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The best family tourist destinations for the residents of the United Arab Emirates for the year 2016
The cheapest country for family tourism
Family tourism
The Egyptian capital, Cairo, leads the list of tourist destinations of the United Arab Emirates for the year 2016, followed by the cities of Istanbul and Jeddah, with a narrow lead. As temperatures rise and holidays approach, people begin planning their holidays in places with a temperate climate, and here the possibility of arrival through short flights plays an essential role in the decision they make in choosing their preferred destinations.
The Jordanian capital, Amman, is ranked fourth on the list, while the Thai capital, Bangkok, is ranked fifth, according to Wego to search for travel destinations. What distinguishes these family tourist destinations is the large number of shopping and entertainment places, a preferred option as well.
Egypt in general, and its capital, Cairo in particular, includes a wide range of activities and tourist attractions suitable for tourists of all ages: from the Great Sphinx to sacred monuments such as Karnak and Luxor temples and the pyramids of Giza, whose popularity exceeds all borders.
Depending on the volume of searches for travel destinations on Wego, Thai cities Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui are preferred among the tropics, and those who prefer moderate weather are heading to the German capital Munich. According to Mamoon Humaidan, the general manager of Wego in the Middle East, North Africa and India, Malaysia also attracts tourists with its natural beauty, along with a huge range of shopping centers, restaurants and family-friendly entertainment facilities.
Family Tourism Georgia is becoming more and more popular in the Middle East region, day after day, as Tbilisi ranks ninth, while Kuwait comes in tenth place. Georgia lies between the picturesque Caucasus Mountains and the eastern bank of the Black Sea. This region offers all kinds of attractions and exciting tourist activities for visitors, whether in the area of family entertainment, romance, adventure or shopping; and for this reason it is evident that tourism in Georgia flourishes at such a rapid pace.
Residents of the United Arab Emirates prefer to stay in 4 and 5 star hotels
Residents of the United Arab Emirates have a high spending capacity per person and therefore prefer to stay in 4 and 5 star hotels when they travel abroad.
According to Humaidan from Wego, 4 and 5 stars hotels are the preferred choice for traveling families. The percentage of the population of the United Arab Emirates who reside in 4-star hotels is 32%, while the percentage of those staying in 5-star hotels is 48%.
To meet the needs of these large groups, travel sites and hotels all over the world have started competing with each other to offer the best prices and benefits in their offers.
