Arabian Gazette: “Georgia the happening destination this Eid for UAE residents”

As the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid-al-Adha, a religious feast of sacrifice, residents of the United Arab Emirates are moving away from their traditional holiday spots to discover new, exciting places, with Georgia at the top of the list.

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia is quickly becoming one of hottest new holiday destinations this season, says an article published by the Arabian Gazette.

Visa on arrival, a short flight duration and a unique mix of the European and Asian cultures, is making Georgia a favoured destination for the Middle East residents. Travellers with valid UAE residency visa or UAE citizenship can get Visa on Arrival to Georgia,” says the article.

Figures supported this claim.

"A 300% growth in travel searches for Georgia has been witnessed since the last year, according to Google trends … [and] latest stats from the Georgian National Tourism Administration reveal that Georgia received 852,377 visitors in August 2015 – a 10 percent increase on the same period in 2014,” says the piece.

Now Georgia may still be a relatively unknown tourism destination untouched my mass tourism, hence visiting it now is most recommended.”

Read the full article here: www.arabiangazette.com