How our Dubai, Singapore and Bali packages work
Stopping in Dubai splits the long journey to Asia into two shorter flights. Scheduled flights take about 7 hours from London to Dubai, 7.5 to 8 hours on to Singapore, and 2.5 hours to Bali. Allow most of a day for the move from Dubai to Singapore once transfers and check-in are counted.
Dubai and Singapore holidays on their own end in a city. Adding Bali means the last stay is by the sea. Our Dubai, Singapore and Bali planning guide covers sightseeing in each city, and for ideas in Dubai itself, read our Dubai holidays guide.
Who it suits less, and how to tailor it
It suits you less if you dislike packing up twice or want one base for the whole trip. For a single stop on the way to Bali, compare our Dubai and Bali multi-centre holiday, or stay longer on the island with our luxury Bali holidays. Multi-centre holidays from the UK lists other ways to combine the Gulf and Asia.
The cabin makes the biggest difference to the cost. January 2027 and January 2028 are quoted on request, so check with us if you plan to travel in either month.
When is the best time for a Dubai, Singapore and Bali holiday?
No single month is ideal in all three places. October to November and April to May are the best compromise, while June to September is Bali's driest spell but Dubai's hottest. The table sets out the trade-off for your dates.
Typical conditions by month on this route (long-term averages).| Month | Dubai average daily high | Singapore season | Bali (Denpasar) average rainfall |
|---|
| October | 36.5°C | Inter-monsoon, afternoon storms | 68 mm |
| November | 31°C | Inter-monsoon, generally wetter | 149 mm |
| December to January | 24–26°C | North-east monsoon, wettest from December to early January | 299–388 mm |
| February to March | 25–30°C | North-east monsoon, drier and windier until early March, then inter-monsoon | 214–299 mm |
| April to May | 34–37.5°C | Inter-monsoon | 73–115 mm |
| June to September | 39.5–42°C | South-west monsoon | 16–51 mm |
Visas and entry rules for UK passports
British passport holders face three different sets of arrival paperwork on this route. All three countries want a passport valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
Entry rules for British citizens, checked 29 September 2026.| Country | What you need |
|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Free visa stamped on arrival, for up to 90 days in any 180. |
| Singapore | No visa. The immigration officer sets your stay, normally 30 to 90 days. Complete the online SG Arrival Card in the 3 days before you land. |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Visa on arrival, IDR 500,000 by cash or card, 30 days, single entry. Or apply for the e-VOA online at least a week before you travel. Complete the All Indonesia declaration within 72 hours of arrival. Pay the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 online or on arrival. Your passport needs 2 blank pages. |
Rules change, so read the FCDO travel advice for the UAE, Singapore and Indonesia before you book and again before you fly.