Direct flights from Moscow and major Russian cities to the UAE are becoming one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
Although Dubai remains the preferred destination, interest in other emirates is also increasing, RIA Novosti writes.
According to PR-director of Intourist Daria Domostroeva, from 60 to 80% of travelers choosing the UAE prefer to go to Dubai. At the same time in the group of companies "Sletat.ru" and tour operator Lets Fly this percentage drops to 36.
The next most popular destinations after Dubai are Ras al-Khaimah (17 percent) and Sharjah (14 percent). Fujairah is chosen by 13 percent of tourists, while six percent go to Abu Dhabi. Ajman has a four percent share and Umm al-Quwain less than one percent.
For Russian tourists, Dubai is the most popular emirate of the UAE according to various indicators. It offers a variety of attractions, from golf clubs and the Museum of the Future to an unmanned metro and the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, as well as the luxurious Atlantis Royal Hotel, Domostroeva added.
Tourists will find one of the largest aquariums in the world at Dubai Mall, as well as the largest oceanarium in the world, The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, and the Aquaventure and Wild Wadi water parks. In addition, many theme parks such as Miracle Garden offer great spots for photo shoots, and the Deira area is popular with tourists.
The most famous beaches in Dubai are Jumeirah Public Beach (where you can swim even at night, as lifeguards work around the clock), Palm Jumeirah Beach and JBR Beach, according to Fun&Sun. Water sports enthusiasts are attracted to Kite Beach, which offers wakeboard and kite surfing rentals, as well as volleyball and jogging on a treadmill.
The cost of a one-week tour for two people in a three-star hotel in mid-November starts from 87 thousand rubles.
We would like to remind you that earlier Turkey became the most popular destination for Russians in the winter season.