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AI Insights · Timothy · April 2022

Top 5 Travel Apps on iOS in the Middle East: Q1 2022

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 travel apps on iOS in the Middle East during Q1 2022, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Travel Apps on iOS in the Middle East: Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 travel apps on iOS in the Middle East showcased varying trends in downloads and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:

Uber - Request a ride saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, starting at 34K in late December and experiencing a dip to around 21.5K in mid-January. Downloads then rose steadily, peaking at approximately 34.5K in early March. Weekly active users also increased from 676K at the start of the quarter to about 723K by the end of March.

Bolt: Request a Ride had an interesting quarterly trend with weekly downloads ranging from 8.5K in mid-January to a high of 207K at the end of January. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 78K and reaching a peak of around 167K at the end of January before stabilizing around 105K towards the end of March.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel saw consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 18K to 33K, with a notable increase in early March. Active users consistently grew from 491K at the beginning of the quarter to approximately 553K by the end of March.

Careem – rides, food & more displayed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 25.9K and reaching around 29.2K by the end of March. The active user base also showed growth, beginning at 408K and rising to about 412K by the end of the quarter.

Expo 2020 Dubai experienced significant growth in weekly downloads, starting at 13.9K and peaking at approximately 42.8K in mid-March. Active users mirrored this trend, beginning at 79K and increasing to about 119K by the end of March.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where you can find more detailed analytics and trends for these and other apps.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2022