to avoid queues and guarantee your ascent to the top of this unmissable attraction and Dubai must-see.

2 - Dubai Mall
Even if you’re not a mall enthusiast, Dubai’s malls may be able to change your perception, so make sure to add this local sport to your list when planning your Dubai tours.

Dubai Mall is another architectural and lifestyle feat, with 1,200 shops and so much more. This jaw-droppingly large and complete complex includes an ice-skating rink, cinemas, a hotel, an array of restaurants, diners and cafés, an entertainment centre, a line-up of boutiques by the world’s best brands, an aquarium and underwater zoo with over 140 sea life species.

3 - Dubai Museum
A Dubai trip isn’t only about modernity. Travellers seeking to discover more about this city’s history will enjoy a visit to Dubai Museum.

It’s located at the Al-Fahidi Fort built in the late 18th century to defend the Dubai Creek. Its walls are made from coral blocks assembled lime. The first floor stands on wood poles and the ceiling is made from palm fronds, mud, and plaster.

It has an exhibition of old maps of the Emirates and Dubai where visitors can appreciate the jaw-dropping expansion after oil money was injected to build the city. Discover exhibits and dioramas about Emirati life and culture, with ancient pieces displayed at the museum’s archaeological site.

4 - Visit Old Dubai
The Al Fahidi Quarter is an area of Dubai that dates to the 19th century. It was built by Persian merchants who installed their families in the area. They were attracted by Dubai’s tax-free trading advantages, as well as the transport ease provided by Dubai Creek.

The buildings are made from characteristic coral and limestones and feature well-kept wind towers – an early, yet ingenious form of air conditioning that kept residents cool and comfortable in the scorching Dubai heat.

5 - Jumeirah Mosque

A Dubai example of local religious architecture, Jumeirah Mosque is a reduced replica of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Considered by specialists the most beautiful mosque of Dubai, and a fine example of Islamic architecture, this building is made from a stone structure, built with ancient techniques, featuring intricate stone-carving detailing.