dnata Travel sees 31pc rise in UAE staycation bookings for October half-term

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

UAE staycation bookings have risen 31% year-on-year ahead of the October half-term, with residents increasingly choosing shorter breaks closer to home, according to dnata Travel. Dubai accounts for 78% of staycation bookings, followed by Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.