The Wait is Over – Dubai Opens For Tourists From July 7

Dubai opens for tourists from July 7. On 22nd June, this official announcement was announced from Dubai. Also, certain guidelines and steps are framed in order to protect people from COVID-19. In addition, the tourists should provide a Covid-19 negative certificate given 96 hours before travelling to Dubai or to undergo testing at Dubai airports. Read on to know all the guidelines and the various measures taken by Dubai for the travel in and out of the country.

We will be covering the main three announcements, general guidelines, basic travel responsibilities, and also covers the major procedures. Also, keep reading to have a complete idea about steps taken in Dubai as it opens for tourists.

Announcements

• From June 22, the UAE residence visa holders who have been stranded outside the country are allowed to return to UAE, in accordance with the measures implemented to prevent the spread of the virus.

• From June 23, people can travel out of UAE to destinations that have started to operate flights, in accordance with the protocols put in place by their governments.

• Dubai opens for tourists from July 7.

General Guidelines

• Travellers should bear full responsibility for their actions & for checking the COVID-19 situation of the country they wish to travel, as well as self-monitoring any symptoms they may experience.

• All citizens and residents should have to undergo a PCR test upon arrival at the Dubai airports.

• Tourists can choose to show a PCR test result upon their arrival or to undergo the test at Dubai airports.

• All the travellers with positive COVID-19 cases should undergo quarantine for 14 days, with travellers bearing the costs of treatment and isolation.

Basic travel responsibilities

Well, it is very important that all of us should be aware of some basic travel responsibilities. Have a read and find out the basic travel responsibilities you should be knowing.

• It is important that everyone adheres to all official measures and requirements established by the Dubai Government and other countries before travelling and after returning to Dubai.

• Disclose any symptoms before travelling by filling in the form provided by airlines.

• Also, make sure that you have international health coverage before you travel.

• It is important that the citizens must notify UAE Embassies if they are infected with COVID-19 while they are abroad.

• If the tourists and residents are infected with COVID-19, the cost of examination and treatments should be born by the individuals.

• It is very important to take precautionary measures and self-monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19.

The Complete Guidelines that the travellers should follow for all the three announcements

1. Procedures for the returning Dubai residents

There are many people who were struggling to return back to their own nation and finally here is a piece of good news for the Dubai residents. Also, find out the required procedures established by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.

Procedures for returning Dubai residents

• Pre-book flights through official websites of airlines operating from Dubai airports.

• Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs organises the arrival of residents.

• The returning residents can fly on any of the airlines which have approved flights to Dubai airports.

• Residents must sign a declaration, stating their commitment to bear the costs of examination and treatment in the event of contracting COVID-19.

• Those arriving in Dubai must complete a Health Declaration Form before leaving their destination to ensure that they are clear of any symptoms.

• Also, all passengers arriving must register their details on the COVID-19 DXB app. Registering the details in the application is to ensure that the passengers adhere to the 14-day quarantine in case they are tested positive for COVID-19.

Travel Procedures from the country of departure

• No PCR test required before departure.

• Fill in the Health Declaration Form before departure & sign the costs declaration.

• Airlines have the right to reject travellers if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.

Arrival procedures at Dubai airport

• You will have to take the PCR test upon arrival at the Dubai airports.

• Ensure all passengers upon arrival download COVID-19 DXB app.

Procedures for leaving the airport

• All the residents must stay at home until their PCR test results come out.

• Also, the obligation to abide by 14-day quarantine for all the positive COVID-19 cases.

• Also, home quarantine is possible if the conditions of quarantine are met, according to official guidelines from the COVID-19 Command & Control Centre.

• Residents who test positive for COVID-19 and are home-sharing or living in high-density housing will be required to be isolated at a facility. Also, the individual’s employer should provide the quarantine facility in accordance with COVID-19 Command and Control Centre guidelines or choose a quarantine facility provided by the government in return for bearing the costs involved.

• Compliance with all precautionary measures applied in Dubai such as wearing masks, maintaining two-metre social distance and washing hands regularly.

2. International travel procedures for Dubai’s citizens and residents

Here is some good news for the Dubai citizens and residents. Have a read and find out the international travel procedures for Dubai’s citizens and residents.

