The Middle East has traditionally not ranked among the top destinations for Chinese travelers, but that appears to be changing fast. During this year's extended Golden Week holiday — which runs Oct. 1–8 — Chinese travel reservations to Doha surged 441% from a year earlier, while bookings to Abu Dhabi rose 229%, according to Trip.com . The online travel agency said its data covered Sept. 27 to Oct. 8, as many office workers took additional leave to lengthen the break. Meanwhile, Dubai saw a 27%