UAE
Destination Index

Sentiment Dashboard

Aggregated visitor review sentiment by emirate and attraction, sourced from approved review platforms

πŸ˜Šβ†‘ +3% YoY
84%
Avg Positive Sentiment
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426K
Total Reviews Analysed
πŸ†β†‘ 91% positive
RAK
Highest Rated Emirate
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Safety
Top Positive Theme

Positive vs Negative Sentiment by Emirate

% of reviews classified as positive or negative

Sentiment Breakdown Cards

Dubai248k reviews
βœ“ 82%β€” 10%βœ— 8%
Abu Dhabi91k reviews
βœ“ 87%β€” 8%βœ— 5%
Sharjah34k reviews
βœ“ 79%β€” 12%βœ— 9%
Ras Al Khaimah22k reviews
βœ“ 91%β€” 5%βœ— 4%
Fujairah18k reviews
βœ“ 88%β€” 7%βœ— 5%
Ajman9k reviews
βœ“ 76%β€” 13%βœ— 11%
Umm Al Quwain4k reviews
βœ“ 84%β€” 10%βœ— 6%

Top Positive Themes

Most frequently mentioned positive review themes

1
World-class infrastructure
2
Luxury offerings
3
Safety and cleanliness
4
Diverse dining
5
Cultural depth
6
Family-friendliness
7
Grand Mosque experience
8
Modern amenities

Areas for Improvement

Most frequently mentioned negative review themes

1
Summer heat
2
Traffic congestion
3
High costs
4
Limited nightlife
5
Distance between attractions
6
Limited dining variety
7
Alcohol restrictions for visitors
8
Limited transport links
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High Performing

Ras Al Khaimah leads sentiment

RAK achieves the highest positive sentiment score (91%) of any emirate, driven by exceptional adventure experience reviews and the Jebel Jais product quality.

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Improvement Area

Summer heat is a recurring concern

Heat-related negative reviews spike in June–September across all emirates. Consider proactive summer messaging emphasising indoor luxury experiences.

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Intelligence

Safety consistently rated highly

Personal safety is the most positively mentioned theme across all emirates, and a key differentiator that should feature prominently in international marketing campaigns.