Dubai/UAE vs Turkey for a beach vacation — which is better?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Opinions differ: some prefer Turkey for snorkeling and cheaper beach holidays, while others love the Persian Gulf in the UAE, saying the Mediterranean is colder and has less marine life.
What the community said
For a beach holiday, the commenter prefers the UAE or the Maldives rather than Egypt.
5 days ago Maldives
After a trial trip to Egypt, the traveler decided to consider the UAE and says the overall holiday standard there is significantly higher.
5 days ago UAE
One traveler says she's genuinely in love with UAE — visits often and has explored a lot there. After 20+ trips to Turkey, the Persian Gulf still gives her a special feeling, and that didn't change even after visiting Egypt or the Maldives. She ended up buying an apartment in Dubai.
21 days ago Dubai (apartment purchase)
Another chat member disagrees that Turkey is better for beach holidays — for them, UAE feels more appealing, and the Mediterranean is colder with less varied marine flora and fauna.
21 days ago
Someone points out that Turkey is better for snorkeling and also wins for budget beach holidays compared to both Egypt and UAE.
21 days ago Turkey (snorkeling)