Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, recently conducted a survey to discover what GCC residents really want when planning a vacation. The research, which surveyed almost 900 participants across the region – including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar as well as Kuwait – comes as regional border restrictions ease.
GCC residents revealed that the number one thing they were looking for in vacation was being able to spend time with their family, with 37% sharing that they are seeking quality family time during their travels, with 47% of GCC travellers citing family activities as a must-have when travelling abroad. Almost half of over 45-year-olds hoped to spend much deserved time with family members during a holiday.
With Yas Island’s extensive range of attractions for the whole family, vacationers can experience a destination like no other and enjoy the wide diversity of rides, hotels, retail and dining outlets available on Yas Island.
Researchers also found that over one-third of GCC residents are looking to escape into a world of relaxation when heading on a vacation. Holidaymakers based in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia look for a relaxing vacation, with 47%, 37%, 33% and 31% of respondents respectively sharing that they prioritise rest and relaxation.
Additionally, 46% of survey respondents stated that a great beach was a must-have during a vacation in the UAE. With world-class hotels, stunning beaches, and more, all offered at Yas Island, there are few better spots in the UAE to be able to relax on.
The survey also found that almost one-third of GCC respondents are hoping to have fun when travelling on vacations. 68% of respondents between the 18 and 34 age group listed fun as a top priority. With Yas Island filled with attractions, including the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, as well as the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber and region’s tallest indoor climbing wall at CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Island holds all the ingredients to provide fun for all throughout their time.
29% of survey respondents revealed a must-have on any trip abroad were safety assurances – 33% Qatar, 29% Bahrain, 26% Oman and 24.7% Saudi Arabia. With a wide range of health and safety measures ongoing at Yas Island, including regular sanitization of all attractions and hotels, alongside the mandatory wearing of face masks, the destination is well-known for being one of the safest in the UAE.
With regional borders having recently opened to Abu Dhabi and a comprehensive range of safety and wellness guidelines firmly in place, Yas Island looks to welcome back travellers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar with a vacation like no other.
