COVID-19 and safety FAQs

• Check your visa requirements HERE.
• From 26 February 2022, passengers travelling to Dubai from all countries (GCC included) must fulfill one of the below requirements:
  1. If you are vaccinated, present a valid vaccination certificate(s) reflecting that the passenger is fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and includes a QR code.
  2. If you are unvaccinated, present a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued within 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure to Dubai and issued by an approved health service provider with a QR code.
  3. If you are unvaccinated, present a valid medical certificate with a QR code issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from COVID‑19 within 1 month from the date of recovery to the date of arrival.
• All certificates must be printed in English or Arabic; certificates in other languages are acceptable if they can be validated at the originating station (the date and time of the test must be detailed). The printed certificate must have a valid QR code. No hand written, SMS or digital certificates will be accepted.
• Ensure you have medical travel insurance with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling.

• From 26 February 2022, passengers travelling to Dubai from all countries (GCC included) must fulfill one of the below requirements:
  1. Present a valid vaccination certificate(s) reflecting that the passenger is fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and includes a QR code
  2. Present a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued within 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure to Dubai and issued by an approved health service provider with a QR code
  3. Present a valid medical certificate with a QR code issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from COVID‑19 within 1 month from the date of recovery to the date of arrival
• Passengers will be required to take another PCR test on arrival at the Dubai International Airport for arrival from certain countries or if they are displaying any symptoms.

• Passengers may be required to take a PCR test at Dubai Airports on arrival, and self quarantine until they receive a negative result.
• For more information click HERE.

• Currently there is no quarantine requirement in place when arriving in Dubai; however you may be asked to take another COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.
• If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.

Below is a list of testing centres that are located within 15 minutes driving of the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Medcare Hospital
Near Al Safa Park – Al Hadiqa Rd - Show in maps
 800 633 2273

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
2nd St – Garhoud - Show in maps
 +971 4 282 7788

Mediclinic Dubai Mall
Financial Center Rd. - Show in maps
+971 4 449 5111

Medeor Hospital 24×7
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Bur Dubai - Show in maps
800 900 600

• PCR tests cost approximately 150 AED (40 USD) in the UAE. Verify the cost with your testing facility first.

• If you test positive for COVID-19 you must contact the Dubai Health Authority which will instruct you for further action in compliance with the government procedures.
• You can find the contact details for the Dubai Health Authority HERE.

All hotels in Dubai are open, with strict hygiene and safety measure in place to safeguard their guests.

All leisure and culture destinations are open for visitors while taking all precautionary measures such as wearing face masks, maintaining hand hygiene, applying physical distancing and avoiding gatherings. Find out more about things to do in Dubai HERE.