Travel & Visas

Located 5 km southeast from the city, Dubai International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Additional capacity with other airports in the UAE

• Abu Dhabi International Airport - 110 km from Dubai
• Sharjah International Airport - 25 km from Dubai

Emirates airline
One of the fastest growing airlines in the world, Emirates has a fleet of 113 aircrafts. Since its launch in 1985, the airline has received more than 250 international awards for excellence. Emirates currently fly to over 100 destinations in 62 countries around the world. Please note that all Emirates flights are now arriving at and departing from the new Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport.

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If your country of nationality appears on the list below, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa. This can be extended for an additional 30 days at an additional charge.
 

GCC residents can also visit Dubai without applying in advance for a visa.

For all other citizens please check with the nearest UAE embassy for the latest information or contact the Dubai Naturalisation & Residency administration department. A visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE. Please click here for more details

All visas are subject to revision by the UAE government.

On Arrival
On arrival at the airport, visitors who have applied for a visa should collect the original visa permit at the specially designated desks.

The information given above is subject to change without prior notice. For up-to-date information on visa requirements, please visit the Dubai Department of Naturalisation and Residency website or contact the UAE Embassy or its representation in your country for further details