UAE three-day weekend: Why families are skipping travel as couples, friends head out
While the coming holiday to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday gives UAE residents a long weekend, travel agents say not everyone is rushing to the airport, with back-to-school preparations limiting family trips. There is, however, increasing demand for travel among couples and friend groups. The Prophet Mohammed's birthday is on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awal, which this year falls on August 25…
As the UAE prepares for a three-day weekend to celebrate the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, travel trends indicate that families are cutting back on vacations while couples and friend groups are stepping up their travel plans. The holiday falls on August 28, granting residents a long break from work and school. DW Travel's head of corporate and leisure, Hasa Al Harthi, notes that family bookings have been limited as most people have already taken their holidays ahead of the return to school.
Meanwhile, couples and groups of friends are seizing the opportunity to travel, favoring destinations with easy access, competitive pricing, and minimal hassle. Popular choices include Phuket, the Maldives, Istanbul, Montenegro, Thailand, China, London, Trabzon, and South Africa. Montenegro recently introduced visa-free access for UAE residents, making it an attractive option for spontaneous European trips.
Travel experts advise that travelers should remain flexible and consider domestic options to make the most of the long weekend without incurring high costs or extensive travel time.
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