Award flights to the United Arab Emirates
AwardTool saw award space to the United Arab Emirates from 137 airports in 74 countries in the last 30 days, on 203 international routes into 2 airports, on 16 programs. Lowest business class from Asia: 20,000 miles + $176.16, New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with Flying Blue.
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- Routes with award space
- 203
- Departure airports
- 137
- Lowest business class from Asia
- 20,000 miles + $176.16
- DEL–AUH · Flying Blue
- Lowest economy from Asia
- 10,000 miles + $64.50
- KHI–AUH · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class from Asia
- 40,000 points + $52.86
- DEL–DXB · Aeroplan
Airports in the United Arab Emirates with award space
Arrival airports by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes from other countries.
| Airport | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | 133 | 12,500 points + $90.63RUH–DXB · Aeroplan | 5,000 miles + $87.77MCT–DXB · Skywards |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 70 | 12,500 points + $83.85DOH–AUH · Aeroplan | 5,318 miles + $34.40BAH–AUH · Etihad Guest |
Award routes to the United Arab Emirates by origin country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Origin country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17 | 20,000 miles + $176.16DEL–AUH · Flying Blue | 10,000 miles + $88.29BOM–DXB · Skywards |
| United States | 16 | 66,300 miles + $72.68JFK–DXB · LifeMiles | 24,000 points + $297.40JFK–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| United Kingdom | 10 | 35,700 miles + $410.38LHR–AUH · LifeMiles | 12,000 points + $294.15LHR–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Australia | 7 | 80,000 miles + $76.20SYD–AUH · AAdvantage | 30,000 miles + $221.60MEL–DXB · Skywards |
| China | 7 | 40,000 miles + $14.80CAN–AUH · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $111.40PEK–DXB · Skywards |
| Germany | 7 | 35,700 miles + $110.68FRA–DXB · LifeMiles | 17,500 miles + $186.49FRA–DXB · Skywards |
| Italy | 6 | 40,000 points + $65.48MXP–AUH · Aeroplan | 17,500 miles + $112.64MXP–DXB · Skywards |
| Pakistan | 6 | 25,000 miles + $113.70KHI–AUH · Etihad Guest | 10,000 miles + $64.50KHI–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 | 12,500 points + $90.63RUH–DXB · Aeroplan | 5,000 miles + $102.92RUH–DXB · Skywards |
| Japan | 5 | 75,000 points + $66.40HND–DXB · Aeroplan | 22,500 miles + $40.30NRT–AUH · AAdvantage |
| Spain | 5 | 40,000 points + $103.00AGP–AUH · Aeroplan | 17,500 miles + $111.35MAD–DXB · Skywards |
| Canada | 4 | 66,300 miles + $100.58YYZ–DXB · LifeMiles | 24,000 points + $333.25YUL–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| France | 4 | 40,000 points + $176.20CDG–DXB · Aeroplan | 12,000 points + $181.29CDG–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Indonesia | 4 | 40,000 miles + $16.30CGK–AUH · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $121.45CGK–DXB · Skywards |
| South Africa | 4 | 46,500 miles + $212.10JNB–AUH · Flying Blue | 20,000 miles + $110.54JNB–DXB · Skywards |
| Switzerland | 4 | 35,700 miles + $47.88ZRH–DXB · LifeMiles | 17,500 miles + $122.13GVA–DXB · Skywards |
| Thailand | 4 | 40,000 miles + $36.40BKK–AUH · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $136.34BKK–DXB · Skywards |
| Philippines | 3 | 40,000 miles + $16.50MNL–AUH · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $136.30MNL–DXB · Skywards |
| Turkey | 3 | 22,500 points + $71.80IST–DXB · Aeroplan | 15,000 miles + $117.20IST–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Austria | 2 | 42,500 miles + $69.90VIE–AUH · AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $134.17VIE–DXB · Skywards |
| Bahrain | 2 | 20,000 miles + $191.20BAH–AUH · Etihad Guest | 5,000 miles + $85.75BAH–DXB · Skywards |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 45,000 miles + $82.90DAC–AUH · Etihad Guest | 17,500 miles + $135.06DAC–DXB · Skywards |
| Belgium | 2 | 42,000 miles + $46.16BRU–DXB · LifeMiles | 12,000 points + $174.65BRU–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Brazil | 2 | 90,000 miles + $40.30GRU–DXB · AAdvantage | 29,000 points + $321.50GRU–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Denmark | 2 | 42,500 miles + $78.50CPH–AUH · AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $162.34CPH–DXB · Skywards |
| Egypt | 2 | 30,000 miles + $252.89CAI–AUH · Etihad Guest | 5,500 miles + $112.19CAI–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Greece | 2 | 15,000 points + $67.90ATH–DXB · Atmos | 7,500 points + $67.90ATH–DXB · Atmos |
