Discover the Top Destinations and Travel Trends for the Upcoming Break
Rave Staff
UAE Residents Plan Ahead with Skyscanner
12 Mar 2024

As residents look ahead to planning their holidays for the Eid Al Fitr break, global travel marketplace, Skyscanner reveals the top trends and behaviours among UAE travellers. The findings reveal that 2 April 2024 is the most popular travel departure date during this period, and more than half of travellers (51%) are searching for trips that are one week or less. At the same time, 43% of travellers are taking advantage of the extended break by booking longer holidays*.
Skyscanner also reveals 10 destinations rising in popularity among UAE travellers. From mountainous Kazakhstan to sunny Greece, these are the trending destinations with the highest year-on-year increase in searches for April departures.
10 Trending Destinations
Kazakhstan: 195%
Seychelles: 115%
Cyprus: 99%
Japan: 90%
Vietnam: 81%
Oman: 78%
Switzerland: 56%
Kenya: 53%
Mauritius: 52%
Greece: 49%
Expert Insights from Skyscanner
Ayoub El Mamoun, Skyscanner's Travel Expert, sheds light on these trends, noting the increasing interest in culturally rich destinations like Kazakhstan, Seychelles, and Cyprus. He recommends utilising Skyscanner's 'Everywhere' search feature for inspiration, enabling travellers to explore all available destinations based on their budget and preferences. Additionally, for those flexible on dates, the 'up whole month' tool assists in finding the best deals for desired destinations.

For travellers still deciding on a destination to visit this upcoming break, a Skyscanner ‘Everywhere’ search is one of the easiest ways to be inspired. Ordered by cheapest price, a search to ‘Everywhere’ shows travellers all the destinations available for your desired travel departure. For example, a quick Everywhere search on Skyscanner reveals return flights to Türkiye from AED 864, Italy from AED 1,177 and Hungary from AED 1,467, round trip. If you already know your preferred destination, but are flexible on dates, use Skyscanner’s ‘up whole month’ tool to see the cheapest days to fly at a glance and pick the right deal for you.”
As UAE residents gear up for the Eid Al Fitr break, Skyscanner continues to provide valuable insights and tools to facilitate seamless travel planning, ensuring unforgettable experiences for travellers across the region.
With a myriad of destinations to explore and exciting adventures awaiting, the upcoming holiday promises to be a time of discovery, relaxation, and memorable moments for UAE residents venturing beyond their shores.