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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
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
Bahrain
Surge in ‘workation’ in GCC as CEOs, business owners and top-paid expats take overseas family outings at whims
Seeking finest experiences such as sessions with top hairdressers, getting luxurious facials and shopping at top-end designer places are among the ‘to do’ items for their family members, while CEOs continue with company work on the go
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
Abu Dhabi
Emirates vs Etihad: Business class services, amenities, features
Here is all you need to know about the business class offerings for Emirates and Etihad
Amsterdam
Amsterdam to Dubai and beyond: Meet the couple ditching flights to travel the world by land
This isn’t just travel; it is a profound exploration of landscapes, cultures, and the spaces in between that are often overlooked in the rush to reach destinations
air travel
Dubai to London: How to fly business class for just AED7k
Emirates, the dominant carrier on this route, offers round-trip fares starting at AED 20,000
Dining experience
Inside SpaceVIP’s $495k dining experience to space
The ultra-luxurious Neptune capsule features custom recliners, a space spa, a bar, and large windows for viewing
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
Dubai travel
In pictures: UAE tops TikTok’s most-watched destinations for 2024
With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media apps in the world.
Summer
UAE summer 2024: Flight tickets under AED1,000 from Dubai
Here is all you need to know about budget friendly round-trip tickets to destinations including including India, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi and Oman
Airlines
UAE summer 2024: Emirates, SalamAir, Air Arabia offers for maximum savings on flight tickets
Here are all the airline offers in the UAE and GCC to know about
Maldives
Review: The Ozen Collection – Where Maldivian luxury meets sustainable paradise
What The Ozen Collection offers is not just luxury accommodations, but a gateway to experiencing the Maldives in all its multifaceted glory
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
leisure destination
Trending budget-friendly travel destinations for UAE travellers this summer
Travel experts have unveiled the best travel deals for July and August