Top 5 Travel and Local Apps in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance Overview

In the first quarter of 2025, the travel and local apps landscape in the United Arab Emirates saw significant activity, with top apps Wego - Flights, Hotels, Travel, MakeMyTrip - Flights & Hotels, Nusuk | نسك, nol Pay, and Air Arabia (official app) leading the charge.

Wego - Flights, Hotels, Travel experienced a notable rise in weekly downloads, starting from 8.9K at the beginning of January and peaking at around 15.6K in mid-March. Despite a slight dip towards the end of the quarter, the app maintained a strong presence. Weekly active users fluctuated but ended on a high note with an increase to approximately 97.3K.

MakeMyTrip - Flights & Hotels showed consistent weekly downloads, with numbers starting at 7.7K and reaching 10K by early March. The app's active users saw minor fluctuations but generally held steady, starting at about 173.6K and ending at 170.8K.

Nusuk | نسك had a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads peaking at 15.4K in early March before settling at 6.6K by the end of the quarter. Active users began at 82.4K, dipped during February, and then recovered to approximately 62.5K by March's end.

nol Pay maintained stable weekly downloads, peaking at 10.5K in early March. Active users showed a growth trend, beginning at 109.3K and climbing to 142.9K by the end of March, demonstrating strong user engagement.

Air Arabia (official app) witnessed a surge in downloads in mid-February, reaching 20.5K, and ended the quarter with modest numbers at 5.9K. Active users increased significantly from 39.7K to a high of 87.9K in early March before stabilizing around 62.6K.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, illustrate the dynamic nature of the travel and local apps market in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.