UAE residents anticipate nine-day Eid Al Fitr holiday, driving surge in travel demand

With UAE residents likely to have a nine-day break to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in April, travel demand is increasing. According to experts, nine-day all-inclusive holidays are trending among UAE travelers.

If the holy month of Ramadan lasts 30 days, the Eid break (including weekends) is from Saturday, April 6 to Sunday, April 14.

Based in Dubai trip to dnata He said bookings for the upcoming holidays have “more than doubled in volume” compared to 2023 levels.

The travel agency has observed a higher than usual demand for trips abroad. In previous years, there was an “almost equal split” between choosing to stay on vacation or travel internationally during the first Eid holiday.

“The division weighs most heavily on overseas trips this year, with 60 percent of all bookings, compared to 40 percent of domestic stays.”

the company said.

online travel agency Musafir said that anticipation for the upcoming nine-day Eid Al Fitr holiday is evident among families in the UAE. The agency has noted a “significant increase” in inquiries about Eid packages, with approximately

“30 percent of bookings made by customers opt for longer vacation packages.”

Raheesh Babu, COO of the travel agency saying:

“We are witnessing the trend of extended holidays among UAE residents, particularly as this year the Eid Al Fitr holidays coincide with the spring school holidays. With the extended nine-day break approaching, we anticipate increased demand.”

“However, it is important to note that group departure dates are generally fixed, so we have seen an increase in customized packages to destinations where visas are readily available.”

Cost of 9-day breaks

For those who book their trip with MusafirPreferred countries are those that offer visas on arrival or express e-visas to UAE residents.

“Affordability and ease of obtaining visas remain the main deciding factors.”

People are choosing to combine countries like Azerbaijan and Georgia either Armenia and Georgia for longer breaks of seven to nine days, he said babu.

All-inclusive packages for nine-day holidays to popular destinations range from Dh9,000 to Dh13,000 per person, depending on location and number of days.

Top destinations include European countries such as Greece, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Italywhere combined packages for two or more countries are popular.

“In addition, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia are popular for long itineraries, where travelers have the option of combining two countries. An example of this is Singapore and Malaysia, or several cities within the same country, such as Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi within Thailand.”

saying babu.

Popular getaways

According DNAThe most popular destinations for holiday bookings during Eid holidays are Maldives, Thailand, Italy, Mauritius, and the US.

Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure, UAE at the agency, he said:

“An extended break is expected for Eid celebrations in April, and travelers are making the most of the opportunity by booking further in advance and to long-haul destinations, including Asia and the United States.

“The Indian Ocean islands of Maldives and Mauritius, along with Thailand, are popular with travelers all year round due to their tropical climate and accessibility to the United Arab Emirates. This year, Italy and the United States are trending for Eid holidays compared to 2023. Travelers are heading to the Italian cities of Rome and Venice, while in the United States, stays in New York City and Las Vegas are becoming more popular.”

News Source: Khaleej Times