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Russian tourism to Abu Dhabi on the rise,…

  • Kate Harden-England
  • 20 August 2024
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This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article

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Abu Dhabi stands out as a top choice for long-haul Russian travellers, driven by a significant rise in seat availability for the second half of 2024 according to insights from Mabrian.

The travel and tourism data intelligence specialist, which is part of The Data Appeal Company, revealed the capital of UAE is among Russia’s top choices in GCC destinations. 

Russian visitors are opting for luxury accommodations in stays that tend to be extended, providing the Abu Dhabi with a unique opportunity to enhance its economic impact through targeted marketing and strategic investment in this growing market.

According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), Russian outbound travel increased by 14% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by long-haul destinations like the United Arab Emirates. 

As per FSB Borders Service data, nearly a million Russian travellers visited the UAE, an 11% increase from 2023, making it the second most visited country by Russians.

This analysis via social listening explores Mabrian data on demand trends among Russian travellers visiting Abu Dhabi, drawing on year-to-date data and forecasts for 2024, covering connectivity, accommodation preferences, length of stay, and spending habits. 

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Alongside Dubai, Sharjah and Oman, Abu Dhabi is a key destination in the UAE for Russian tourists, a market that has significantly shifted its travel preferences over the past five years.

Mabrian’s data showed that focusing in Abu Dhabi, Russia is the second European market growing the most in terms of seats availability of the second semester of 2024, as projected capacity will increase 31.4%, compared to the same period in 2023. 

“This growth reflects also seasonal demand from this source market”, said Carlos Cendra, partner and director of marketing and Communication of Mabrian. 

“After a slight 2% decrease in seat availability during the first half of the year, the market is rebounding as we approach the European winter, when many Europeans seek warmer destinations.”

Mabrian’s demand projections, based on flight searches, indicate that after a 52% increase in Russian visitors to Abu Dhabi in the first half of 2024 (compared to the same period in 2023), the number is expected to rise by another 53%, reaching approximately 50,000 travellers in the second half of the year.

“Data shows that Russian demand for Abu Dhabi is not only consolidating but also strengthening,” added Cendra.

“Understanding their preferences for long-haul travel and specific choices when visiting the UAE, and Abu Dhabi in particular, can lead to longer stays and higher spending, enhancing the return on investment from Abu Dhabi’s intensive promotional efforts in Russia.”

Hotel luxury accommodation, Russians’ top choice in Abu Dhabi

The hotel and stay experience are paramount for Russian travellers. As Mabrian’s data reveals, they aim at high quality and luxury experiences, in hotels or renowned world brands, mainly in the most coveted areas of the city, such as Corniche and its West end, Al Ras Al Akhdar; as well as Al Reem Island and Khalifa City. 

According to Mabrian’s insight, 28.9% of Russian travellers stay in 4-stars hotels, and 42.7% in 5-stars. This preference for 5-star hotels is 6.5 percentage points higher than the average for other travellers in Abu Dhabi.

Additionally, 90% of Russians visiting Abu Dhabi choose hotel accommodations, with nearly one in four opting for resorts—a lodging segment with significant growth potential among Russian tourists, especially considering the increasing length of their stays.

Overall, Russian travellers’ stays in Abu Dhabi increased by 57% compared to the same period in 2023, with the average length of stay rising from 2.9 days in 2023 to 3.4 days in 2024.

A spokesperson for Mabrian said: “The increase in Russian arrivals and their extended stays are key indicators that can help maximize this market’s economic impact, as well as to target Russian demand with a more segmented approach.

This is key to leverage Russian travellers purchase power as, “according to our data, Russia ranks as the third-largest inbound market in terms of average daily spending in Abu Dhabi, and the top market outside of the Gulf Cooperation Council states”.

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