Eid break later this month to be one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years Last updated: May 07, 2026 | 04:04 UAE travellers are rushing to South Asian vacation spots like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays amid the ongoing difficulties getting Schengen visa appointments, skyrocketing airfares, and airport disruptions at European and UK destinations. Shutterstock Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the Eid Al Adha break later this month are entering one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years, as soaring jet fuel prices trigger higher airfares, tighter seat availability and growing schedule pressure across airlines worldwide. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . The disruption comes just as outbound travel demand accelerates ahead of the holiday period during the last week of May and the wider summer vacation season.…