Dubai: Skyscanner's latest travel data has identified several destinations offering some of the most affordable return airfares from the UAE this summer, while also highlighting value-for-money destinations for September travellers and lesser-known locations for those seeking alternatives to traditional holiday hotspots. Cheapest summer destinationsAccording to Skyscanner data, Muscat topped the list of the most affordable destinations this summer, with average return airfares from the UAE costing around AED672. Alternatives to popular holiday hotspotsFor travellers looking beyond the most searched destinations, Skyscanner highlighted a number of less-explored locations offering unique travel experiences. These include:Krakow, PolandSantorini, GreeceFaro, PortugalDa Nang, VietnamAlmaty, KazakhstanTbilisi, GeorgiaSkyscanner noted that Budapest, Giza, Krabi and Zanzibar stand out as they appear on both its list of the cheapest summer destinations and among its less-searched destinations, offering travellers a combination of affordability and lower popularity. Skyscanner said the findings highlight growing opportunities for UAE travellers to secure affordable late-summer holidays while exploring a broader range of international destinations.