Following the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran and the FCO’s lifting of advice against all but essential travel to the area, Travelbag’s Michelle Amor says: “The change to FCO advice is excellent news.

"Not only does it reopen the hugely popular Dubai for British holiday makers, but holidays to destinations such as Thailand, the Maldives and Sri Lanka will become far more affordable, now that holidaymakers can transit via the Middle East once again.”

Travelbag also says that British travellers will immediately benefit from keen holiday prices, as tourism to the Middle East rebuilds. The company currently has luxury city breaks to Dubai with savings of up to 40% off original prices.

– 1st July : 5 nights, 5* Dubai from £899pp, saving £460pp, free room and half-board upgrade: Travelbag (www.travelbag.co.uk) has a £445pp saving for those able to head to the sunshine state on 1st July. Five nights in five-star comfort at the glitzy, luxurious 5* Andaz Dubai The Palm, By Hyatt costs £999pp, was £2440pp, including a free upgrade to a sea view room and free half board, direct return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and return private transfers, based on two sharing.

– 12th August : 5 nights 5* Dubai £989pp, saving £445pp, free half board upgrade: Direct flights from Gatwick to Dubai, a free half board upgrade, and a saving of £445pp are included in Travelbag’s offer of five nights at the 5* Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai, departing on 12th August, now £989pp, was £1434pp, departs 12th August, based on two sharing.

– 3rd September : 5 nights 5* Dubai, £939pp, saving £600pp: Stay in ultimate luxury in the heart of Dubai, at the 5* Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, on a private stretch of Jumeirah Beach. Travelbag has a £600pp saving off a five-night stay, departing 3rd September, was £1539pp, now £939pp, including direct return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and return private transfers. Based on two sharing.

Travelbag 0203 393 9620, travelbag.co.uk.