A survey of 897 GCC residents reveals that vacationers want to connect with family,
to have fun and simply relax when on holiday
Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 27, 2021: Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs,
recently conducted a survey to discover what GCC residents really want when planning a vacation. The
research, which surveyed almost 900 participants across the region – including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman
and Qatar as well as Kuwait – comes as regional border restrictions ease.
GCC residents revealed that the number one thing they were looking for in a vacation was being able to spend
time with their family, with 37% sharing that they are seeking quality family time during their travels, with 47%
of GCC travellers citing family activities as a must-have when travelling abroad. Almost half of over 45 year olds
hoped to spend much deserved time with family members during a holiday.
With Yas Island’s extensive range of attractions for the whole family, vacationers can experience a destination
like no other and enjoy the wide diversity of rides, hotels, retail and dining outlets available on Yas Island.
Researchers also found that over one third of GCC residents are looking to escape into a world of relaxation
when heading on a vacation. Holidaymakers based in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia look for a
relaxing vacation, with 47%, 37%, 33% and 31% of respondents respectively sharing that they prioritise rest
and relaxation.
Additionally, 46% of survey respondents stated that a great beach was a ‘must have’ during a vacation in the
UAE. With world-class hotels, stunning beaches, and more, all offered at Yas Island, there are few better spots
in the UAE to be able to relax on.
The survey also found that almost one third of GCC respondents are hoping to ‘have fun’ when travelling on
vacations. 68% of respondents between the 18 and 34 age group listed fun as a top priority. With Yas Island
filled with attractions, including the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu
Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World TM Abu Dhabi, as well as the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber
and region’s tallest indoor climbing wall at CLYMB TM Abu Dhabi, Yas Island holds all the ingredients to
provide fun for all throughout their time.
29% of survey respondents revealed a must-have on any trip abroad were safety assurances – 33% Qatar, 29%
Bahrain, 26% Oman and 24.7% Saudi Arabia. With a wide range of health and safety measures ongoing at Yas
Island, including regular sanitization of all attractions and hotels, alongside the mandatory wearing of face
masks, the destination is well-known for being one of the safest in the UAE.
With regional borders having recently opened to Abu Dhabi and a comprehensive range of safety and wellness
guidelines firmly in place, Yas Island looks to welcome back travellers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and
Qatar with a vacation like no other.
To discover more, and for more information, please visit: yasisland.ae.