According to American Express Middle East, today’s travellers are seeking more than just a destination – they’re in pursuit of curated journeys that cater to their individual preferences while offering enhanced comfort and exclusivity
UAE travellers
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Christmas
Revealed: Top European destinations for UAE travellers on Christmas, NYE 2025
Moscow, London and Baku took the top spots this festive season
travel destinations
UAE outbound travel trends for festive season revealed
The most popular departure dates fall between December 14 and 18, as travellers opt to extend their holiday breaks for maximum enjoyment
Abu Dhabi
France, Italy top visa destinations for UAE residents, data shows
New data shows France and Italy top UAE visa applications, but a surprising regional powerhouse came in third
leisure and tourism
UAE National Day 2024: dnata reveals weekend offers at luxury Maldives resorts
With travel time of just over four hours, the Maldives continues to be a preferred destination for GCC travellers seeking tropical escapes
tourism industry
Outbound travel bookings see massive surge as UAE travellers’ winter and National Day vacation demand sees major boost
Short trips seem to be in vogue this year for UAE travellers, with nearby tourist destinations such as Istanbul, Tbilisi, Baku and Amman seeing maximum bookings
Musafir
Travel experts reveal UAE National Day 2024 holiday trends; bookings increase, popular destinations, visa-planning
UAE travel specialist musafir.com highlights UAE National Day 2024 holiday booking trends
Skyscanner
UAE travellers to spend more on vacation this year, trends revealed: Skyscanner
The desire for travel remains strong among UAE residents, with 71 percent planning to increase their vacation spending in the coming year
Expedia
Expedia reveals top 2025 travel trends for UAE and global tourists
The platform’s destinations of the year are near popular hotspots, making them ideal day trips while also being attractive as main attractions
Saudi Arabia
Travel trends: UAE, Saudi travellers embrace ‘Slow’, ‘Solo’ holidays amidst shift towards longer stays
According to a survey, a significant number of travellers from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have already embarked on slow holidays
travel insurance
Travel insurance demand surges 182% in UAE as travellers seek safeguards
According to Policybazaar.ae, the surge is primarily fuelled by travellers aged between 25 and 40 years, who constitute 85 percent of the inquiries
Electronic Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
What will the EU’s new Entry-Exit System mean for UAE travellers?
After several delays, the new system is on track to launch in November this year
UAE
UAE summer 2024: Most popular vacation spots for residents in August revealed
Europe, USA, UK, Salalah, Abha (Saudi Arabia), Almaty, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Greece, Kenya, and Zanzibar are popular this year
schengen visa
Schengen Visa delays: UAE travel experts warn residents to apply in advance as delays mount due to high demand
Travel experts advise UAE residents applying for Schengen Visas to allow 6 months as demand is high since two years, causing delays in processing
Al Noor Island
Sharjah’s Al Noor Island listed among top 10 attractions in the Middle East
Developed and managed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, the destination offers a unique blend of nature, art, and entertainment
leisure destination
Trending budget-friendly travel destinations for UAE travellers this summer
Travel experts have unveiled the best travel deals for July and August
Airfares
UAE travel: Skyscanner reveals cheapest week to book summer holidays
Waiting to take off until mid-August can bring big savings, Skyscanner research shows