Dubai
UAESkyline, desert, luxury stays.
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EMEA
Europe, Middle East & Africa — the wider region
A catch-all for iconic cities that don't fit a single sub-region — Dubai skylines, Istanbul across two continents, Marrakech medinas and Cape Town's Table Mountain.
Popular destinations in EMEA
Istanbul
TurkeyTwo continents, bazaars, mosques.
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EgyptPyramids, Nile, museums.
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MoroccoMedina, riads, souks.
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South AfricaTable Mountain, winelands.
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KenyaSafari gateway, city break.
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IsraelBeach, food, nightlife.
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QatarModern art, stopover-friendly.
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GreeceAcropolis, islands hop-off.
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MoroccoAtlantic port, art deco.
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Everything else for your EMEA trip
Flights, cars and travel insurance — the essentials, all in one place.
Best time to visit EMEA
Shoulder season — May, June, September — hits the sweet spot across most of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Sweet spot
May – June, September – October
Peak season
Jul – Aug
European summer — hot, packed, priciest week is the first of August.
Shoulder season
May, Jun, Sep
Warm Mediterranean, cool Northern Europe, best deals.
Off season
Nov – Mar
Ski Alps, city breaks with no queues, Middle East at its most comfortable.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to visit the Middle East?+
November through March — daytime highs stay pleasant. Summer (Jun–Aug) regularly tops 45°C in the Gulf.
Travel essentials for EMEA
Hand-picked partners we'd actually use ourselves — grouped by what you'll need first.
Tours & experiences
Self-guided walks and skip-the-line experiences.
Airport transfers
Budget vs. premium vs. concierge — pick what matches the trip.
Kiwitaxi
Fixed-price airport pickup in 100+ countries — budget-friendly, driver waiting when you land.
Book KiwitaxiGetTransfer
Private premium transfers, long-distance rides and chauffeur options — pick your car class before you fly.
Book GetTransferWelcome Pickups
Meet-and-greet English-speaking drivers in major cities — extra hand-holding for first-time visitors.
Book Welcome PickupsStay connected — compare eSIM
Three providers, side by side. Yesim usually wins on price; Airalo has the widest network; Saily is the cleanest app.
Airalo
The best-known eSIM marketplace — reliable coverage in 200+ countries, regional Asia/EU packs.
Get Airalo eSIMYesim
Often cheapest for Asia and Europe with unlimited daily plans — worth comparing before you buy.
Get Yesim eSIMSaily
From the makers of NordVPN — clean app, transparent pricing, strong for shorter trips.
Get Saily eSIMEverything else
Bag storage between check-out and flight, and a VPN for public Wi-Fi (or the Great Firewall).
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