Thailand features tropical beaches, ornate temples, and its rich cultural history makes it a place of interest. Warm hospitality accompanied by affordable luxury makes Thailand a traveling favorite. Between staying in dazzling temples around the city of Bangkok or the tranquil islands of Phuket and Krabi, every traveler has something for them with Thailand tour packages from Dubai
. Thailand is known as a versatile country where ancient charm meets modern comfort.
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Visa Requirements to Thailand from Dubai
For traveling to Taiwan, citizens of the UAE do not require a visa and can stay for up to 30 days. When coming to Thailand, all travelers need to have their passports valid for at least six months, return tickets, and proof of accommodation.
Best Time to travel to Thailand
Thailand is a country you can travel to any time of the year, however, the period from November to early April is considered to be the best time of the year to visit. This is because the weather is cool and dry, making it ideal for exploring oceanside cities and town beaches. Should you wish to partake in some magnificent festivals, then Thai New Year should be marked on your calendar.
Keep in mind that the northern part of the country tends to experience heavy showers due to the rain season starting in April and lasting all the way until October. The southern part on the other hand generally has more tourists during this time, making for a great experience and exploration opportunity due to the lush green lands and fewer crowds. If your primary focus is on beach cities, then you should look into weather reports beforehand since the coastal weather tends to change a lot.
Places to stay in Thailand
In Bangkok, the prestigious luxury hotels ,The Peninsula and Mandarin offer rooms with stunning views of the river. The dry season allows for the open exploration of natural attractions as well, so booking in advance is essential. Anantara and Four Seasons are located in Phuket and Koh Samui and they have immediate access to the beach along with luxury wellness retreats. If you are looking for a rich cultural experience, then make sure to stay in boutique hotels and traditional guesthouses in Chiang Mai as they offer renowned mountain views along with eye-catching temples.
Key Tourism Statistics for Thailand
Cultural and Beach Tourism
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The attention of every UAE travel lover will be grabbed by the beach and the culture of the places
in Thailand. Once you visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Chiang Mai’s temples, and Phuket’s beaches, you
will add meaning to your trip.
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In the year 2024, 35 million international people loved to plan a trip to Thailand. When we compare
it with pre-COVID (2019), the tourist crowd was nearly 39.92 million.
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Mostly, the visitors to Thailand are from the Middle East as per statistics because of direct flight
options.
Event-Driven Travel
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Many people will not only want to travel to visit new spots but also to enjoy live events. They
think that Thailand will give them such an opportunity. Because Songkran and Loy Krathong (November
2025) will be the big reasons behind their trip plan.
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Generally, travelers believe that if they visit the country during event times, they will become a
part of it. This way of travel is called “live tourism.” Every traveler will get real and
unforgettable experiences from planning a trip during these festival periods.
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Also, you can see the growing trend among travelers called “set-jetting”. This means people are
excited to visit places they have seen in movies or TV shows. For example, fans of the show "The
White Lotus" want to visit Phuket. Because they just love to see the locations they have seen in the
series.
Budget and Halal Travel
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Next, when we see the budget side, making a trip to Thailand will be easy. From low-cost dining to
budget accommodation (meals from $2, hostels from $8/night), every one of you will feel the
affordability in the country.
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Therefore, you can easily plan your budget for visiting Thailand. Most importantly, the Halal option
in the country is continuously attracting many UAE travelers. So they feel comfortable planning
their holiday easily in Thailand.
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Apart from all, Muslim travelers' interest in planning a trip to Thailand is growing day by day.
Because they feel comfortable using prayer rooms in the Bangkok airport. This facility will grab the
attention of many Muslim travelers.
Wellness and Adventure
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All adventure lovers will definitely experience something more than the usual adventure in Thailand
through trekking in Chiang Mai and diving in Krabi. Many adventure seekers believe that Thailand
will never disappoint them.
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Moreover, when you plan to experience wellness tourism (e.g., spa retreats in Phuket, yoga in Chiang
Mai), you will get a new feeling that you have not felt before anywhere.
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Furthermore, once you enter Thailand, you will be excited to take bio-hacking and immersive
experiences. You know what, most wellness and adventure lovers make it the top trend in exploration
in 2025.
Digital Booking
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Digital booking of travel tickets and AI planning of travel arrangements are growing nowadays due to
technological development. From this technological improvement, we can understand that 72% of
travelers have booked the trip online.
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Moreover, 53% of people have used digital facilities in order to save time. And 47% of people have
felt it is easy to compare the travel rates when they are at the moment of booking.
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Apart from all, 26% of people have used OTAs for checking the flight option and 36% have made a
booking through it.
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You should know one more thing—22% have used AI tools to plan a travel program. How fast the
traveler is simplifying everything.
Flight Connectivity & Travel Time
Airlines
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Emirates will give you a convenient travel facility by operating flights directly from Dubai to
Bangkok every day (14 flights a week) and to Phuket once a day (7 flights a week).
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Flydubai will also offer you a flight directly from Dubai to Krabi about 4 to 5 times a week.
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You can also use flight options to reach Bangkok with Thai Airways or Etihad Airways (from Abu Dhabi
instead of Dubai).
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So, if you want to plan your travel from the UAE to Thailand, you can utilize many direct flight
options to cities (Bangkok, Phuket, and Krabi) in Thailand.
Frequency
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Generally, many travel lovers can easily get more than 30 direct flights every week from Dubai (DXB)
to Bangkok (BKK) and Phuket (HKT).
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But if you want to visit Chiang Mai (CNX), you cannot use direct flights from Dubai. In this case,
you have to first reach Bangkok and then take another flight from there to Chiang Mai. Still, you
can choose the flight at your convenience.
Dubai to Bangkok
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You will reach Bangkok in 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes once you board the flight.
Therefore, many of the UAE travelers find it easy to reach Bangkok. Emirates report saying that an
average of 6 hours 15 minutes will be required to reach Bangkok.
Dubai to Phuket
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In fact, you should require 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes to reach Phuket. When you
compare it with Bangkok travel time, it is a little bit longer with a 10-minute difference. Emirates
and FlyDubai say an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes is required to reach Phuket.
Booking Tips
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Most importantly, airlines will start releasing flight tickets 12 months earlier. If you want to
book the trip, at least you should lock the ticket 79 to 90 days earlier to get the best fares
(especially for May or September).
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Wherever you plan your trip, never book the tickets on Saturdays because it will be a costlier time.
If you want the cheapest flight tickets, book them on Tuesdays and Mondays.
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Finally, you can save money on flight booking by picking the option of early in the morning or late
night flights.
Travel Guide
A flight from Dubai to Bangkok or even Phuket is around 6-7 hours long. After arriving, tourists can use several budget airlines, trains, or even taxis for domestic travel. A majority of the travel packages include airport pickup, breakfast, and some guided and mostly self-guided tours which make the travel hassle free.
Language : Thai (English is commonly spoken by locals within the locality of the tourist sites)
Currency : Thai Baht (THB)
Time Zone : Indochina Time (ICT)
Transportation in Thailand
Transportation in Thailand is relaxed when receiving tourists. In the metropolitan areas, the BTS Skytrain and MRT give Bangkok exceptional navigation. For shorter journeys, tuk-tuks and taxis are practical and economical. Long-distance Travel includes by air, buses, and overnight trains. There is a high rate of popularity for inter-Island travel through ferries or speedboats. These can be rented, but do need an international driving license. Local travel in the area can be done using rideshare apps like Grab.
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