As travel continues to slowly go back to a resemblance of normal, there have been some changes made to the requirements for some travellers entering Dubai.
Per , there was an update made by Dubai Airports stating that “effective from December 6, all passengers arriving (originating) from GCC countries are not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC [Dubai International Airport/Al Maktoum International Airport]”.
This means those travelling to Dubai from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman via plane no longer need to take a COVID-19 PCR prior to travelling and can get one upon arrival in the emirate.
However, it should be noted that this change to travel requirements is only applicable to those passengers travelling by air. Per the Emirates Airline website, it’s stated that these travel updates are “not applicable to passengers arriving by road through the Hatta border, who must take the PCR test 96 hours from the date of the test before departure”.
This change for the GCC countries comes after it was announced in October that those arriving from the UK and Germany could be tested upon arrival at Dubai airport.
Even more recently, the UAE was taken off the UK’s mandatory 14-day quarantine list for incoming travellers. So, those travelling to the UK from Dubai or Abu Dhabi will no longer have to self-isolate.
As always though, ensure you contact your airline for the most up-to-date travel information.
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