Travel bug: YouGov data highlights UAE, Saudi travel spots for 2021

Banff, Alberta, Canada. (Shutterstock)
Banff, Alberta, Canada. (Shutterstock)

Market research and data analytics firm YouGov has released a new infographic this week that reveals the travel aspirations of people from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In addition to highlighting people’s intent to travel in 2021, the demographic of travelers, budgets and expectations, the new infographic also ranks the top travel destinations for the UAE and KSA. 

  1. UAE
    UAE
    Ranking as the top travel destination for Saudi tourists is the United Arab Emirates.
  2. Egypt
    Egypt
    The North African nation known for the pyramids and pharaohs is listed as the second country that Saudi Arabia’s residents would like to travel to. 
  3. Maldives
    Maldives
    Coming in at third place for the top destinations that people from the Kingdom want to visit is the Maldives. The South Asian country ranks as first for travelers from the UAE.
  4. Switzerland
    Switzerland
    While those from Saudi are more inclined towards regional travel, travelers from the UAE are considering international destinations such as Switzerland, which secured the second spot on the UAE’s list, after the Maldives.
  5. Singapore
    Singapore
    Travelers from the UAE are also looking to travel to Singapore, which is the third top travel destination for Emiratis.
  6. Canada
    Canada
    Canada comes in at 4th place on the list of desired travel destinations for UAE residents in 2021.