Some UAE residents rethink Eid Al Adha travel plans to India amid heat wave
UAE-based Indian residents are re-evaluating their Eid Al Adha travel plans to India due to a severe heatwave and soaring airfares. Many are opting to stay in the UAE or choose alternative destinations.
A severe heatwave is gripping India, with nearly 10 cities recording temperatures around 46°C. Many UAE-based Indian residents are reconsidering their Eid Al Adha travel plans to India due to the extreme heat and high airfares. For some, the decision to skip India is driven by both cost and comfort, particularly for children. Dubai resident Farzana Khan cited the risk of heat stroke and high airfares as reasons to stay in the UAE. Travel agents report a dip in bookings to India, with many opting for staycations or visa-free destinations instead. Reena M. Philip, director at Aurora Travel and Tourism, noted that the heatwave, high ticket prices, and recent school schedules are shaping travel behavior.
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