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Demand for travel to UAE fell by almost 50%

Citizens of Russia in the first half of 2026 made 726 701 trips to the countries of the Persian Gulf, according to the Association of Tourist Operators of Russia (ATOR), citing data from the border service of the FSB of Russia. According to her, this is 42.4% less than it was in January-June last year.

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Demand for travel to UAE fell by almost 50%

Citizens of Russia in the first half of 2026 made 726 701 trips to the countries of the Persian Gulf, according to the Association of Tourist Operators of Russia (ATOR), citing data from the border service of the FSB of Russia. According to her, this is 42.4% less than it was in January-June last year.

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