UAE residents are looking ahead to plan Eid Al Fitr travel in advance as the holy month of Ramadan nears. According to Skyscanner, April 2 has emerged as the most popular date of departure for travellers during this period.
Over half of the travellers from UAE are seeking trips spanning a week or less while 43 percent are seeking longer trips for up to two weeks.
According to Skyscanner, 10 destinations have emerged in rising popularity during this period including Kazakhstan and Greece.
Eid travel: UAE’s top picks
- Kazakhstan: 195 percent
- Seychelles: 115 percent
- Cyprus: 99 percent
- Japan: 90 percent
- Vietnam: 81 percent
- Oman: 78 percent
- Switzerland: 56 percent
- Kenya: 53 percent
- Mauritius: 52 percent
- Greece: 49 percent
“With Eid Al Fitr just a month away, the majority of UAE travellers we surveyed are keen to make the most of their holidays with breaks to 2 weeks long. We’ve also witnessed a significant year-on-year increase in search destinations such as Kazakhstan, Seychelles and Cyprus as residents look to more culture-focused travel, as well as relaxed holiday destinations this Eid Al Fitr break,” said Skyscanner’s Travel Expert, Ayoub El Mamoun.
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