Summer is here and travel is firmly on our radars.

This also means it’s time to top-up with all the holiday essentials.

From hydrating airport-friendly skincare products to tracking pieces to keep your belongings safe, there are many bits and pieces to sort out before you swing into your adventures.

Avoiding stress and hassle by staying prepared, GRAZIA breaks down every last item you may need on your upcoming journey.

Packing Breakdown

Sturdy Check-in Luggage

The guardians of premium baggage, no one pioneers seamless travel like Rimowa. From the impenetrable aluminium hard shell to the signature multi-wheel system, this sleek metallic luggage option promises an uninterrupted smooth experience for your belongings.

If you’ve found yourself on travel-Tok, for city inspo, where to stay or things alike, the Beis brand has undoubtedly climbed its way onto your For You Page. Founded by the Pretty Little Liar lead Shay Mitchell, this bright red check-in luggage is the perfect stand-out piece ce to spot amidst an array of circulating baggage.

Lightweight Carry On

Where Bauhaus is art meets luxury travel, Hermès is a regional favourite in a community that loves the lavish, for good reason.  With a deep blue base and some tasteful geometric shapes printed onto the impeccably crafted piece, this luxury carry-on symbolises flawless travel at every element.

Functional and ultra-sleek, this one-piece epitomises all your travel essentials. Compact in size, this O-Nine carry-on has a front-facing compartment that easily de-attaches, without being tasked with unzipping the main facet. For easy access to your most important belongings, this matte black luggage balances convenience and style flawlessly.

Packing Cubes

Even for the most disorganised travellers, packing cubes are the game-changing pieces that make your entire vacation just that much more seamless. Made almost entirely from recycled materials, Paravel has a been long-time leader in the travel essentials domain. With a clear window to see your belongings without being hassled with unzipping, this set comes with four assorted-sized cubes. Keeping anything, from your undergarments to toiletries, safe and organised in sleek black cubes.

Whether you want to drop this in your carry-on or stash it away in your checked bags, the Bottega Veneta Inteccatio leather packing cubes are the ultimate luxe travel organisation piece. In a warm emerald green colourway, this ultra-stylish Italian travel piece is made from durable calfskin.

AirTags

Let airport panic be a thing of the past by stropping these little metallic tracking devices into all your important belongings. From tracking when your luggage has arrived at baggage claim, to keeping your wallet and purse safe, these Apple devices connect to your iPhone, keeping you stress-free and in the know.

Digital Luggage Scales

Nothing says travel stress like finding out your luggage is overweight at the airport. Avoid all that chaos with a trustworthy hand scale at home. By simply clipping the device onto your luggage handle, this portable Tumi scale displays the weight of your baggage when lifted.

Sort the commute

With a fleet of all-electric, chauffeur-driven cars, Blacklane offers a seamless airport transfer experience – making the start of your journey ideal for summer travels. Every airport pickup includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait time, and the chauffeurs track your flight for any delays. Exclusive VIP lanes at Terminals 1 and 3 in Dubai ensure you are out of the heat within 60 seconds upon arrival back into the emirate.

At the airport

Passport Holder

Probably the most important travel document for any international travel, your passport deserves to be kept safe and protected. Made from premium Italian leather, this Saint Laurent passport holder has additional compartments on the inside for things like IDs, vaccine cards and other official documents that come up.

Portable Charger

Being without battery is a hefty inconvenience in most scenarios, but during airport hassle or aeroplane boredom, it exceeds to new heights. With the speed of a fast wall charger, the Anker 737 power bank may be an investment but it guarantees that your days of low battery are firmly behind you.

Airline App

There’s a range of apps, from fashion to home services, that make life in the UAE easier, and that doesn’t stop when you’re leaving the nation either. From Etihad Airways to Emirates Airlines, you can book, change and track your flights from this one-stop shop. On the other hand, you can tailor your inflight menu, entertainment and more as you wrap up points through the app.

Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Logging out of the chaos, noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have in the travel essentials arena for a multitude of reasons, Not only for a cocoon-like escape into your TV show or album of choice but also for a break from the inevitable hustle and bustle that travel ensues.  Though we already included these Sonos noise-cancelling headphones in our Eid al Adha gift guide, nothing delivers seamless audio quality like these sleek earpieces.

