As summer temperatures rise and the school year ends, the UAE normally enters its quiet season. Families travel abroad, streets get quieter, and it’s assumed that everyone who can leave, does. But this year, things are changing.
According to a recent survey by Platinumlist, which polled some of the UAE’s most active entertainment consumers, a notable 25 per cent of respondents plan to spend significantly more time in the country this summer compared to 2024. Potentially, this signals a change in mindset and lifestyle.
Data first: why more people stay
The reasons for this change are both practical and personal. Among those who have chosen to stay in the UAE, 28 per cent cited work commitments as
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