MakeMyTrip, the Main online travel company in the UAE, runs its 'Big Deal Sale' campaign at a national level in efforts to enhance travelling in the last quarter of the year for all residents of the Emirates. Starting in November 2025, the campaign spans the whole month to offer specific offers on accommodations, flights, and holiday vacation packages in collaboration with many major airlines, financial establishments, and hotels.
The campaign offers weekly themes focused on specific destinations, a 'Lightning Drops' deal, and 'flash sales' every day from 5 to 7 PM to help promote both international and short-distance travel during the holiday season.
Campaign Overview and Partner Collaborations
The campaign 'MakeMyTrip Big Deal Sale' encompasses a myriad of partnerships in the aviation, hospitality, and retail sectors. The international and domestic route bundles from major airlines and associated hotel groups provide various promotional offers.
Within hospitality in the UAE, MakeMyTrip collaborates with hospitality brands, namely, Taj Hotels, One&Only One Zabeel, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, and Rove Hotels, along with, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Jumeirah, Citymax Group, Premier Inn, and the climate-controlled, operated by the famed Atlantis.
Among the campaign participants are international hotel partners, including Amari Hotels and Resorts, JA Resorts and Hotels, HMH Group, MOBH Holding Group, Landmark Hotels, and Majestic Hotels, who give clients the chance to enjoy discounted stays at posh hotels and family-friendly resorts.
There are also initiatives with clients in the banking sector that provide cashback and special offers through card payments on credit and debit for bookings made via the Make My Trip platform, further enhancing the economy for users in the UAE.
Promoting the Domestic Travel Destinations of the UAE
This campaign focuses on some of the most sought-after staycation spots in the UAE -- Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah -- which are still hot spots for domestic tourism thanks to their luxe beach resorts, desert getaways, and cultural offerings.
Abu Dhabi is appealing at any time of the year, with its unparalleled modern attractions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and Saadiyat Beach.
Adventurous Ras Al Khaimah is home to the world's longest zipline at Jebel Jais, desert camping, and beach resorts.
Fujairah is still one of the most popular getaways on the weekends for its stunning coastline and diving on the Gulf of Oman.
UAE residents are made to benefit the most as the campaign optimally highlights the various local offerings available, especially with the Big Deal Sale that does not require international travel to enjoy.
Sale on Schedule for International Destinations
As part of the MakeMyTrip Big Deal Sale, travellers going to the United Arab Emirates will enjoy discounted airfare and hotel packages to several exotic vacation locations. Included in the sale are such countries as Thailand, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, the Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
These countries offer something for everyone.
Those wanting to enjoy the sights and cuisine will be more than satisfied in Thailand and Malaysia.
Luxury travellers and couples looking for a beach getaway in the Maldives and Turkey will not be disappointed.
The thrilling adventurers and winter vacationers will find joy in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The timeless attractions of Egypt and the UK are bound to fascinate visitors for the rest of time.
Due to the increase in demand in the UAE for the year-end holiday, the campaign's varied offers provide value-based trips for all travellers, regardless of whether they plan well in advance or not.
To highlight the campaign, the use of 'Lightning Drops', promotional first, special offers introduced every week on a set schedule, basketball drops for a given value, will also be included. Airline and hotel bookings are scheduled to be discounted based on the geography users choose from the set of destination themes. Users will be able to select from a variety of beach or city trips.
Along with this, exclusive deals will also be available between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with restricted deals available within the 2-hour window. These types of deals are supposed to engage the customers who are more interested in travelling on short notice since it maximises the profitability on the more desired destinations.
Travel Trends Towards the End of the Year in the UAE
United Arab Emirates, in November and December, the amount of traveling is at its peak. Most families, as well as couples, and people who prefer to travel alone, conveniently plan these short getaways in relation to the UAE National Day, as well as to the winter school break.
The increase in travel to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe may be due to the increased internet access, and the COVID quarantine, which enabled travellers to view more about these areas. Travel within the country is also on the rise as a result of the modern infrastructure, luxury resorts and government policies that promote the country.
The MakeMyTrip campaign is in the same spirit, with appealing prices and flexible packages set for short-distance, longer distance, and don't leave the country.
Promoting Advanced Travel Booking and Economic Restoration
This particular sale is a part of Akbar Al Baker's more comprehensive plan that aims to ease traveling for the people who live in the gulf countries and the UAE. Partnerships with hotels, airlines, and the tourism authority is directed more on the UAE travelers for the purpose of easing international travel and helping with the recovery of tourism of other countries.
continuously seeks implementation of advanced technologies in digital services, which allow patrons to easily plan and pay for their travel all in one convenient location. The initiative advances the local partners' capacity to fill hotels and other services during peak holiday timings.
How to Access the Big Deal Sale
The MakeMyTrip mobile application, along with the site, showcases the Big Deal Sale which comprises a section with themes and various destinations, and current news on deals in addition to other promotions. Deal notifications that inform of exclusive offers to MakeMyTrip users.
Users can still benefit from the sale as it encompasses all domestic and international travel bookings done during the sale period, and can also travel as late as 2026 based on the partners included for the booking.
The adaptation of Flexible packages from MakeMyTrip enables travellers at all comfort levels with the inclusion of easy cancellation and rescheduling in the trip for swift changes.
Conclusion
The Emirates residents can now use the Big Deal Sale and its various offerings to simplify their travel planning. The blends of domestic staycation packages and international holiday deals with MakemyTrip's proximity to the UAE enable effortless travel from major Emirates to international locations such as Thailand, the Maldives, and Turkey.
The travel market in the UAE is growing, and these initiatives position the country as a global travel hub, providing both residents and visitors the opportunity to explore different experiences within the country and internationally.