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Pesach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Getting there

There is a nonstop flight from New York (JFK), about 14 hours in the air.

Dubai (DXB) has nonstops from all nine hubs. London flights come from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and Paris flights from Charles de Gaulle.

Most guests fly nonstop to Dubai International, which is 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from the hotels.

Routes come from each airport’s published route list, checked October 2026. Flight times are estimates from the distance. Airlines change schedules, so confirm before you book (route list we used).

From the airport

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): about 12 minutes by carDubai's main airport, very close to both hotels.

Late April weather

Hot and sunny, with days around 93°F (34°C) and nights near 73°F (23°C); the sea is about 79°F (26°C) and very comfortable for swimming.

Good to know

  • Check entry rules for your passport before you book.
  • The currency is the UAE dirham; cards are accepted almost everywhere.
  • You do not need a car; taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced.
  • Dubai is on Gulf time, four hours ahead of GMT. It is already very hot in late April, so plan outdoor outings for early morning or evening.

Safety and travel advisories

What governments say about travel to this country. Nothing here is this site’s own judgment.

US State Department travel advisory for United Arab Emirates

Level 3 of 4: Reconsider travel

  • The level is for the whole country, not for the hotel or its neighborhood. Level 1 is the lowest of the four and Level 4 the highest.
  • Advisory dated August 28, 2026; I read it on October 4, 2026. Levels change, so open the advisory before you book and again before you fly.

This is the governments’ own wording, not a rating by this site. Israel’s National Security Council also publishes travel warnings for Israelis abroad. Ask the operator what security the program itself arranges, such as guards and entry checks.

Things to do on chol hamoed

Check opening times before you go; some places close or get very busy during the holiday.

  • Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

    City, about 15 min away

    The world's tallest building, with observation decks, beside a giant mall with an aquarium and a fountain show.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and Dubai Creek

    History, about 15 min away

    Old wind-tower houses and narrow lanes, with small wooden boats that ferry people across the Creek for a tiny fare.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Gold and Spice Souks

    Shopping, about 15 min away

    Traditional covered markets in Deira selling jewelry, spices and perfume.

    Good for teens, couples, grandparents

  • Dubai Frame

    City, about 12 min away

    A 150-meter-high picture frame with a glass-floored bridge looking over old and new Dubai.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Museum of the Future

    Family, about 15 min away

    A striking ring-shaped building with exhibits imagining life decades from now.

    Good for kids, teens, couples

  • Desert safari

    Adventure, about 45 min away

    A trip into the dunes outside the city for dune driving and camel rides.

    Good for kids, teens, couples

  • Palm Jumeirah and Aquaventure

    Family, about 35 min away

    The palm-shaped artificial island, home to one of the world's largest water parks.

    Good for kids, teens

  • Abrahamic Family House, Abu Dhabi

    Jewish heritage, about 90 min away

    A complex with a synagogue, a church and a mosque side by side; often combined with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

    Good for teens, couples, grandparents

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