For the girls of the UAE who love travelling, you might have missed a step in your 2025 summer plans. But dw, like always, we gotchu.

With the sweltering season officially upon us, it only makes sense that your vacay spots offer good vibes and favourable weather for your summer plans–and it seems like only one platform has made your planning stress-free from A to Z.

According to the trust travel tech bestie Expedia, UAE residents are gearing up for yet another Euro Summer this 2025.

Expedia’s Travel Outlook revealed that the trendiest destinations this year are Spanish hotspots. Think Mallorca, Barcelona, and the ever-iconc Ibiza. Translation? This means that we’re all in the mood for some R&R and adventure all rolled into one experience.

Naturally, these dereamy destiantions are perfect for every travel-obsessed girlie needing a break from the city (sorry Dubai, we need a change of scenery). From the high-octane festivals and outdoor events to the long and chil sunny days by the palm beaches, these destinations are trending for a reason.

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So, while you still haven’t booked that costly flight (chill for a minute), Expedia offers a slew of travel hacks to make the most out of your travel and to save coin.

But first you need to know some key insights. According to Expedia, the month of July offers residents a more budget-friendly time to book their flights, with up to 40 per cent lower than the seasonal average. Additionally, early June (specifically the 4th, 6th and 9th) are the least buys travel dates, with August 1 to 11, 2025 to be the busiest out of all.

The travel hacks YNTK to keep everything seamless:

  • Use the price tracking feature: When using the app, it will monitor and notify flight and hotel prices when the $$$ drops.
  • Booking on a Sunday: The best tip of all? According to Expedia, you have to save up to 16 per cent more on booking on Sundays compared to booking on Fridays.
  • Look for flexibility: *Always* look for flights and hotels with free cancellation or “reserve now, pay later” options (trust that you won’t ever be stressed)
  • Better to book a packaged deal: Custom holiday packages on the app will save you wayyy more money compared to paying for separate services.

Tell your besties to check out these Eid destinations ASAP.