UAE has opened its borders for visitors to Dubai from most countries, with health measures in place. domestically, most restrictions have been lifted.

UAE's borders have re-opened for travelers to Dubai.

Travel from Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo – Brazzaville), South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe is banned.

Arrivals must download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App.

All arrivals to Dubai will be tested on arrival and required to self-quarantine in their hotel or place of residence until receiving a negative test result.

• Anyone flying to Dubai will be required to fill in a Health Declaration Form.
• All arrivals will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, and valid health insurance to enter.
• Arrivals from very high-risk countries will be required to present a negative test no older than 48 hours, and a rapid test taken 6 hours before departure.
• Arrivals from the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sudan, or Zambia will be required to present a negative test no older than 48 hours.
• Arrivals from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Russia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somaliland, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe will be required to take another test at the airport.

Public transportation in UAE is operating in a limited capacity.

Restaurants and bars in Dubai are open, with health measures in place.

All non-essential businesses and attractions in Dubai have reopened.

There is a night curfew from 00:01 to 05:00.

During the holiday season, more restrictions will be in place.

Wearing face masks is required in public places and public transportation.

Masks are no longer required while working out in public places, on beaches and pools, and in facilities like hair salons and medical centers while being treated.

Travellers who have not been vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or by another approved vaccination programme at least 14 days ago, will be required to take a pre-departure test before arriving in the UK (a Return PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly test), and a PCR test on return to the UK (Day 2). Quarantine is not required unless you receive a positive PCR test result.

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Please note that fully vaccinated arrivals are no longer required to take a pre-departure test or a Day 2 PCR test on return to the UK.