Though not technically an audio piece the Apple AirFly’s are in-flight audio elevators like none other. Compatible with any Bluetooth sound device, bid farewell to aeroplane headphones with this tiny yet mighty device. By plugging it into the headphone socket to your screen, you can watch, listen and indulge with your personal audio devices.

Staying Healthy

Staying non-active for hours on end without clean fresh air can never be great for our health systems. So to outweigh those forces, immunity-boosting vitamins are a body-conscious must-have. Intmsising vitamin D3, Sine, Elderberry and more this multi-vitamin from Rite, can be found on the GCC-based Beauty Tribe. Completely vegan and sugar-free, pop up to 2 of these a day on your travels to give your body some healthy love.

Devoid of any moisture, airplane air doesn’t only leave your skin feeling dry and dehydrated, but your body as well. Packed with six essential electrolytes, Humantra’s plant-based hydration packs come in a range of flavours and quantities.

To Unwind

Small in size, but packed with punch, the This Works Choose Sleep set comes with two travel-friendly products to edge you further to slumber. With a fine mist pillow spray and a pulse-point roll-on, these lavender-infused scents are the final step to seal you into a restful escape.

Functional fashion

Oversized Bag

From travel docs to skincare goodies and even your tech needs, the micro trend craze does not apply in the airport. From the Emirati-owned luxury lifestyle brand Tint Lab, this vegan leather black tote is a strong oversized purse contender for your upcoming summer travels. Spacious in design, the rectangular purse allows ample space for your belongings, while the magnetic snap tab ensures safety and protection.

The GRAZIA team cannot get enough of Miu Miu’s L’Été 2024 collection. Blending refined ease with avant-garde staples, this cognac logo embellished oversized purse ensures all your travel essentials are kept safe in contemporary elegance.

Easy Jacket

Whether you are travelling to a warm climate or getting ready to brace the breeze, some comfortable outerwear is a must-have on any form of travel. Light in weight yet dark in wash this Acne Studios denim jacket is the perfect weightless throwover. With a boxy cut and deep pockets, this elevated piece keeps you warm and covered, without sacrificing the chic refined look.

Comfy hoodie

A piece from one of Saudi’s leading streetwear brands, Noble & Fresh showed off its sleek yet grungy style on the Riyadh Fashion Week runway last season. Continuing on its legacy, this oversized hoodie features a sunset graphic of the Diriyah landscape, with the brand name outlined in the clean minimalist font on the back.

Comfortable Footwear

We have all seen the mule show take over in recent years. With a widening top and a well-cushioned sole, Balenciaga’s buckled take on the slip-on shoes adds some elevation to the mix. In sleek calfskin leather, these black ultra-comfort shoes offer ease, convenience and style.

If you haven’t already got your hands on the Loewe x ON Cloudtilt sneakers from the recent pop-up, your upcoming summer travels are the perfect excuse to upgrade your comfy footwear.

Beauty Essentials

Hydrating Skincare

A best seller for a reason, the Summer Friday Jet Lag mask is a daytime or nightly moisturiser that reformulates even the driest, taut skin. Packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this no-rinse mask revives even the most quenched.

Regardless of how many hours of sleep you actually managed to get, the 111 Skin eye masks are an easy gateway to the fully rested supple look. From minute retonid to returteures skin, to Hyaluronic Acid,get rid of the dark circles and eyebags with a 20-minute pamper sesh with these hydrogel eye stickers.

Sun Protection

Staying SPF-protected is always the most important step in any skincare routine. Whether you’re landing in a tropical sunny safe haven or simply love peering outside your seat’s window, this fragrance-free face sunscreen from Cooola does the trick. Non-greasy, lightweight and hydrating it even acts as the perfect primer under any make-up touchups.

Sanitisation

When travelling, particularly on long-haul flights, hand sanitiser is a must. Before digging into your meal or reapplying skin care, use a few sprays of the rinse-free Aesop hand mist to purify and cleanse your palms.