AFTER a bargain family break? All-inclusive getaways to far-flung sunshine spots are seeing huge price cuts for this summer – so get booking.
The United Arab Emirates boasts the largest price drop, with holiday providers and hotels launching mega deals to entice Brits back after the outbreak of war in Iran, according to data from TravelSupermarket and icelolly.com.
All-inclusive family breaks in particular are looking cheap as chips, with the nightly cost of getaways down 25 per cent on the previous year in the UAE.
The study looked at all-inclusive seven-night family breaks departing in August to popular holiday destinations, factoring in inflation, and found that, on average, a Middle East holiday would set families back just £169pp per night in August this year.
Last year, it would have been £226pp per night.
Chris Webber, Head of Holidays and Deals at TravelSupermarket, said: “Events in the Middle East have made some families think twice about where they travel this summer, and tour operators have responded by cutting prices.
“The result is destinations like the UAE and Egypt are offering some of the best value we’ve seen in years.”
The Dominican Republic has seen the second largest fall in prices, with dips of around 11 per cent on average from the previous year.
The average cost of a family getaway there would be £228pp per night this year, compared with £257pp per night in 2025.
Mauritius placed third in the price drop table, having seen a 10.9 per cent dip since 2025.
Mid-haul destinations such as Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are also looking more affordable than they were last year, with reductions of 8.1 per cent, 6.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively.
Malta is the only European destination to see prices drop in 2026.
The average August cost fell from £137pp per night in 2025 to £136 in 2026, a dip of 0.9 per cent.
By comparison, some of Brits’ favourite European holiday hotspots have seen hikes since August last year.
Prices for Greece have risen by five per cent on all-inclusive family holidays.
Spain had the second-largest hike, with average costs rising by 3.9 per cent on the previous year.
But it was still one of the poll’s less expensive destinations for August 2026, with an average nightly cost of £155pp.
Overall, research shows Morocco looks set to be the cheapest destination.
An all-inclusive family holiday there will cost families as little as £120pp per night in August – a proper bargain when you consider flights, accommodation and all food and drink is included.
This was followed by Tunisia, Bulgaria and Malta, where the average August breaks are £124, £126 and £136pp per night respectively.
Chris said: “After a few years of holiday prices only seeming to move one way, it’s encouraging to see all-inclusive prices looking pretty steady for 2026.
“For families who are comfortable travelling further afield, there are genuine savings to be had — and comparing prices across providers is the best way to see where your budget stretches furthest.”