All passengers travelling to Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate, taken no more than 72 hours before departure, except for travel from Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Indonesia. Please check specific departure requirements in your country before you leave
The UAE government has specified designated laboratories for COVID‑19 PCR test. Click here for the list of laboratories.
The negative COVID-19 PCR test must either be a digital or printed certificate in English or Arabic. SMS certificates are NOT accepted.
ARRIVAL IN DUBAI
At the Airport
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, which is expected within 24 hours in most circumstances.
Quarantine on Arrival
No quarantine is required for arriving in Dubai. However, if your COVID‑19 PCR test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.
You are also required to download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App. iOS / Android
For test exemptions and other requirements upon arrival in Dubai, visit here.
AT THE VENUE
Social Distancing & Cleaning Measures
Staying at least 6 feet or 2 meters from other guests and hotel associates
Follow signage at the hotel to ensure adhering to the social distancing regulations
Thermal cameras are installed at all entrances, sanitizing stations are available across the hotel
Rooms are disinfected and cleaned with Environmental Protection Agency approved chemicals
Do I need to wear a mask at the Hotel?
Yes, wearing a face mask is mandatory at all times. Non-compliance may result in government enforced penalties.
LEAVING DUBAI
COVID‑19 PCR test before leaving Dubai
Please check the requirements of the country you are travelling to. The travel regulations change frequently. You may need to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before you depart or another particular type of COVID‑19 test specified by your destination.