| Ireland | 2 | 42,500 miles + $14.00DUB–AUH · AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $95.09DUB–DXB · Skywards |
| Israel | 2 | 30,000 miles + $244.27TLV–AUH · Etihad Guest | 7,900 points + $39.08TLV–AUH · TrueBlue |
| Jordan | 2 | 15,000 points + $103.60AMM–DXB · Atmos | 7,500 points + $103.60AMM–DXB · Atmos |
| Kenya | 2 | 35,000 points + $161.35NBO–DXB · Virgin Atlantic | 10,625 miles + $201.35NBO–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Lebanon | 2 | 30,000 miles + $261.17BEY–AUH · Etihad Guest | 10,000 miles + $37.17BEY–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Malaysia | 2 | 40,000 miles + $24.40KUL–AUH · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $114.50KUL–DXB · Skywards |
| Maldives | 2 | 27,000 miles + $321.40MLE–AUH · Flying Blue | 12,000 miles + taxes not reportedMLE–DXB · Smiles |
| Morocco | 2 | 63,000 miles + $514.90CMN–DXB · Skywards | 20,000 miles + $124.38CMN–DXB · Skywards |
| Netherlands | 2 | 40,000 points + $127.78AMS–DXB · Aeroplan | 12,000 points + $193.77AMS–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| New Zealand | 2 | 123,000 miles + $826.90AKL–DXB · Skywards | 32,500 miles + $202.11AKL–DXB · Skywards |
| Oman | 2 | 20,000 miles + $244.80MCT–AUH · Etihad Guest | 5,000 miles + $87.77MCT–DXB · Skywards |
| Portugal | 2 | 42,000 miles + $58.00LIS–DXB · LifeMiles | 12,000 points + $154.88LIS–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Qatar | 2 | 12,500 points + $83.85DOH–AUH · Aeroplan | 6,000 miles + $129.65DOH–AUH · Etihad Guest |
Showing 40 of 74 countries, those with the most routes.
Departure airports with award space to the United Arab Emirates
Departure airports by number of routes.
- Ahmedabad (AMD) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Amman (AMM) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Amsterdam (AMS) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Athens (ATH) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Bahrain (BAH) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Barcelona (BCN) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Beirut (BEY) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Bangkok (BKK) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Bangalore (BLR) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Mumbai (BOM) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Boston (BOS) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Brussels (BRU) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Cairo (CAI) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Guangzhou (CAN) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Kolkata (CCU) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Jakarta (CGK) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Colombo (CMB) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Casablanca (CMN) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Cochin (COK) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Copenhagen (CPH) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Dhaka (DAC) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- New Delhi (DEL) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Doha (DOH) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Bali (DPS) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Dublin (DUB) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Dusseldorf (DUS) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Rome (FCO) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Frankfurt (FRA) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Geneva (GVA) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Phuket (HKT) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Hyderabad (HYD) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Washington Dulles (IAD) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Seoul Incheon (ICN) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Islamabad (ISB) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Istanbul (IST) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Jeddah (JED) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- New York JFK to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Johannesburg (JNB) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
- Karachi (KHI) to the United Arab Emirates2 routes
97 more airports with fewer routes are not in this list; 41 of them are in the route table.
