Dubai to benefit from midhaul trend

The tourism and property sectors in Dubai will receive a boost from the emirate's emergence as a "mid-haul favourite" this year, it has been claimed.

According to cheapflights.co.uk, mid-haul destinations are increasingly popular with British holidaymakers looking to travel further than countries in the eurozone without booking a long-haul flight.

The flight comparison website conducted an analysis of user searches which found that Dubai is currently the most popular mid-haul destination among UK travellers.

Nadine Hallak, travel expert at cheapflights.co.uk, commented: "Travel patterns are shifting to more adventurous pastures.

"It's clear that people are keen not only to save money, but also to escape the credit crunch by continuing to take holidays while enriching their travel experience by trying something different."

The Moroccan city of Marrakesh was another mid-haul destination revealed to be popular among Britons this year.

A large number of international visitors are expected in Dubai this week for the Dubai Desert Classic, a European Tour-sanctioned golf event which begins at the Emirates Golf Club on Thursday (January 29th).

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