Staycations Surge as 87% of UAE Residents Choose Short Eid Getaways Over Long-Haul Travel

Why More UAE Residents Choose Staycations Over Long-Haul Trips This Summer

As summer approaches, a notable shift is emerging in the travel habits of UAE residents, with a growing preference for staycations over traditional long-haul holidays. According to recent reports, factors such as rising travel costs, ongoing global uncertainties, and the appeal of local luxury experiences are driving this trend. Travel and Tour World highlights how this change is reshaping the tourism landscape within the UAE, offering new oppor…

Staycations Surge as 87% of UAE Residents Choose Short Eid Getaways Over Long-Haul Travel

Visa found 87 percent of residents preferred short getaways during Eid from June 5-8 As Eid al-Adha launched summer travel plans earlier this month, many UAE residents took an unexpected route: staying home or choosing local getaways. According to Visa’s latest Travel Pulse: Eid Al Adha Edition, domestic trips saw a significant increase, with more residents swapping long-haul vacations for local luxury, restaurant-hopping, and short escapes with…