{"id":15554,"date":"2018-12-18T12:24:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T08:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=15554"},"modified":"2018-12-18T12:24:47","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T08:24:47","slug":"agoda-reveals-2018-most-booked-destinations-for-uae-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/agoda-reveals-2018-most-booked-destinations-for-uae-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Agoda Reveals 2018 Most-Booked Destinations For UAE Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah\u00a0clinched a podium finish in the top 10 cities visited by UAE travelers, beating international hotspots Bangkok (fourth place), Singapore (seventh place), and London (10th place), according to 2018 booking data from Agoda<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s fastest growing online travel agents (OTAs).<\/p>\n

With thousands of accommodation choices, the world\u2019s tallest building, largest indoor theme park, biggest shopping mall, and fastest rollercoaster, the UAE is known as one of the ultimate tourist destinations in the world.<\/p>\n

As new luxury hotels and other vacation rental options, shopping centres, theme parks and attractions open in the country, staycations have become popular, offering unique experiences for every kind of traveler.\u00a0While the appeal of many staycations is that they are an escape from the hustle and bustle, some of the UAE’s most incredible deals are at luxury hotels in the heart of the city. Properties such as the One&Only Royal Mirage<\/a> and Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri<\/a> enable residents to relax in style and experience UAE\u2019s stunning sights from the perspective of a tourist.<\/p>\n

2018 top travel destinations for UAE & KSA travelers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top destination countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n
  2. United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n
  3. Bahrain<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Top destination cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Manama<\/li>\n
    2. Dubai<\/li>\n
    3. Mecca<\/li>\n
    4. Riyadh<\/li>\n
    5. Medina<\/li>\n
    6. Jeddah<\/li>\n
    7. Istanbul<\/li>\n
    8. Kuwait<\/li>\n
    9. Manila<\/li>\n
    10. Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Top destination countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n
      2. Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n
      3. India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Top destination cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Dubai<\/li>\n
        2. Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n
        3. Sharjah<\/li>\n
        4. Bangkok<\/li>\n
        5. Mecca<\/li>\n
        6. Ras Al Khaimah<\/li>\n
        7. Singapore<\/li>\n
        8. Manama<\/li>\n
        9. Ajman<\/li>\n
        10. London<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Global traveler top destinations across Asia, Europe and the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Bangkok, London and Las Vegas were the top city destinations in Asia, Europe and the US for Agoda\u2019s travelers, while Japan and Thailand, and United Kingdom and Italy were the most popular Asian and European countries respectively in 2018.<\/p>\n

          From ephemeral sights like cherry blossoms, to the endless quirky, wonderful experiences such as robot cafes, Japan has something for every traveler. The Land of the Rising Sun has claimed the crown for top Asian destination, and its vibrant cities, Tokyo and Osaka, attracting adventurous explorers from across Asia and the globe.<\/p>\n

          While London and Paris continue to win the hearts of travelers, the cosmopolitan Istanbul is quickly gaining popularity, climbing four ranks up to fifth most-booked city in Europe since 2016.<\/p>\n

          America\u2019s party city, City of Angels and The Big Apple have taken the top spots in the United States. Apart from Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York, two other noteworthy destinations came up in 2018 \u2013 whether it\u2019s due to the year-round sun in Phoenix or the southern hospitality in Houston, these two places are rapidly growing in popularity among travelers to America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
          Top cities in Asia<\/strong><\/td>\nTop cities in Europe<\/strong><\/td>\nTop cities in America<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bangkok<\/p>\n

          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tokyo<\/p>\n

          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

          4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hong Kong<\/p>\n

          5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Osaka<\/p>\n

          6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taipei<\/p>\n

          7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seoul<\/p>\n

          8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Singapore<\/p>\n

          9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bali<\/p>\n

          10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pattaya<\/td>\n

          		1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 London<\/p>\n

          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paris<\/p>\n

          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rome<\/p>\n

          4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barcelona<\/p>\n

          5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Istanbul<\/p>\n

          6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amsterdam<\/p>\n

          7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milan<\/p>\n

          8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Madrid<\/p>\n

          9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Venice<\/p>\n

          10.\u00a0\u00a0 Prague<\/td>\n

          		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Las Vegas (NV)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Los Angeles (CA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New York (NY)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orlando (FL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 San Francisco (CA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago (IL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phoenix (AZ)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Houston (TX)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oahu Hawaii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          10.\u00a0\u00a0 San Diego (CA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Top countries in Asia<\/strong><\/td>\n

          		\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Top countries in Europe<\/strong><\/td>\n

          		\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japan<\/p>\n

          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thailand<\/p>\n

          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malaysia<\/td>\n

          		1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 United Kingdom<\/p>\n

          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Italy<\/p>\n

          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 France<\/td>\n

          		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          \"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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