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Wego released exclusive insights into Ramadan 2025 travel trends for UAE residents, highlighting surging demand for international destinations, strategic booking patterns, and a resurgence in staycation value. Wego analysis showed that YoY international flight searches from the UAE are up 32.45%, signaling a robust travel appetite during Ramadan. Egypt, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Philippines, Lebanon, Morocco, and Nepal are the most searched destinations from the UAE through the holy month. The lineup features Ramadan mainstays that suggest homegoing trips, religious travel, and easy getaways continue to fuel UAE travellers’ intent during this time period. All 10 destinations recorded healthy search growth this year, with standouts such as Nepal (+214.76%), and Pakistan (+82.65%) significantly outperforming last year’s numbers. The growth in interest is accompanied by rising airfares this year. YoY flight prices to 9 out of 10 popular Ramadan destinations on Wego saw an increase, with Egypt (+42.29%) and Lebanon (+40.94%) among the steepest hikes. Jordan remains the exception, offering a marginal 1.17% price drop compared to 2024. Wego experts caution that prices may escalate further as Eid al-Fitr approaches. UAE travelers tend to plan ahead for Ramadan trips, with the majority of 2024 Ramadan flights booked over a month in advance – a trend expected to repeat in 2025.  Average Dubai hotel rates during Ramadan have plummeted 54.04% YoY, driving a 3% increase in local staycation searches on Wego. Wego data also showed that 4-star hotels dominate preferences, accounting for 40.15% of bookings, as travellers prioritize quality and value.

As the Eid Al-Fitr holidays approach, Qatar is set to deliver an exceptional experience for visitors from across the GCC with the launch of its latest campaign, “Entertainment on Us”. The campaign offers four complimentary tickets to some of the country’s top entertainment and leisure destinations, making Qatar the ideal getaway for families and individuals seeking unique experiences. Visitors can enjoy an array of world-class attractions covered under the campaign, ensuring a memorable holiday for all. Doha Quest stands out as a must-visit destination, boasting the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster and drop tower. As for the water adventure enthusiasts, Meryal Waterpark on Qetaifan North Island features over 69 exhilarating attractions, including the world’s tallest waterslide tower. Meanwhile, Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort offers an expansive water park, a variety of rides catering to all ages, and scenic beachfront areas in the heart of the city. For families seeking a blend of relaxing nature and adventure, Banana Island Resort by Anantara presents an exciting outdoor experience. While thrill-seekers, can enjoy the Angry Birds World, which features over 20 exciting rides suitable for all ages. Qatar in celebration of Eid has an exciting new spectacle. From 3 to 5 April, Lusail Sky Festival will captivate audiences with a drone show featuring 3,000 drones, dazzling fireworks, laser displays, a mesmerising water show, and breathtaking aerial performances, including paramotors and aircraft displays. The festival will also feature an extraordinary musical performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Visitors during the Eid holiday can also enjoy a range of musical and artistic performances, featuring both renowned stars and emerging talents. U Venue will host a live concert on 4 …

Emirates anticipates busy weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on the 28 and 29 March, and on the 5 and 6 April, with more than 80,000 daily customers making their way abroad for their spring break holidays. With expected traffic congestion around Terminal 3 entrances, Emirates urges customers departing from Dubai to build in extra time for their journeys to avoid potential delays. Passengers should arrive at the airport up to 3 hours before their flight and take note of their boarding times to ensure they reach the departure gate on time without delay. Customers can use the broad range of check-in options available to them including online check in on emirates.com or the Emirates App open 48 hours before their departure; Emirates City Check in and Travel Store in ICD Brookfield Place from 24 hours up to 4 hours before departure, except for customers travelling to the US; book a home check-in from their residence or hotel; use the airline’s convenient check-in kiosks and baggage drop facilities in Terminal 3 and mobile check-in ports located throughout the terminal. Customers travelling from the northern Emirates can check in at the Ajman Central Bus Terminal from 24 hours up to 4 hours before their flight. Customers can also drop off their luggage at the airport the night before travel at no charge or check in early and drop off their bags 24 hours before departure, or 12 hours before departure if flying to the US. This allows them to proceed directly to immigration or Smart Tunnel for seamless processing. …

