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.