DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
Travel demand is rising across the MENA region, as Eid al-Adha approaches. WINGIE, the leading online travel marketplace in MENA, has pinpointed key destinations based on a surge in bookings for the holiday period.
Key Eid al-Adha Destinations for 2025
Abha, Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha falls in Abha’s cool mountain season, bringing fireworks and festivities at Heritage Village. Visitors can watch traditional dances, join craft workshops, and take guided tours of Jabal Souda and Asir National Park. Flights to Abha average USD 113.
Dubai, UAE
For Eid al-Adha, Dubai stages nightly fireworks at Dubai Festival City, headlining concerts at Coca-Cola Arena, and Eid brunches across hotels. Families can also join festivities at Global Village and explore the Al Fahidi Historic District for traditional crafts. Flights to Dubai average USD 407.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Worshippers gather at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia before pouring into the Grand Bazaar for gifts during Eid in Istanbul. Visitors can sail a Bosphorus cruise or explore Topkapı Palace, which will be open during the holiday except the first day of the Eid. Flights to Istanbul start at USD 95.
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Resorts celebrate Eid al-Adha with beachfront barbecues, tanoura dance shows, and family carnivals. Daytime brings world-class diving at Ras Mohammed, snorkeling off Naama Bay and guided desert safaris across the Sinai. Flights to Sharm El-Sheikh start at USD 108.
WINGIE will publish further insights as booking patterns evolve following Eid al-Adha and will continue to monitor emerging trends to help travelers.
