DUBAI: As the UAE’s luxury travel market reached an estimated USD 16.66 billion in 2024, a clear shift is taking place at the upper end of the sector. For today’s affluent travellers, luxury is no longer defined by the destination alone, but by how seamlessly the journey unfolds.
Taylor Travel Management Group, a global provider of bespoke travel solutions, continues to see growing demand for fully tailored, end-to-end transportation throughout 2025.
“For our clients, transportation is not about moving from one place to another,” said Francisco Marti Ramos, Founder and Partner at Taylor Travel Management Group. “It is about peace of mind, knowing that wherever they arrive, the same standard of professionalism, reliability and discretion is in place.”
Mobility as a Strategic Travel Investment
Across premium travel programmes, outbound journeys continue to represent a substantial share of annual travel activity. Within this landscape, chauffeur services typically account for USD 8,000 to USD 9,000 per person annually across combined business and leisure travel.
This pattern underscores a broader shift in priorities, where reliability, punctuality, and flexibility increasingly outweigh app-based convenience particularly for complex, multi-city itineraries.
Where Demand Is Growing
Regional travel within the GCC, most notably between the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, continues to drive strong demand for premium mobility. European capitals including London, Paris and Milan also remain key destinations, supported by business, cultural, and lifestyle travel.
At the same time, an increasing number of affluent travellers are seeking blended itineraries that combine work and leisure, creating demand for seamless, multi-city mobility solutions. Emerging destinations across Asia and the Middle East are also seeing notable interest, driven by accessibility, luxury experiences, and curated lifestyle offerings.
Corporate Travel: Beyond Comfort
Corporate travellers are moving away from fragmented, city-by-city arrangements in favour of consolidated, end-to-end planning. A single, accountable partner, supported by real people rather than automated systems, has become a defining requirement.
This shift highlights a gap in the luxury travel market, where automation often falls short of the responsiveness required at executive level. Taylor Travel Management Group addresses this by providing a dedicated point of contact delivering concierge-level support worldwide.
A Market Aligned with the UAE’s Growth Vision
These developments closely reflect the UAE’s broader economic trajectory. With national tourism strategies forecasting the sector’s contribution to reach AED 450 billion by 2031, the country continues to attract globally mobile, experience-driven travellers who expect excellence at every touchpoint.
As the UAE strengthens its position as a hub for business, investment and lifestyle-led travel, Taylor Travel Management Group anticipates that bespoke transportation will continue to evolve from a premium enhancement into a fundamental component of modern luxury travel.
“In an industry increasingly shaped by automation, true luxury is becoming more human,” Ramos added. “Our role is to ensure every journey feels effortless, so our clients never have to think about logistics, only where they’re headed next.”