Speaking with Tourismbreakingnews.ae Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel shared that he expects over 90% occupancy during this Holy month of Ramadan and the Eid season. “As we approach Ramadan, we anticipate a significant increase in F&B revenue, driven by Iftar offering tailored to our diverse guests. Our occupancy rates are expected to rise, particularly with regional travellers seeking a memorable stay during the holy month. We look forward to welcoming a mix of GCC, Middle Eastern and local guests, ensuring an exceptional experience that blends tradition with modern comfort. This is CIS holiday period, and our base occupancy is already set and now we are increasing with 3 to 4% pick up on daily basis, which will make our occupancy 90% plus month to date.” This Ramadan, indulge in an exceptional outdoor Iftar experience at Nojoom Lounge of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel. For just AED 179 per person, enjoy a lavish buffet with traditional Arabian delicacies, international favourites, and live cooking stations, all set in a stunning open-air ambiance overlooking the Arabic Gulf. To make the occasion even more special. Exclusive discount offers are available for early bookings and group reservations. Gather with family and friends and enjoy a memorable evening filled with delicious food, refreshing Ramadan beverages, and warm hospitality. For bookings, call or message +971 50 634 2054 or email dining.bahiajman@hmhhotelgroup.com

dnata Travel revealed that bookings with UAE travellers for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr break this April have more than doubled in volume compared to 2023 levels. In previous years, the UAE-based travel agency has seen a close-to-equal split between the choice for a staycation or travelling internationally with UAE residents during the first Eid break. The split is weighing heavier this year towards outbound travel at 60% of all bookings, compared to 40% for local stays. The most popular destinations for holiday bookings over Eid al-Fitr 2024 from the UAE are Maldives, Thailand, Italy, Mauritius, and the USA, respectively. Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE at dnata Travel, commented: “An extended break is anticipated for Eid celebrations this April, and travellers are making the most of the opportunity with bookings being made further in advance and to long-haul destinations including across Asia and the USA. “The Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives and Mauritius, alongside Thailand, are popular for travellers year-round with tropical climates and accessibility to the UAE. This year, Italy and the USA are trending for the Eid break compared to 2023. Travellers are heading to the Italian cities of Rome and Venice, whilst in the US, stays in New York City and Las Vegas are proving most popular.” The dnata Travel team is launching a range of bespoke holiday packages for UAE travellers with last-minute availability remaining across the Eid al-Fitr break this April. Highlights include five-star stays with airport transfers and meals included across popular destinations in the Maldives, Seychelles, Hong Kong, and Bali, alongside an extensive tour of Sri Lanka’s top sights, amongst other attractive holiday package offers.

With borders open in full, GCC travellers are now ready to take the plunge and confident to explore the new post covid world especially as eid coupled with summer vacations sets in the region. Over the past few days the airline and hotel bookings have increased despite the fact that airline fares have increased a considerable amount. Our GCC line up of industry professionals share their observations. Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director, Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and India of Wego, “The demand for travel continues to see significant growth and recovery post COVID-19. With summer approaching, travelers began planning and booking their holidays, and we are witnessing an increase in bookings and demand for flights to and from the UAE. Travelers are also looking for new experiences and exploring places they haven’t visited before to make up for lost travel in the past two years due to the pandemic. And they are ready to spend more on leisure trips than before. Flight and hotel searches from the UAE during the month of June reached about 3 million, an increase of 77% over the same period last year. Despite the increase in airfares, we continue to see an increase in demand and people are booking longer stays. The airfares for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday have spiked for most destinations. If we look at the top destinations from the UAE during the Eid break, the average airfare to Egypt is $551 with an increase of 41% in comparison to the same period last year, the airfare to India is around $379 a rise of 114%, Jordan saw an increase of 45% with an average airfare of $689, …