The surge reflects a broader trend, Indian Ocean destinations are gaining ground as top choices for UAE travellers seeking both luxury and authenticity
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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
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Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
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VFS Global relocates Dubai visa center, advises early application during peak season
Ahead of the upcoming summer travel season, VFS Global is encouraging travelers to plan their visa applications well in advance
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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
Eid Al Fitr
UAE travellers choose international destinations; Maldives tops list of Eid Al-Fitr
Vietnam, Japan, Italy, and Switzerland have recorded the highest year-on-year growth in demand among UAE travellers
airline bookings
UAE travellers face stress when booking holidays, says new YouGov report
The study found that more than two-thirds of UAE travellers experience at least one stress point during the process
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UAE travellers report $4.6mn savings via dnata-Emirates NBD card in 2024
The programme’s highest redemption in 2024 came through dnata Travel’s Instagram account
American Express
American Express Middle East supports the evolving landscape of luxury travel and experiential gifting
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
Christmas
Revealed: Top European destinations for UAE travellers on Christmas, NYE 2025
Moscow, London and Baku took the top spots this festive season
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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
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