Top 5 Travel and Local Apps Performance in UAE: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the travel and local app market in the United Arab Emirates saw varying trends in terms of downloads and active user engagement across leading platforms. According to Sensor Tower data, these are the top-performing apps in this category.

Wego - Flights, Hotels, Travel experienced a noticeable fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting with approximately 11K downloads in early July, and gradually decreasing to around 6.8K by the end of September. The app maintained a relatively stable user base, with weekly active users ranging from about 84K to 78K throughout the quarter.

MakeMyTrip - Flights & Hotels observed a decline in weekly downloads from 9.2K at the beginning of July to 7.7K by the end of September. Active users showed a similar trend, starting at 20.5K and dipping to 17.3K by the end of the quarter.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel maintained a strong presence in the UAE market. Weekly downloads started at 11.7K, peaking slightly in late July, and then gradually declined to 7.7K by the end of September. The app consistently engaged over 260K active users weekly, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

nol Pay recorded a steady increase in weekly downloads, beginning at 6.4K and reaching 7.8K by the end of September. Active user numbers showed a positive trend, increasing from 80.6K to 95.8K over the quarter.

Nusuk | نسك saw a consistent rise in weekly downloads, starting from 3.7K in early July and climbing to 7K by the end of September. Weekly active users similarly increased from 32.3K to 48K, indicating growing engagement with the app.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the travel and local app market in the UAE, with varying download and user engagement trends across different platforms. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.