Summer in the UAE is currently underway with students on break from school and residents increasingly looking to travel during these months. Despite the surge in travel rates, budget-conscious travellers from Dubai can still find destinations with round-trip tickets priced under AED1,000.
According to recent data from Skyscanner, several countries in the region offer wallet-friendly travel options for UAE residents including India, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi and Oman.
Here are some destinations with direct flights under AED1,000:
- Riyadh – AED497
- Muscat – AED704
- New Delhi – AED774
- Mumbai – AED828
- Ahmadabad – AED838
- Surat – AED842
- Amritsar – AED920
- Karachi – AED809
- Lahore – AED887
- Kuwait – AED833
- Manama – AED882
- Baku – AED985
- Bucharest – AED1032
In May, Thailand, Maldives, the USA, Türkiye and the UK topped the summer travel wishlist for UAE residents.
Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE at dnata Travel said: “UAE-based travellers are exploring more of the world, including a variety of new locations across popular hotspots.
“Between 2020 and 2024, several new resorts are bringing more to discover across the islands of the Maldives, and this year our travellers are making the most of trying somewhere new,” she said.
In addition, staycations are also on the rise with 35 percent of UAE residents choosing to spend the summer in the country.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that the demand for travel in the Emirates is growing at an unprecedented rate with elevated experiences on the rise including the indulgence in business and first-class travel.
“According to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, 38 percent of UAE travellers are more likely to elevate their journey by upgrading to business and first-class seats,” Ayoub El Mamoun, Skyscanner Travel Expert said in an exclusive interview with Arabian Business.
“This rising trend reflects a growing desire for an elevated travel experience, where discerning passengers seek not just a destination, but a seamless blend of comfort, luxury, and exclusivity,” he added.
Travel trends on the rise include sustainable travel, sleep tourism and luxury experiences.