Award routes to the United Arab Emirates
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within the United Arab Emirates are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 miles + $138.41Skywards · 329 dates | 50,000 miles + $485.03Skywards · 330 dates | 550,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 5 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dubai (DXB) | 10,000 miles + $96.06Skywards · 254 dates | 22,500 points + $57.66Aeroplan · 315 dates | 75,400 points + $57.76Aeroplan · 12 dates | Yes | 6 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $193.77Virgin Atlantic · 230 dates | 40,000 points + $127.78Aeroplan · 316 dates | 123,200 points + $520.05Qantas · 209 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Athens (ATH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 15,107 miles + $125.90Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 40,000 points + $70.58Aeroplan · 322 dates | — | Yes | 4 |
| Athens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB) | 7,500 points + $67.90Atmos · 321 dates | 15,000 points + $67.90Atmos · 283 dates | 78,400 points + $448.53Qantas · 37 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Bali (DPS) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $119.96Skywards · 279 dates | 65,500 miles + $269.90Flying Blue · 7 dates | 172,700 points + $504.68Qantas · 9 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 9 |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 23,000 miles + $142.20Flying Blue · 37 dates | 40,000 miles + $36.40AAdvantage · 239 dates | 50,000 miles + $47.30AAdvantage · 124 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 8 |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $136.34Skywards · 317 dates | 53,500 miles + $291.50Flying Blue · 11 dates | 86,000 points + $518.01Velocity · 120 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $107.01Skywards · 317 dates | 59,000 miles + $449.68Skywards · 317 dates | 123,200 points + $449.22Qantas · 173 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $111.40Skywards · 327 dates | 69,000 miles + $401.17Skywards · 319 dates | 87,000 miles + $159.60Etihad Guest · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 9 |
| Boston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,000 points + $64.20Atmos · 251 dates | 70,000 miles + $55.40AAdvantage · 1 date | 115,000 miles + $48.20AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 8 |
| Brussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $174.65Virgin Atlantic · 192 dates | 42,000 miles + $46.16LifeMiles · 188 dates | 123,200 points + $476.58Qantas · 195 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Budapest (BUD) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $115.17Skywards · 316 dates | 59,000 miles + $435.28Skywards · 301 dates | 123,200 points + $458.49Qantas · 111 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 5,500 miles + $112.19Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 30,000 miles + $252.89Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 30,000 miles + $84.09AAdvantage · 285 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 4 |
| Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 points + $50.56Aeroplan · 330 dates | 22,500 points + $50.56Aeroplan · 331 dates | 75,000 points + $50.76Aeroplan · 124 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $297.40Virgin Atlantic · 65 dates | 70,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 130 dates | 163,000 points + $35.86Virgin Atlantic · 7 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $162.34Skywards · 305 dates | 59,000 miles + $516.10Skywards · 327 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dubai (DXB) | 27,000 points + $337.30Virgin Atlantic · 12 dates | 70,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 149 dates | 234,500 points + $835.40Qantas · 10 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Dhaka (DAC) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $135.06Skywards · 329 dates | 56,000 miles + $311.19Skywards · 330 dates | — | Yes | 5 |
| Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 6,000 miles + $129.65Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 12,500 points + $83.85Aeroplan · 328 dates | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 318 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 317 dates | 14,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 128 dates | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 324 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Dublin (DUB) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $95.09Skywards · 311 dates | 59,000 miles + $439.08Skywards · 325 dates | 147,800 points + $438.09Qantas · 206 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Dusseldorf (DUS) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $157.55Skywards · 313 dates | 59,000 miles + $499.42Skywards · 311 dates | 123,200 points + $499.95Qantas · 203 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $186.49Skywards · 319 dates | 35,700 miles + $110.68LifeMiles · 261 dates | 123,200 points + $528.86Qantas · 157 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Geneva (GVA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $41.20AAdvantage · 309 dates | 40,000 points + $75.88Aeroplan · 267 dates | 62,500 miles + $41.20AAdvantage · 5 dates | Yes | 6 |
| Geneva (GVA) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $169.82Virgin Atlantic · 1 date | 40,000 points + $75.88Aeroplan · 311 dates | 123,200 points + $463.39Qantas · 48 dates | Yes | 8 |
| Hamburg (HAM) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $148.60Skywards · 310 dates | 40,000 points + $107.60Aeroplan · 322 dates | 123,200 points + $491.01Qantas · 88 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $121.82Skywards · 327 dates | 40,000 miles + $49.60AAdvantage · 127 dates | 50,000 miles + $96.80AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 6 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $149.56Skywards · 329 dates | 40,000 miles + $48.40AAdvantage · 67 dates · Mixed cabin | 50,000 miles + $59.30AAdvantage · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 9 |
