Top 5 Travel and Local Android Apps in UAE for Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the travel and local apps category on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates saw significant activity. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 apps, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Nusuk (Eatmarna Previously) had a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 2.7K at the beginning of January and reaching over 10.5K by the end of March. The app’s weekly active users also rose steadily, from approximately 16.2K in late December to about 32.6K by the end of the quarter.

Wego - Flights, Hotels, Travel experienced varied download numbers throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads began at around 5.9K in late December, dipped to 3.1K in early March, and then climbed back to 5.2K by the end of March. Active users showed a similar trend, starting at roughly 31.9K in late December and increasing to about 35.7K by the end of the quarter.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel maintained a relatively stable weekly download rate, fluctuating between 3.1K and 5K throughout the quarter. The app’s weekly active users hovered between 102K and 113K, peaking in mid-March.

Mastercard Travel Pass saw a dramatic spike in downloads, particularly in late February, where it jumped from 245 to over 11K. This surge was reflected in its active users, which increased from approximately 734 in late December to over 21K in early March, before settling at around 12K by the end of March.

Google Earth had consistent download numbers, ranging from 2.3K to 3.1K throughout the quarter. Active users for Google Earth remained steady, starting at around 13K in late December and ending at approximately 13.6K by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.