UAE travellers planning Eid Al Fitr holidays may see air fares and hotel costs surge by between 15 and 30 per cent, according to travel firm Musafir.com.
With the Eid holidays coming at the end of this month, UAE residents are considering vacation options, with a noticeable shift towards family-oriented, spontaneous, and experiential travel.
Nearly 60 per cent of travellers are choosing outbound trips, while 40-45 per cent are booking for inbound travel to welcome family and friends for local celebrations.
UAE Eid Al Fitr holidays
Many expats are also taking this opportunity to visit their home countries, highlighting the emotional and cultural significance of Eid as a time for reunions and togetherness.
This increase in travel demand has driven a 30 per cent rise in the popularity of Eid travel packages compared to last year.
With the surge in demand, airfares on popular routes have climbed by 15-20 per cent, and hotel rates have risen by 20-30 per cent during peak travel periods, said Musafir.
As a result, all-inclusive holiday packages have become an attractive option, offering travellers an affordable and stress-free way to plan their trips.
Popular destinations this year include the CIS countries—Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia—thanks to their ease of access with visa-on-arrival or e-visa options.
Meanwhile, interest in Europe – Swiss, Italy, Germany, Latvia, France etc., Southeast Asia and African destinations like Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Kenya, and Zanzibar is on the rise, as UAE residents seek unique cultural experiences, affordable luxury, and unforgettable culinary journeys.
While spontaneous travel remains a trend, many are also planning ahead for visa-dependent destinations, such as Europe and Japan.
Raheesh Babu, COO of musafir.com, speaking about the Eid holidays, said, “Eid-Al-Fitr, Eid-Al-Adha, as well as the summer and winter breaks, are peak travel seasons where we see a huge upsurge in outbound travel.
“People increasingly use these holidays to explore new destinations, a trend that has been growing year after year.
“Post-COVID, we have witnessed a steady growth of 20-25 per cent annually in travel demand”.
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