Dubai ranks 6th on list of top trending holiday destinations for 2025

One of the leading hospitality groups has released a report detailing the top 20 trending destinations for 2025. It analysed a couple of years of search data for more than 200 destinations. Undoubtedly, Dubai has secured a position on the list.

Dubai has just been ranked an incredible 6th place for the top trending destinations. The city secured a score of 93.13 out of 100, ranking higher than Bahamas, London, Bali, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Paris, Madagascar and Orlando.

The detailed report also brought key tourist trends of 2024 into the limelight. There is ai-tinerary, for example. The team noted that the use of artificial intelligence in the tourism industry has increased significantly in the past 12 months.

Global tourism trends of 2025: In focus

There is also another trend of people across the globe looking for unique, remote destinations, staying clear of popular tourist hotspots. In the past year, searches for “hidden gem holiday destinations” have increased by a sizeable percentage.

People are looking for more intimate experiences. Many tourists are also seeking sustainable and eco-friendly holidays. Sustainable tourism is no longer just a term used to sound smarter. It has become a key consideration for people looking to reduce their footprint.

Solo trips are going to remain an important part of global tourism in 2025. More and more people are embracing the freedom that comes in this scenario. Solo trips are also seen as a method to step out of comfort zones and focus on self-reflection.