‘Micro-retirements’ catching on in UAE

Gen Z drives trend of taking breaks between jobs to focus on well-being

- BY DHANUSHA GOKULAN Chief Reporter

The way people in the UAE travel is changing, with a new trend called “micro-retirements” gaining popularity, especially among Gen Z.

But what is micro-retirement? It is a short, planned break that is different from a typical holiday. It is often taken during life changes or between jobs and is focused on well-being and personal development.

According to new data from Expedia, this shift is part of a growing “work-life-travel” trend where people are blending their professional and personal lives.

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