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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

* The Foreign Office has dropped its "do not travel" advice against visiting Dubai, making it easier for people to plan trips.
* Despite this, there are still warnings that attacks could resume at short notice and the situation remains unpredictable.
* Thousands of Britons were left stranded in the Middle East during the conflict and many airlines suspended flights.
* Lifting the "do not travel" advice means people traveling to UAE will no longer risk invalidating their travel insurance.
* Some carriers, including Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, may be slow to restart services with some suspending flights until 2027 or later.
* Industry group Abta expects a "positive impact" on travel to the region, citing competitively priced holidays for summer bookings.