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Moscow and London top destinations for UAE travellers this festive season, according to Wego. They revealed the most popular European destinations during Christmas and New Year’s Eve for UAE travellers, along with suggestions on the best things to do this time of year. Top on the list of searches from UAE, Moscow retains its position as the most-searched European destination during the festive season. Moscow winter is best enjoyed in its festivals and the brightly decorated streets. The most popular event celebrating the season may be the citywide event Journey to Christmas, where shows, concerts, and fun workshops are held at different points of the city. Don’t miss out on Christmas markets popping up in the Red Square to hunt for gifts and souvenirs. Keep warm by making spins on ice skating rinks that are set up around the city. You may also want to sit down for special opera or ballet performances at halls across Moscow. “The Nutcrackers” is usually the city’s favorite show this season. The city is a perennial favorite, showing up annually on the list of most-searched year-end destinations from the UAE. Christmas in London means a lot of things, including Christmas markets, ice skating, theatre shows, and musical concerts. Wander through Leicester Square or Covent Garden Christmas markets for luscious dishes and charming treats. Or enjoy classical concerts at St Mary Le Strand, which showcases Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece, The Four Seasons. During New Year’s Eve, watch the iconic fireworks on the Thames or enjoy dinner cruises offering spectacular views. “Cold Hands, Warm Hearts” is an annual Baku winter event, which enchants the visitors with a variety of stalls providing books, craftworks, delectable foods, and so …

Launched by Enter Air, a charter airline of reputed tour operator TUI Poland landed its inaugural direct flight carrying 185 passengers from Wroclaw to Ras Al Khaimah. The new route will be served once a week every Sunday, providing Polish travellers a direct and more accessible access to Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah’s attractiveness as a destination for international travellers continues to be strong, accounting for 62% of overall visitors in the first three quarters of 2018. As part of its Destination 2019 strategy, RAKTDA has significantly increased its promotions in Europe showcasing the diversity of the destination to core audiences in key markets. Commenting on the launch of the new route, Haitham Mattar, Chief Executive Officer, RAKTDA, said, “Over the last few years, Poland has become one of the strongest international tourism source markets to RAK, and therefore this step is an important strategic development that will further facilitate the successful bilateral ties between both the countries. Moreover, this new addition expands the network of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport even further, reflecting the strong global confidence in the Emirate’s travel and tourism industry. Europe is a key market for the Emirate, and we are confident that this new route will be extremely successful in increasing visitor arrivals to the Emirate even further.