142°
Abu Dhabi
“Dubai’s calmer, richer cousin. Guaranteed winter sun, theme parks and a mosque you won’t forget.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
August Bank Holiday 2027 · In 9 months
Seven ideas for August Bank Holiday, from Dublin
Long weekend: Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 3 days
Make it longer: take Fri 30 Jul or Tue 3 Aug off: 4 days for 1 leave day.
Stretch it: take Tue 3 to Fri 6 Aug off (4 leave days) for 9 days off (Sat 31 Jul to Sun 8 Aug).
243°
Doha
“Winter sun with skyscrapers and a very good museum. Do not go in July.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
341°
Dubai
“Winter sun turned up to eleven. Skyscrapers, beaches and a mall with an aquarium.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
437°
Marrakech
“Souks, spice, rooftop sunsets and snake charmers. A full-on assault on the senses, in the best way.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
535°
Antalya
“Ancient ruins, a cracking old town and resort hotels the size of villages. Sun guaranteed.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
636°
Seville
“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
733°
Cancún and the Riviera Maya
“White sand, turquoise sea, Mayan ruins and swimming in cenotes. Long flight, worth it.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
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Make it 9 days off
Take Tue 3 to Fri 6 Aug off (4 leave days).
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