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Dubai, UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah clinched a podium finish in the top 10 cities visited by UAE travelers, beating international hotspots Bangkok (fourth place), Singapore (seventh place), and London (10th place), according to 2018 booking data from Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online travel agents (OTAs).
With thousands of accommodation choices, the world’s tallest building, largest indoor theme park, biggest shopping mall, and fastest rollercoaster, the UAE is known as one of the ultimate tourist destinations in the world.
As new luxury hotels and other vacation rental options, shopping centres, theme parks and attractions open in the country, staycations have become popular, offering unique experiences for every kind of traveler. While the appeal of many staycations is that they are an escape from the hustle and bustle, some of the UAE's most incredible deals are at luxury hotels in the heart of the city. Properties such as the One&Only Royal Mirage and Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri enable residents to relax in style and experience UAE’s stunning sights from the perspective of a tourist.
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Global traveler top destinations across Asia, Europe and the United States
Bangkok, London and Las Vegas were the top city destinations in Asia, Europe and the US for Agoda’s travelers, while Japan and Thailand, and United Kingdom and Italy were the most popular Asian and European countries respectively in 2018.
From ephemeral sights like cherry blossoms, to the endless quirky, wonderful experiences such as robot cafes, Japan has something for every traveler. The Land of the Rising Sun has claimed the crown for top Asian destination, and its vibrant cities, Tokyo and Osaka, attracting adventurous explorers from across Asia and the globe.
While London and Paris continue to win the hearts of travelers, the cosmopolitan Istanbul is quickly gaining popularity, climbing four ranks up to fifth most-booked city in Europe since 2016.
America’s party city, City of Angels and The Big Apple have taken the top spots in the United States. Apart from Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York, two other noteworthy destinations came up in 2018 – whether it’s due to the year-round sun in Phoenix or the southern hospitality in Houston, these two places are rapidly growing in popularity among travelers to America.
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About Agoda:
Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing online travel booking platforms. From its beginnings as an e-commerce start-up based in Singapore in 2005, Agoda has grown to offer a global network of 2 million properties in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, offering travelers easy access to a wide choice of luxury and budget hotels, apartments, homes and villas to suit all budgets and travel occasions.
Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 3,700 staff across 53 cities in more than 30 countries. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 38 languages.
Agoda booking data was collated from 1 January 2018 to 11 November 2018.
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