| Hyderabad (HYD) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 points + $55.56Aeroplan · 324 dates | 22,500 points + $55.56Aeroplan · 324 dates | 78,400 points + $318.13Qantas · 174 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 15,000 miles + $117.20Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 28,000 miles + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 316 dates | 682,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 162 dates | Yes | 6 |
| Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 points + $54.60Aeroplan · 327 dates | 22,500 points + $71.80Aeroplan · 327 dates | 78,400 points + $439.51Qantas · 191 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Jeddah (JED) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,000 miles + $102.92Skywards · 295 dates | 20,000 miles + $279.16Skywards · 272 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $110.54Skywards · 326 dates | 63,000 miles + $384.82Skywards · 321 dates | 147,800 points + $385.10Qantas · 172 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $114.50Skywards · 321 dates | 61,200 points + $167.38Qantas · 314 dates · Mixed cabin | 123,200 points + $445.00Qantas · 159 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $45.20AAdvantage · 293 dates | 42,000 miles + $58.00LifeMiles · 4 dates | 120,792 miles + $488.50Etihad Guest · 3 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $154.88Virgin Atlantic · 223 dates | 42,000 miles + $58.00LifeMiles · 120 dates | 147,800 points + $457.95Qantas · 129 dates | Yes | 11 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $190.10AAdvantage · 305 dates | 35,700 miles + $410.38LifeMiles · 248 dates | 62,500 miles + $396.40AAdvantage · 258 dates | Yes | 11 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $294.15Virgin Atlantic · 237 dates | 35,700 miles + $398.58LifeMiles · 229 dates | 62,500 miles + $407.10AAdvantage · 37 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 15 |
| London Stansted (STN) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $243.05Skywards · 301 dates | 771,100 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | 123,200 points + $774.99Qantas · 111 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) | 27,000 points + $332.20Virgin Atlantic · 62 dates | 70,000 miles + $32.10AAdvantage · 54 dates · Mixed cabin | 215,000 points + $64.20Atmos · 152 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $111.35Skywards · 319 dates | 59,000 miles + $453.19Skywards · 303 dates | 123,200 points + $453.19Qantas · 50 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Maldives (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 14,500 miles + $141.40Flying Blue · 91 dates | 27,000 miles + $321.40Flying Blue · 5 dates | 61,000 points + $934.94Velocity · 174 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Manchester (MAN) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $254.00Skywards · 311 dates | 59,000 miles + $778.87Skywards · 324 dates | 123,200 points + $779.14Qantas · 192 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Manila (MNL) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $136.30Skywards · 319 dates | 40,000 miles + $26.80AAdvantage · 294 dates · Mixed cabin | 146,200 points + $521.74Qantas · 88 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 11 |
| Miami (MIA) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $297.50Virgin Atlantic · 53 dates | 70,000 miles + $11.80AAdvantage · 52 dates | 234,500 points + $835.40Qantas · 14 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $30.80AAdvantage · 303 dates | 40,000 points + $65.48Aeroplan · 316 dates | 81,000 miles + $475.80Etihad Guest · 57 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $112.64Skywards · 326 dates | 40,000 points + $65.48Aeroplan · 315 dates | 123,200 points + $455.32Qantas · 163 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Montreal (YUL) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $333.25Virgin Atlantic · 33 dates | 70,000 points + $89.90Atmos · 191 dates | 347,848 points + $85.00Aeroplan · 3 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Munich (MUC) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $166.42Skywards · 314 dates | 42,000 miles + $76.88LifeMiles · 217 dates | 123,200 points + $508.16Qantas · 136 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 10,625 miles + $201.35Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 35,000 miles + $58.88LifeMiles · 108 dates | 190,999 miles + $455.70Etihad Guest · 4 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) | 11,500 points + $146.35Virgin Atlantic · 317 dates | 35,000 points + $161.35Virgin Atlantic · 324 dates | 411,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 244 dates | Yes | 5 |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB) | 10,000 miles + $88.76Skywards · 266 dates | 22,500 points + $52.86Aeroplan · 324 dates | 40,000 points + $52.86Aeroplan · 6 dates | Yes | 9 |
| New York JFK to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,000 points + $64.20Atmos · 328 dates | 70,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 155 dates | 164,000 miles + $754.90Etihad Guest · 119 dates | Yes | 5 |
