Kazakhstan tops the TOP destinations for tourists from the UAE on Ramadan

Data from Skyscanner, a global air travel information search engine, shows that Kazakhstan has emerged as the most popular travel destination for UAE residents during the holy month of Ramadan (Eid al Fitr).

According to Skyscanner, the most preferred departure date for UAE residents is 2 April 2024, with more than half of travelers surveyed (51%) preferring to book trips lasting a week or less. Kazakhstan is significantly ahead of other popular destinations with an increase in interest of 195%.

The complete list of desired countries for vacation looks like this. The list also shows the year-on-year increase in searches for April flights.

- Kazakhstan: 195%

- Seychelles: 115%

- Cyprus: 99%

- Japan: 90%

- Vietnam: 81%

- Oman: 78%

- Switzerland: 56%

- Kenya: 53%

- Mauritius: 52%

- Greece: 49%

Skyscanner travel expert Ayoub El Mamoun notes that the choice of Kazakhstan is due to the desire of UAE residents for travel focused on culture and a relaxing holiday during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which also reflects the effective development of tourism in Kazakhstan.

Data from the eQonaq system of NC Kazakh Tourism JSC confirms the growing interest of tourists from the UAE in Kazakhstan, showing a doubling in the number of visitors from 2963 in 2022 to 6051 tourists in 2023. Among the main destinations in Kazakhstan for tourists from the UAE are the city of Almaty, Astana and the Almaty region.

This rise in popularity of Kazakhstan as a tourist destination for UAE residents speaks to the country's significant potential in international tourism, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural richness. After all, the nature and cultural fund of the country arouses unprecedented interest among foreign tourists year after year. Picturesque mountains, stunning landscapes of lakes and rivers, spiritual attractions and a tandem of authentic and modern traditions of the steppe people are becoming the driving force behind the surge in popularity.

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