{"id":1355,"date":"2020-08-14T18:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T10:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2024-01-13T22:15:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T03:15:38","slug":"is-it-safe-to-travel-to-dubai-what-the-country-is-doing-to-be-covid-19-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-dubai-what-the-country-is-doing-to-be-covid-19-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to travel: Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Update: November 11, 2021<\/strong>

Entry conditions for international travelers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>

Dubai is now open for tourism to most travelers as long as they fulfill certain criteria. All travelers entering Dubai regardless of point of origin must provide a negative COVID\u201119 RT\u2011PCR test<\/strong> certificate<\/strong> for a test taken within 72 hours before departure, except for travelers from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zambia (for which more specific requirements need to be met \u2014 see here<\/a>)

Restrictions for certain travelers<\/strong>

Travelers from more than 50 countries<\/a>, including Argentina, Egypt, Morocco, Slovakia, and Turkey, must take an additional test on arrival.

Additional entry restrictions apply. Refer to updates on tourist entry here<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has completely changed travel and tourism. With many of us now taking a cautious approach to travel, taking a flight overseas is no longer as straightforward as it used to be. That said, if any destination can recover quickly and effectively from this pandemic, it is Dubai. The city-state has made it a priority to reopen its doors and welcome international travelers back to its glittering metropolis by deploying a wealth of safety precautions. We seek to answer the important question: Is it safe to travel to Dubai amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? <\/em>Read on to find out what Dubai is doing to make tourists feel comfortable in light of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Is<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dubai blends the glamor of modern luxury with the enduring timelessness of the Arabian desert. Soaring skyscrapers and indulgent mega malls await you in this desert city, all in the hands of new measures aimed to make you feel at ease while exploring the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"WTTC<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a recipient of the global Safe Travels Stamp<\/a>, issued by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourists can rest assured that Dubai has implemented stringent hygiene and safety protocols throughout the city. Find out more about the WTTC Safe Travels protocols here<\/a>, and be sure to be on the lookout for the little green stamp of approval on attraction websites and at venues across Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n