musafir.com’s 2026 Travel Insights Report shows UAE travellers increasingly rely on AI and digital tools for planning, with social media shaping destination choices, while peer reviews remain essential for validating bookings.
Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com reports that business travel spending in the Middle East rose nearly 20% in 2025, driven by increased MICE activity, major industry events, and cross-border leadership meetings, reinforcing the region’s growing role as a global hub for corporate engagement ahead of 2026.
UAE residents are increasingly choosing European destinations for National Day breaks and winter holidays, with demand rising approximately 25% year-on-year, according to travel platform musafir.com.
