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UAE travellers chase indulgence and local discovery, not just flights, hotels
Gulf News
|October 14, 2025
Survey reveals what they are buying, booking and craving for in 2026
UAE travellers are putting personal indulgence and local discovery at the heart of their 2026 travel plans.
Skyscanner's latest Travel Trends Report shows a shift towards trips shaped by hobbies, self-care, and deeper connections — not just sightseeing.
Here’s where the money’s going — and what it says about how UAE residents will travel next year.
This story is from the October 14, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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