UAE travelers in 2025 are doubling down on the region, with choosing Middle Eastern destinations, up slightly from in 2023. Amid global flight price surges and shifting visa policies, staying regional is both cost-savvy and comfort-driven. While Western Europe slips from to , Southeast Asia holds steady at , quietly rising as a soft power in leisure travel thanks to visa waivers, halal tourism initiatives, and a flood of UAE influencers posting from Bali to Bangkok. East Asia climbs too ( vs. ), mirroring Japan and Korea’s post-COVID tourism rebound.
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