An all-inclusive era for UAE travellers

With the New Year beginning, there are some key trends that will matter to the UAE travellers. According to the latest research by Expedia, three main trends to be seen this year, to be followed even by the Gen Z, will be all-inclusive, restaurant renaissance and the phenomena list. Trips to visit phenomenally captivating areas will continue to trend in 2025.

TT Bureau

In 2025, UAE travellers will look at maximising their trips across the board, according to the latest research by Expedia. There are some key trends that will matter to the UAE travellers this year, as Ramadan comes in the first quarter.

All-inclusive era

This concept returns as more families prefer fun in the sun by opting for all-inclusive resorts. Today’s all-inclusive concept is attracting Gen-Zers from across the world and similarly, UAE residents, who are looking for stress-free stays and a good deal.

In the UAE, over 90 per cent of travellers are likely to stay in an all-inclusive resort in 2025. About 47 per cent say their perception of all-inclusive hotels has changed for the better, and over half agree that an all-inclusive resort would be their preferred hotel choice.

The top three reasons Gen Z globally is embracing their all-inclusive era are minimal stress (41 per cent), ease of booking (39 per cent), and because staying at all-inclusive hotels feels luxurious (38 per cent).

Restaurant renaissance

When booking hotels, travellers are not just making room reservations, they are making dinner reservations, too. Hotels around the world have opened critically acclaimed restaurants featuring Michelin-starred chefs and rotating seasonal menus to attract guests. Over half of UAE travellers to global destinations prefer hotels with room service from a famous restaurant in their hotel. Local residents have proven to be bold and daring with their dining choices, as over 40 per cent are looking forward to menus that have a seasonal rotation instead of a la carte.

The phenomena list

Year 2024 saw droves of travellers head out to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse, proving people will travel great distances to see natural phenomena in real life. Trips to visit phenomenally captivating areas will continue to trend in 2025, with global survey data revealing that the Northern Lights (61 per cent) are the top phenomenon travellers want to see, followed by geological phenomena (30 per cent) like volcanos, geysers and hot springs. Phenomena-seekers from the UAE are particularly interested in flowering seasons (45 per cent), such as cherry blossoms and flower fields (32 per cent).