The Holidave Blog
Destination guides, travel tips, visa insights and stories from the road.
33 articles
Visa Guide 2 min
Canada Visa Process and Cost for UAE Residents
UAE residents on most passports need a Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before travel, applied for online through the IRCC portal. The application fee is CAD 100 (roughly AED 275), plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee. Total cost through a visa service in Dubai typically runs around AED 1,600 once service and biometrics fees are […]
Holiday Packages 2 min
Best Time to Visit Turkey from Dubai, Month by Month
April to June and September to October offer the most comfortable weather across Istanbul and Cappadocia, avoiding both summer heat and winter cold. Antalya’s beach season runs May through October, with July and August being warmest but also busiest and most expensive. December to February is coldest but suits travelers focused on Istanbul’s indoor sights […]
Bali from UAE 2 min
Best Time to Visit Bali from the UAE
April to October is Bali’s dry season and the most reliable window for beach and outdoor sightseeing, with July and August being the busiest and most expensive months. November to March is the rainy season, bringing short, heavy afternoon showers rather than constant rain, alongside noticeably lower package prices and thinner crowds. Bali’s rainy season […]
Holiday Packages 2 min
All Inclusive Holiday Packages Dubai: What’s Included
An all-inclusive holiday package booked through a Dubai travel agency typically covers return flights, hotel or resort stays, airport and inter-city transfers, and daily breakfast as the standard baseline. Full-board meal plans, guided excursions, and travel insurance are usually optional add-ons rather than automatic inclusions, so “all-inclusive” in this context means the core trip components […]
Visa Guide 3 min
USA Visa for UAE Residents: Step-by-Step
UAE residents holding passports from non-exempt countries need a US B1/B2 visitor visa before travel, applied for through the DS-160 online form, followed by an in-person interview at the US Consulate in Dubai or Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The standard MRV visa fee is USD 185. Important: as of mid-2026, routine US visa services at […]
Group Tour 2 min
Group Tour Europe from Dubai: What’s Included
A Europe group tour from Dubai typically includes return flights, hotel stays across each city on the route, all inter-city transfers, daily breakfast, and a guided tour leader for the full trip. Most also include entrance to major attractions and at least one group dinner. What’s usually not included: lunch and dinner on most days, […]
Visa Guide 2 min
UK Visa for Indian Residents in UAE: Full Guide
Indian passport holders living in the UAE need a UK Standard Visitor Visa before travel, since Indian nationality is not on the UK’s visa-exempt list. The visa fee starts from around GBP 127 (approximately AED 600), applications are lodged from within the UAE through VFS Global, and standard processing takes around 3 weeks from your […]
Dubai Activity/Tour 2 min
Burj Khalifa Tickets: Prices & Booking Guide
Burj Khalifa tickets in 2026 start from around AED 169 to 179 for the standard At The Top experience (Levels 124 and 125) during non-prime hours, rising to around AED 219 to 250 for prime sunset slots. The higher SKY tier (Level 148) starts from around AED 399, and The Lounge (Levels 152 to 154) […]