| New York JFK to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $297.40Virgin Atlantic · 230 dates | 66,300 miles + $72.68LifeMiles · 129 dates | 205,000 points + $835.40Qantas · 15 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Newark (EWR) to Dubai (DXB) | 41,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 321 dates | 88,000 miles + $23.80MileagePlus · 199 dates | 205,000 points + $835.40Qantas · 16 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Nice (NCE) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $136.50Skywards · 324 dates | 59,000 miles + $554.69Skywards · 324 dates | 123,200 points + $554.84Qantas · 40 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Orlando (MCO) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $297.70Virgin Atlantic · 22 dates | 139,200 points + $1,608.20Qantas · 29 dates · Mixed cabin | 115,000 miles + $14.90AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $181.29Virgin Atlantic · 279 dates | 40,000 points + $176.20Aeroplan · 327 dates | 123,200 points + $585.10Qantas · 78 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Phuket (HKT) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $136.34Skywards · 289 dates | 69,000 miles + $461.47Skywards · 309 dates | 123,200 points + $461.47Qantas · 38 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Prague (PRG) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $114.95Skywards · 312 dates | 40,000 points + $68.08Aeroplan · 321 dates | 880,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 6 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,000 miles + $102.92Skywards · 324 dates | 12,500 points + $90.63Aeroplan · 322 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Rome (FCO) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $128.25Skywards · 310 dates | 59,000 miles + $470.56Skywards · 316 dates | 123,200 points + $469.99Qantas · 181 dates | Yes | 3 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB) | 27,000 points + $336.70Virgin Atlantic · 29 dates | 70,000 miles + $22.10AAdvantage · 50 dates · Mixed cabin | 215,000 points + $64.20Atmos · 144 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 13 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Dubai (DXB) | 26,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | 70,000 miles + $24.70AAdvantage · 72 dates · Mixed cabin | 115,000 miles + $2,170.60AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 13 |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $109.15Skywards · 307 dates | 59,100 points + $79.70Aeroplan · 307 dates · Mixed cabin | 147,800 points + $410.15Qantas · 27 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $111.40Skywards · 318 dates | 69,000 miles + $401.17Skywards · 304 dates | 147,800 points + $401.17Qantas · 144 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $146.04Skywards · 327 dates | 60,000 points + $72.20Atmos · 300 dates | 95,000 points + $88.20Aeroplan · 4 dates | Yes | 8 |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 29,000 points + $321.50Virgin Atlantic · 26 dates | 90,000 miles + $40.30AAdvantage · 17 dates | — | Yes | 10 |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $127.68Skywards · 305 dates | 65,000 miles + $158.60Etihad Guest · 328 dates · Mixed cabin | 147,800 points + $459.48Qantas · 47 dates | Yes | 8 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Dubai (DXB) | 25,000 miles + $149.73Skywards · 289 dates | 83,000 miles + $484.03Skywards · 246 dates | 153,500 points + $494.54Qantas · 147 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 3 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 28,500 points + $266.48Virgin Atlantic · 3 dates | 70,000 miles + $57.20AAdvantage · 3 dates | 115,000 miles + $57.20AAdvantage · 2 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $333.48Virgin Atlantic · 12 dates | 66,300 miles + $100.58LifeMiles · 91 dates | 115,000 miles + $57.30AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 13 |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Dubai (DXB) | 35,000 miles + $237.50Flying Blue · 319 dates | 88,000 miles + $90.20MileagePlus · 220 dates · Mixed cabin | 210,000 miles + $765.60Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 6 |
| Venice (VCE) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $113.51Skywards · 309 dates | 59,000 miles + $455.37Skywards · 293 dates | 123,200 points + $456.37Qantas · 91 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Vienna (VIE) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $134.17Skywards · 314 dates | 59,000 miles + $476.01Skywards · 313 dates | 123,200 points + $476.05Qantas · 205 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Warsaw (WAW) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $108.87Skywards · 322 dates | 40,000 points + $58.98Aeroplan · 325 dates | 123,200 points + $436.68Qantas · 81 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 320 dates | 70,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 81 dates | 220,000 miles + $762.80Etihad Guest · 9 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $297.80Virgin Atlantic · 50 dates | 70,000 points + $39.00Atmos · 93 dates | 234,500 points + $835.40Qantas · 8 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 miles + $118.67Skywards · 320 dates | 35,700 miles + $47.88LifeMiles · 113 dates | 123,200 points + $456.27Qantas · 184 dates | Yes | 7 |
Showing the 80 of 203 routes with the most award dates.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest awards by month to the United Arab Emirates
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 201 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 118 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 196 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 116 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 112 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 198 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 113 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 203 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 103 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 199 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 97 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 203 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 106 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 199 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 111 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 203 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 107 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 198 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 110 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 203 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 110 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 197 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 118 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 103 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 198 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 102 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 108 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 197 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 102 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 107 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 197 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 97 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 108 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 197 routes | 27,500 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 90 routes | |
