One in three UAE residents is planning to journey overseas no less than twice this 12 months, with general journey intent remaining excessive, in accordance with the Allianz Companions Journey Index 2025. The survey, carried out between February 11 and 19 amongst 500 UAE respondents, explored journey habits, vacation spot preferences, and rising considerations for the 12 months forward. Excessive-income travellers had been extra prone to take 5 or extra journeys yearly. Journey budgets diverse by revenue, however 34% of respondents plan to spend greater than $3,000 (round Dh11,000) on their subsequent vacation.
The place are UAE residents heading?
The Middle East and North Africa remained the most well-liked areas, attracting 30% of respondents, whereas 26% most well-liked the UK and Europe. Youthful travellers beneath 30 confirmed rising curiosity in locations throughout Central America and the Caribbean, pointing to rising traits amongst Gen Z and millennials. The common journey period falls between 9 and fifteen days. Most travellers stated they like travelling with household or companions.
What influences journey selections?
Journey planning usually begins as much as three months upfront. Social media platforms particularly YouTube, Fb, and Instagram together with household and good friend suggestions, stay prime sources of inspiration. In the case of digital instruments, 45% of travellers highlighted the power to retailer journey paperwork digitally as probably the most helpful function in journey apps.
Security, insurance coverage, and digital property take precedence
Security and peace of thoughts at the moment are prime priorities for UAE travellers. Private security topped the record of considerations, cited by 44% of respondents, adopted by fears of maximum climate, flight disruptions, and monetary pressures. Larger-income travellers had been extra involved about geopolitical tensions, whereas youthful travellers positioned added emphasis on securing digital property and journey documentation. Curiosity in journey insurance coverage is on the rise, with 26% of travellers saying they intend to buy insurance policies via journey web sites. Amongst these, 50% stated the principle cause was for general peace of thoughts, whereas 35% pointed to the significance of medical emergency protection and profit limits particularly for longer worldwide journeys.
