Expedia data highlights sharp increases from Saudi Arabia and the UAE as supporters plan trips to North America for 2026
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India tops list of travel hotspots for UAE National Day weekend
Skyscanner data shows six Indian cities among the most searched destinations for UAE residents planning short breaks during the four-day holiday
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Egypt, Georgia and UK top winter travel list for UAE residents
Visa platform Atlys reports strong demand for short-haul getaways and extended European holidays as UAE travellers plan winter escapes
Bahrain
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain driving Gulf’s travel boom
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman are powering a new phase of growth in Gulf travel, as premium airport experiences become the new regional standard, according to Dragonpass data
Saudi travellers
Saudi travellers 2025: Europe tops Wego searches as domestic bookings reach 35 per cent
Wego reports Saudi summer 2025 travel split between Europe and staycations
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Paris, Phuket top UAE travel bookings as residents opt for late-summer getaways
Rounding out the top five most-booked international destinations were the UK, Turkey, and the Maldives
Summer holidays
UAE summer 2025: September named best month for island travel in new Expedia report
Expedia data shows rising interest in specific islands amongst UAE travellers with Cyprus in the lead
Emirates
Emirates reveals top summer 2025 travel trends as Vietnam, Mauritius and Sri Lanka lead global demand
Vietnam, Mauritius and Sri Lanka top Emirates’ 2025 summer travel list as global bookings surge
Mastercard
2025 travel trends: Nature, food and wellness drive holiday spending says Mastercard
Travel with purpose and currency fluctuation have an impact on holiday spending, according to Mastercard research
Arabian Travel Market
Middle East business travel spending set for 6.1% growth in 2025, say experts at Arabian Travel Market
The Middle East accounts for 1.2% of global business travel spending and has performed better than any other region post-COVID, according to the 2024 GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook report
Airfares
TikTok-trending destinations see over 40% search increase, Expedia reports
Expedia’s TikTok-driven travel guide reveals top 2025 destinations with insider tips and deals
Artificial intelligence
AI to accelerate visa processing in UAE amidst massive surge in travel demand
AI-driven platforms are transforming visa applications in the UAE, streamlining processes amid soaring demand for Schengen, US, and Asia-bound travel
Eid Al Fitr
UAE sees record surge in flight bookings, fuelled by Eid Al Fitr, spring break rush
Industry players report a 65% jump in overall bookings compared to the previous Eid period, which is expected to go up significantly higher this week as the festival date closes
travel destinations
UAE travel searches follow award-nominated films, says new Expedia report
The travel company has documented significant increases in interest to locations that have appeared on screen
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
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
