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Dubai is the most popular destination for Gulf travellers over the holiday period, according to a report released last week.
The UAE’s main shopping and tourism hub, Dubai, is the most popular location for Gulf-based travellers, followed by Abu Dhabi and the Saudi city of Al Medina, according to a press release issued last Wednesday by the HotelsCombined.com, an online hotel booking website.
Internationally, the British capital London was the top choice, followed by Istanbul and Paris, the report said.
“Destinations like Dubai and London are very popular among travelers during the festive season as it is easy to get visas to these countries. Dubai itself is a popular attraction for youngsters, families and couples; and is also a hub for travelers heading to other destinations outside the Middle East,” Amer Alhalabi, regional manager for the Middle East and North Africa said in the HotelsCombined.com press release.
For hotel prices, the average cost per night for a room in London was $200, according to the website, based on bookings made in the period between December 22, 2017 and January 2, 2018.
For the same period, Dubai come in at an average price of $176 per night, followed by Paris ($142), Abu Dhabi ($104) and Istanbul ($57).
In terms of source destinations into the Gulf, the majority of travellers are coming from United Kingdom, South Africa and Russia, the report said.
Further reading:
(Writing by Shane McGinley; Editing by Yasmine Saleh)
(shane.mcginley@thomsonreuters.com)
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The UAE’s main shopping and tourism hub, Dubai, is the most popular location for Gulf-based travellers, followed by Abu Dhabi and the Saudi city of Al Medina, according to a press release issued last Wednesday by the HotelsCombined.com, an online hotel booking website.
Internationally, the British capital London was the top choice, followed by Istanbul and Paris, the report said.
“Destinations like Dubai and London are very popular among travelers during the festive season as it is easy to get visas to these countries. Dubai itself is a popular attraction for youngsters, families and couples; and is also a hub for travelers heading to other destinations outside the Middle East,” Amer Alhalabi, regional manager for the Middle East and North Africa said in the HotelsCombined.com press release.
For hotel prices, the average cost per night for a room in London was $200, according to the website, based on bookings made in the period between December 22, 2017 and January 2, 2018.
For the same period, Dubai come in at an average price of $176 per night, followed by Paris ($142), Abu Dhabi ($104) and Istanbul ($57).
In terms of source destinations into the Gulf, the majority of travellers are coming from United Kingdom, South Africa and Russia, the report said.
Further reading:
- Tourism 2018: You're most welcome in UAE
- Dubai hotels gear up to welcome price sensitive tourists from India and China
- UAE's travel, tourism sector proves mettle amid tough times
- Muslim-friendly travel grows on firmer footing in 2017
- Middle East airline passenger numbers projected to climb 7% in 2018 - IATA
(Writing by Shane McGinley; Editing by Yasmine Saleh)
(shane.mcginley@thomsonreuters.com)
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
© ZAWYA 2017
