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If you’re planning to travel to Dubai, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The basics

Dubai has been open again to visitors since August 2020, though all arrivals must have valid health insurance and a negative Covid test.Dubai International Airport, which in 2019 was the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, reopened its main Terminal One in June, after being closed for 15 months.

What’s on offer

Sun, shopping and some of the world’s best hotels — people come to Dubai to get away from it all. From incredible modern architecture to glossy beaches and high-end restaurants and hotels, this is a stylish blend of a city and beach break.Expo 2020 Dubai, a six-month, $7-billion extravaganza featuring pavilions from around the world showcasing architectural and technological innovation, got underway on October 1, 2021, having been delayed by Covid. It will run to March 31, 2022.Emirates customers are being offered free entry to the expo as well as a free PCR test. Details are here.

Who can go

Anyone normally permitted entry to Dubai can visit, even on vacation.

What are the restrictions?

The United Arab Emirates has opened applications for tourist visas to vaccinated travelers from all countries.All passengers arriving into Dubai must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their arrival into the country and register their vaccination status on the government’s health app (COVID-19 DXB app).

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/dubai-travel-covid-19/