In the spring of 2026, interest in traveling to the UAE began to recover after a brief downturn. However, the main trend is not just an increase in applications, but a change in travelers' behavior.

What's going on right now

• the increase in visa applications is about 30%
• gradual recovery in demand since the end of March
• active increase in requests in April

A new approach to travel

Travelers have become more flexible and cautious:

• plan trips closer to dates
• choose options that can be changed
• avoid long-term obligations

The popularity of flexible visas

The increase in interest in multiple-entry visas, which provide more freedom in planning, is particularly noticeable.

Shorter deadlines

Trips are now planned faster:

• instead of 3-4 weeks — only 1-2 weeks

This changes the usual booking and preparation model.

General trend

Tourism is becoming more adaptive:

• decisions are made faster
• flexibility is important
• the opportunity for change is appreciated

The result

The market is gradually recovering, but in a new format — with more flexible and faster travel planning scenarios.