Tourism

Maldives is most preferred destination for UAE holidaymakers

HolidayMe revealed Tuesday that Maldives was the most preferred destination for holidaymakers from the United Arab Emirates.

The unique website - which offers on-the-fly customised travel solutions to customers across the Middle East - recently surveyed over 1,500 HolidayMe customers in the UAE, and found that nearly 50% of the respondents planned a vacation once a year with 31.1% holidaying twice a year. The Maldives, Georgia, and the United Kingdom were listed as the top three preferred holiday destinations by vacationers.

The survey also revealed that nearly 80% of the respondents preferred complete holiday packages that include hotels, flights, activities, and transportation. 44% of respondents sought out family vacation packages, the survey further revealed.