International travel procedures

• Citizens and residents have the freedom to travel to several countries on any of the airlines that have approved flights to and from Dubai airports.

• Follow the measures specified by the destination country upon arrival.

• Complete the Health Declaration Form before departing to ensure that you are clear of any symptoms.

• Also, Register details on the COVID-19 DXB app.

Departure Procedures

• Follow with the official procedures established by the destination country regarding testing and quarantine.

• Also, complete Health Declaration Form before departure.

• Airlines have the right to reject travellers if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.

Procedure to follow at travel destinations

Follow with the official procedures established by the destination country regarding testing & quarantine.

Procedures to follow while returning to Dubai

• PCR test is required and you can take it upon arrival at Dubai airports.

• Also, residents must stay home until their PCR test results come out.

• Make sure you download the COVID-19 DXB app.

• Also, the obligation to abide by 14-day quarantine for all the positive COVID-19 cases.

• In addition, home quarantine is possible if the conditions of quarantine are met, according to official guidelines from the COVID-19 Command and Control Centre.

• Also, the residents test positive for COVID-19 and are home-sharing or living in high-density housing will be required to be isolated at a facility. In addition, their employer should provide the quarantine facility in accordance with COVID-19 Command and Control Centre guidelines or choose a quarantine facility provided by the government in return for bearing the costs involved.

• Compliance with all precautionary measures applied in Dubai such as wearing masks, maintaining two-metre social distance and washing hands regularly.

3. Procedures for International tourists arriving in Dubai

Dubai is known for tourism and staying away from Dubai is really hard as the country is a perfect destination for a vacation. Find out the procedures for International tourists arriving in Dubai. Get ready, folks. Its time to travel again to Dubai!

Requirements to travel to Dubai

• Fulfil the entry visa requirements to visit the UAE.

• Ensure you have travel health insurance before travelling, in the event you do not have international coverage. Also, you should sign a declaration to bear all costs of quarantine and treatment. Also, complete the Health Declaration Form before departure to ensure there are no COVID-19 symptoms.

• Tourists must register all their details on the COVID-19 DXB app.

Also Read: How to Get Dubai Visa for Indian Passport Holders

Procedures to follow from departure destinations

• Take a PCR test before travelling. If you haven’t already, then you will have to take a PCR test upon arrival at Dubai airports.

• If you had already taken the test, make sure you had taken it 4 days prior to the date of travel.

• Complete the Health Declaration Form before departing.

• Airlines have the right to deny travellers if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.

Procedures upon arrival at Dubai airport

• You should carry a valid PCR test result.

• All arriving passengers will have their temperatures taken with thermal screening devices.

• Tourists who do not carry a valid PCR test result will have to take the test upon arrival.

• There are chances that the authorities will repeat the PCR test upon arrival even if the PCR results before departure shows negative.

Also Read: How to Get Dubai Visa on Arrival (VoA) for Indian Citizens?

Procedures while leaving Dubai airports

• Tourists must have the COVID-19 DXB app downloaded.

• 14-day quarantine imposed on all positive COVID-19 cases.

• Compliance with all precautionary measures applied in Dubai such as wearing masks, maintaining two-metre social distance and washing hands regularly.

What if the residents and tourists are tested positive for COVID-19?

As Dubai opens for tourists, I know this question is a common one which is popping on all our minds, right? Also, here is the answer to the question which disturbs you the most. Well, strict compliance with the procedures set out for positive cases by the COVID-19 Command and Control Centre, including institutional quarantine, home quarantine or hospitalisation.

And that brings an end to the complete guidelines. I hope you got a clear idea regarding all the three announcements and its procedures. Also, travel is something which could not be stopped for a long time. Agreed? Travel is full of passion, love, fun, motivation, celebration and knowledge. And yes, luckily many countries are opening their borders for tourists to bring back life to normal from the COVID-19 with all safety measures. Luckily, Dubai opens for tourists. It can’t get any better, right? Also, folks, the wait is over & what are you waiting for? Start Planning! Reach out to us and find out some cool travel packages to Dubai. Also, have the chance to customize your itinerary. Still, worried? We have our 24/7 Travel App to guide you. The gates are open and let’s travel!

Last Update: June 26th 2020