dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, has revealed that bookings by UAE travellers for the 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 US, respectively.
Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE at dnata Travel, said: “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…