| 5,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 202 routes | 18,000 milesBAH–DXB · Skywards · 106 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 197 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 95 routes | |
| 7,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 196 routes | 32,500 milesLHR–AUH · AAdvantage · 54 routes | 12,500 pointsDOH–AUH · Aeroplan · 191 routes | 21,000 AviosDOH–AUH · Privilege Club · 48 routes | |
| 42,500 milesYYZ–AUH · LifeMiles · 6 routes | — | 93,000 milesYYZ–AUH · Miles&Smiles · 6 routes | — |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space to the United Arab Emirates
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 104 | 20,000 miles + $265.66MCT–DXB · Skywards | 5,000 miles + $87.77MCT–DXB · Skywards |
| GOL Smiles | 91 | 64,100 miles + taxes not reportedADD–DXB · Smiles | 12,000 miles + taxes not reportedMLE–DXB · Smiles |
| Etihad Guest | 90 | 20,000 miles + $261.23JED–AUH · Etihad Guest | 5,318 miles + $34.40BAH–AUH · Etihad Guest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 83 | 46,000 points + $439.51IST–DXB · Qantas | 22,800 points + $105.84IST–DXB · Qantas |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 77 | 30,000 miles + $43.99CAI–AUH · AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $39.19CAI–AUH · AAdvantage |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 75 | 19,500 points + $116.94DOH–DXB · Velocity | 11,000 points + $60.49DOH–AUH · Velocity |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55 | 12,500 points + $83.85DOH–AUH · Aeroplan | 7,500 points + $83.85DOH–AUH · Aeroplan |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 49 | 20,000 miles + $176.16DEL–AUH · Flying Blue | 10,500 miles + $79.08TLV–AUH · Flying Blue |
| United MileagePlus | 44 | 45,000 miles + $51.89CAI–AUH · MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $47.19CAI–DXB · MileagePlus |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 42 | 28,000 miles + taxes not reportedIST–AUH · Miles&Smiles | 18,000 miles + taxes not reportedIST–AUH · Miles&Smiles |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35 | 15,000 points + $103.60AMM–DXB · Atmos | 7,500 points + $59.15DOH–AUH · Atmos |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35 | 35,000 miles + $58.88NBO–AUH · LifeMiles | 17,500 miles + $58.88NBO–AUH · LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33 | 40,000 miles + $51.73RUH–DXB · SkyMiles | 22,500 miles + $51.73RUH–DXB · SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26 | 35,000 points + $161.35NBO–DXB · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $146.35NBO–DXB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 9 | 14,000 Avios + taxes not reportedDOH–DXB · Privilege Club | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reportedDOH–AUH · Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 2 | — | 7,900 points + $39.08TLV–AUH · TrueBlue |
Transferable points to the United Arab Emirates
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to the United Arab Emirates, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Capital One miles182 routes
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Bilt points181 routes
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Citi points181 routes
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Amex points147 routes
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Chase points94 routes
- Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Wells Fargo points62 routes
Questions about award flights to the United Arab Emirates
What's the lowest business-class award to the United Arab Emirates AwardTool has seen?
From Asia, the lowest was 20,000 miles + $176.16, New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space on that route on 7 departure dates in the last 30 days. From any origin, the lowest was 12,500 points + $83.85, Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space on that route on 328 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award to the United Arab Emirates AwardTool has seen?
From Asia, the lowest was 10,000 miles + $64.50, Karachi (KHI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with Etihad Guest, which showed economy award space on that route on 330 departure dates in the last 30 days. From any origin, the lowest was 5,000 miles + $87.77, Muscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB), with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space on that route on 329 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries had award space to the United Arab Emirates?
India with 17 routes, United States with 16 routes, United Kingdom with 10 routes, Australia with 7 routes, China with 7 routes, Germany with 7 routes, Italy with 6 routes, Pakistan with 6 routes, Saudi Arabia with 6 routes, Japan with 5 routes and 64 other countries, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in the United Arab Emirates had the most award routes from other countries?
Dubai (DXB) with 133 routes and Abu Dhabi (AUH) with 70 routes, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards to the United Arab Emirates lowest?
Departures in Jan 2027: 12,500 points DOH to AUH with Air Canada Aeroplan, open on 31 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space to the United Arab Emirates?
Emirates Skywards (104 routes), GOL Smiles (91 routes), Etihad Guest (90 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (83 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (77 routes), Virgin Australia Velocity (75 routes) and 10 other programs. Emirates Skywards had the most routes.