Autumn break 1448: 6 destinations for 20–28 November

1. Dubai: the closest and easiest break

In November Dubai's weather settles between 25 and 30 degrees, Saudis enter with their national ID, and the flight from Riyadh takes about two hours. Theme parks, sights and beaches for the whole family.

Dubai hotels and the best areas to stay →

2. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada: a warm sea

The Red Sea is warm in November, around 26 degrees, direct flights from Riyadh take about two and a half hours, and Saudis enter Egypt without a visa. Coral reefs, diving and family resorts.

Sharm El Sheikh hotels →

3. AlUla and the Red Sea: within the Kingdom

November is one of AlUla's loveliest months, with mild days and cool nights, and its hotels and resorts fill up over the break, so book early. For the sea, Umluj and the Red Sea resorts have turquoise water.

AlUla hotels and resorts →

4. Phuket and Krabi: the start of the season

November marks the start of the dry season on Thailand's Andaman Sea, when the sea calms and the water clears. Saudis enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days after filling in the digital arrival card (TDAC), and there are direct flights from Riyadh to Bangkok.

Phuket hotels →

5. The Maldives: for honeymooners and families

With the winter season, direct flights from Riyadh to Malé return on flynas from 19 November 2026, about six hours, and the visa is free on arrival. Remember to fill in the online arrival declaration before you fly.

Maldives resorts →

6. Tokyo: autumn colours

Late November is the season of red and gold autumn leaves in Japan, and from 16 November 2026 there is a daily direct Saudia flight from Riyadh to Tokyo. Saudis need a Japanese e-visa, so apply early.

Travel to Japan from Saudi Arabia →

When to book

The break is short and in demand, and prices rise as it gets closer, so book your flights and hotel now, especially for AlUla, the Maldives and Dubai.