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South Korea

Tradition at full speed.

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Seoul does something rare: palaces where kings walked five hundred years ago sit a subway stop from neon gaming districts and the studios driving global pop culture. Add street food that turned fried chicken into an art form, autumn mountains on the city’s doorstep and Jeju’s volcanic beaches, and it’s clear why UAE winter demand keeps climbing.

A first trip pairs Seoul with coastal Busan by high-speed rail; families add Everland and the character cafés; food-lovers simply follow the queues.

Where to go

Finding your South Korea

Seoul

Gyeongbokgung’s changing of the guard to Gangnam’s glow — one city, five centuries.

Busan

Beaches, cliff temples and Korea’s great seafood market.

Jeju Island

Volcanic craters, waterfalls and haenyeo free-diving grandmothers.

Gyeongju

The “museum without walls” — royal tombs and gilded temples.

Seasons

When to go

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April – May

Cherry blossom and spring festivals — Seoul at its prettiest.

September – November

Crisp days and blazing autumn foliage in the palace gardens and national parks.

December – February

Cold, clear and atmospheric: ski resorts, street-food steam and festive lights.

Things to experience

Moments worth flying for

Hanbok palace mornings

Rent traditional dress and walk Gyeongbokgung like a drama lead.

Korean BBQ & banchan

Grill-at-table feasts with a local who knows the cuts.

K-pop & K-drama trails

Studios, filming spots and fan cafés for the family’s superfan.

Jjimjilbang spa night

Korea’s bathhouse culture — saunas, sleep rooms and sweet rice drink.

Temple stay

Dawn bells and monastic meals in a mountain monastery.

DMZ day tour

The world’s strangest border, an hour from Seoul.

Where to stay

Styles that suit

Design hotels in Seoul

Myeongdong and Gangnam bases with skyline views.

Hanok guesthouses

Traditional courtyard houses in Bukchon’s lanes.

Jeju beach resorts

Volcanic-coast family stays.

We recommend specific hotels once we know your dates and party — availability and rates are always confirmed by a specialist.

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