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  Dubai or Thailand in 2026? Here's How to Actually Decide Every year around this time, the same question shows up in every travel group chat: Dubai or Thailand? Both are short-haul, both are wildly popular with Indian travellers, and both show up on every top international destinations under a week list. But 2026 has thrown a genuine curveball into this comparison — and if you're booking a trip in the next few months, it's worth knowing about before you lock in flights. Here's the short version: Thailand has usually been the cheaper, easier pick for Indian travellers — no visa hassle, lower daily costs, better for longer trips. Dubai has been the faster, more predictable pick — shorter flight, no visa-on-arrival guesswork once you've applied, better suited to short luxury trips or family weekends. That balance is shifting right now, because Thailand's visa rules for Indians are in the middle of a major change. The big one: Thailand's visa-free e...