Dubai holidays ‘offer value for money’

Holidays in Dubai could be increasingly tempting, following the publication of new data by the International Currency Exchange.

People thinking of taking a holiday in Dubai could be tempted to leap into action following the publication of research by the International Currency Exchange (ICE).

The company noted that as the August bank holiday draws nearer, people could be tempted to book a last-minute break to grab some sun before the autumn begins and the weather becomes cooler.

As such, it compiled a list of the destinations the currently offer the best value for money when it comes to buying foreign currency.

It was found that the United Arab Emirates dollar is worth 12.68 per cent more in August than it was during January.

Andrew Hamilton, head of marketing for ICE, said: “It’s likely that many families who stayed in the UK this summer will be thinking about a last-minute deal to escape the damp and dreary weather that’s hit much of the country.”

The Met Office recently noted that since the beginning of the school summer holidays, some areas of the UK have seen above-average rainfall.