As National Day Long Weekend Inches Closer, Here’s How UAE Residents Plan To Travel

It’s no secret that the last long weekend of the year, which is National Day is approaching gradually. However, UAE residents are already planning their vacation for this much-awaited weekend as they set their sights on growing travel trends. Yes, it seems that ‘seacations’ are all the rage these days, as airfares continue to soar in the country. Here’s all you need to know about UAE travel trends amongst residents for the long weekend.

UAE Residents Are Opting For Seacations For National Day Weekend

The National Day in the UAE is going to be the last long weekend for the year 2024. And travel enthusiasts in the nation have already started planning their travel. Experts from the travel industry have hinted that people are increasingly preferring cruises for the long weekend as they are much more cost-effective when compared to travelling via air with the soaring flight tickets. Yes, there has been a jump in the demand for cruise holidays particularly during the long weekends and public holidays due to the enticing packages being offered to the travellers, as reported by Khaleej Times.

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Why The Shift In Preference?

In fact, in the same report, it was mentioned that senior travel consultants have revealed that the demand for cruise ships has gained significant interest among the residents as the demands for air travel have made the airfares soar for visa-free countries, making the entire package quite costly. So, now many operators have started to offer discounts on cruise holidays making the sea a popular alternative.

This is not just cost-effective but also allows travellers to enjoy several activities that feel like a floating city as they sail. While hotel costs for land-based vacations can add up, cruises often include packages that comprise everything from accommodations and meals to entertainment. So, due to the cost rises for travelling to popular destinations like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, residents prefer alternatives that are cost-effective.

As a result, it’s probably the combination of convenience, affordability, and variety that makes vacationing on the sea much more attractive for travellers as compared to taking costly flights to visa-free countries.

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