Khaleeji summer escapes — top 5 destinations

Where GCC travelers go when the summer heat hits 45°C — five reliable, family-friendly destinations with direct flights.

Türkiye (Antalya, Bodrum), Georgia (Batumi), Bosnia (Sarajevo), Maldives, and the UK (Manchester, London) consistently top GCC summer searches. Each combines cooler weather, halal-friendly infrastructure, and direct flights from at least one GCC capital.