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Seychelles holidaysThe privilege of getting away
Some places impress. Others transport you. Across the Indian Ocean, granite islands rise from turquoise waters, ancient forests conceal secluded shores, and time seems to move differently. Come for the beauty; stay for the extraordinary sense of privacy.
About Seychelles
Where nature still feels sacred
There are places you visit, and there are places that stay with you. Seychelles belongs to the latter.
Scattered across the Indian Ocean, these remarkable islands rise from the sea as ancient fragments of granite, shaped by wind, water and time. Great smooth boulders rest beside secluded beaches, while lush mountains and forests descend towards waters of extraordinary clarity. The landscape feels almost timeless — beautifully untouched, yet effortlessly inviting.
Each island has its own rhythm. Mahé brings together the warmth of island life, the charm of Victoria and a green, mountainous interior waiting to be explored. Praslin leads into the ancient world of Vallée de Mai, where towering palms and rare endemic flora create an atmosphere of quiet wonder. On La Digue, bicycles replace the rush of modern life, and the journey itself becomes part of the experience.
Seychelles has protected much of what makes it special. Nearly half of its land remains conserved, allowing forests, wildlife and marine life to flourish with remarkably little intrusion.
And perhaps that is the greatest luxury of Seychelles.
Not more, but less. Less noise. Less hurry. Less of the world.
More time to walk barefoot along a quiet shore. More mornings without an agenda. More moments that belong entirely to you.
Seychelles is not simply somewhere beautiful to go. It is somewhere beautiful to feel.
What to see
Our way into Seychelles
Not simply a list of places, but a carefully chosen collection of experiences that reveal the islands at their most beautiful. From secluded beaches to ancient forests and hidden corners of the archipelago, these are the places we choose for travellers who value authenticity, privacy and a sense of discovery.
BeachAnse Source d’ArgentLa Digue’s shallow, boulder-framed lagoon. Go at low tide in the late afternoon when the day-trippers have gone.
NatureVallée de MaiA UNESCO palm forest on Praslin, home to the coco de mer — the largest seed in the plant kingdom — and the black parrot.
BeachAnse LazioPraslin’s northern beach: deep clear water, takamaka trees for shade, and good snorkelling at the rocky ends.
AdventureMorne Seychellois National ParkMahé's mountainous spine — cloud forest, tea plantations and trails with views over the whole island.
NatureAldabra & Outer IslandsThe world’s largest raised coral atoll and a giant tortoise population larger than the Galápagos. Reached only by expedition.
CultureVictoriaOne of the world’s smallest capitals — a clock tower, a market, and a Hindu temple, all walkable in an hour.Cinematic Seychelles holidays
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Why go
The rare beauty of Seychelles
Some destinations are beautiful. Seychelles feels almost otherworldly. Ancient granite boulders frame secluded shores, lush palm forests rise behind the beaches, and the Indian Ocean unfolds in every shade of blue. Across the islands, nature remains remarkably close — wild, protected and wonderfully unhurried. What makes Seychelles special is not simply its beauty, but the feeling it creates: space to breathe, time to slow down, and the rare privilege of experiencing nature without the crowds.
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Anse Source d’Argent
La Digue’s shallow, boulder-framed lagoon. Go at low tide in the late afternoon when the day-trippers have gone.
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Vallée de Mai
A UNESCO palm forest on Praslin, home to the coco de mer — the largest seed in the plant kingdom — and the black parrot.
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Anse Lazio
Praslin’s northern beach: deep clear water, takamaka trees for shade, and good snorkelling at the rocky ends.
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Morne Seychellois National Park
Mahé's mountainous spine — cloud forest, tea plantations and trails with views over the whole island.
Practical
Planning your visit
- Best time to visit
- April to May and October to November are the transitional months — light winds and calm, clear water. December to March is hotter with north-west winds; June to September is cooler, breezier and better for sailing.
- Getting there
- 4h 30m non-stop to Mahé (SEZ)
- Currency
- Seychellois Rupee (SCR); Euros and Dollars widely accepted
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English and French
- Time zone
- SCT (UTC+4) — no time difference from the UAE
- Entry requirements
- Seychelles issues a visitor’s permit on arrival to all nationalities, subject to proof of accommodation, return ticket and sufficient funds. We confirm the current requirements before travel.
Entry rules, tourism taxes and health requirements change without notice and depend on your passport. Everything above is confirmed by our operations desk before your booking is finalised.
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Questions
Before you book
Do you offer Seychelles holiday packages from Dubai?
Yes, and island-hopping is the part worth getting right. Mahé has the airport and the mountain interior, Praslin the Vallée de Mai, La Digue the bicycles and Anse Source d'Argent. We plan the ferry and inter-island flight timings so the days are not lost to transfers.
Is Seychelles more expensive than the Maldives?
Not necessarily, and it depends on the shape of the trip. Seychelles has guesthouses and self-catering as well as private-island resorts, so the floor is lower and the ceiling is similar. Tell us the standard you want and we quote both in AED.
How long is the flight, and when should we go?
Mahé is 4h 30m non-stop from Dubai. April to May and October to November sit between the two monsoons and give the calmest water and the clearest diving — they are also the two windows that book out first.
How do we move between the islands?
Praslin is a 15-minute flight or one-hour ferry from Mahé. La Digue is a 15-minute ferry from Praslin. A three-island itinerary works well over ten days.
Is it more expensive than the Maldives?
Comparable at the top end, but Seychelles has genuine mid-range options — guesthouses and self-catering — that the Maldives largely does not, so it can work at a wider range of budgets.
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