Newcastle's training trip to Saudi Arabia, the nation of their owners, is a "football decision for the benefit of the players", says manager Eddie Howe.
United head to the Middle East after Saturday's Premier League game against Leeds, with their next match on 8 February after the international break.
There "won't be any distractions", the players are "my only focus" added Howe.
The club is 80% owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, whose chairman is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The controversial takeover in October led to questions about whether it was an attempt "sportswash" the country's human rights record.