More than 60% of UAE residents now use artificial intelligence (AI) for trip planning, with 68% relying on AI to make bookings, signaling a major shift in how travellers organise their journeys.
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More than 60% of UAE residents now use artificial intelligence (AI) for trip planning, with 68% relying on AI to make bookings, signaling a major shift in how travellers organise their journeys.
More than 60% use UAE travellers AI trip planning 2025 , with 68% relying on AI to make bookings, signaling a major shift in how travellers organise their journeys. According to Musafir.com, the future of travel lies in combining AI’s speed and personalised recommendations with human expertise providing empathy and cultural insights.
AI-powered conversational tools allow travellers, especially younger generations like millennials and Gen Z, to quickly obtain tailored itineraries, visa advice, and destination comparisons without sifting through countless websites. Analysts warn this change may reduce traditional search traffic as planning evolves from “searching” to “asking.”
Affordability is also transforming, with flexible payment options such as “Travel Now, Pay Later” gaining traction among younger travelers. These pay-later programs, enabled through fintech partnerships with local banks, make long-haul family trips to Europe and Asia more accessible.
“Travel aspirations are stronger than ever,” said Raheesh Babu, COO of Musafir.com. “Flexible payments make those dreams achievable.” Vishal Arora, Chief Product & Technology Officer, added: “The future of travel is hybrid, where AI delivers speed and customisation, and humans bring empathy and contextual judgement.”
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