Planning a trip to MEBAA this year? Are you prepared to plan a mission to Dubai?
MEBAA Show 2016 takes place at Dubai World Central (DWC) from December 6-8. Attracting over 8,000 international attendees, exhibitors, and media, it is the leading business aviation platform for the Middle East. Here’s the Ops information you need to get to Dubai.
Dubai International Airport
IATA: DXB
ICAO: OMDB
Latitude / longitude: N 25° 15.2′ E 55° 21.9′
Mag Var: 1.4°E
Elevation: 62′
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST
Operational Information
Private flights require landing permits but not overflight permits
Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing but not overflight permits
Slot approval requested 24-hours in advance is preferable to attain desired slots
Parking is subject to availability
Peak hours on OMDB: AM hour from 0100z – 0700z & 1700z – 2200z
The best opportunity for arrival and departure slots is between 1000Z – 1400Z
Overnight parking can be difficult to obtain for medium and wide body aircraft non-scheduled operators
Al Maktoum International Airport
IATA: DWC
ICAO: OMDW
N 24° 55.1′ E 55° 10.5′
Mag Var: 1.4°E
Elevation: 171′
Fuel: Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST
Operational Information
Private flights require landing permits but not overflight permits
Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing but not overflight permits
Slot approval requested 24 hours in advance is preferable to attain desired slots
Peak hours, AM 0100z – 0700z & PM 1700z – 2000z (times can vary)
Parking is subject to availability, but approval is generally provided for all aircraft types
NOTAMs
There are no significant NOTAMs at this time.
Authorizations
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) – Landing and traffic rights permission
Operators shall not be allowed to operate to or from OMDW without obtaining confirmed slots from Airport Coordination Limited (ACL).
Please note- There is a mandatory Advance Passenger Information (API) requirement for all passengers and crew arriving to, and going from, the UAE.
Immigration
Every nationality will be checked on entry
Non-EU citizens
A passport and a visa before arrival are required
Holders of normal passports and a copy of pre-arranged visa can obtain a visa on arrival, provided their passport is valid at least six months on arrival
Pre-arranged visas must be deposited by the sponsor to the Immigration Authority and can be issued for either 96 hours, 14 or 30 days
Deportation on the same flight will follow if the sponsor or a representative is not present at the time of passenger’s arrival at the airport
E-visas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE.
Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button.
The following should be taken into account even if holding a visa:
All visitors must hold documents to prove their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay
Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry
EU Citizens
A passport and visa are required
Visa Issuance
Holders of normal or emergency passports issued to EU citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days, free of charge
E-visas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae – these visas are valid for entry at any international airport of the UAE
Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on the “Query DNRD APP” button
Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry
Customs
Free import
400 cigarettes and cigars to a maximum value of AED 3,000 and 2 kilograms of tobacco (not applicable to snuffing or chewing tobacco)
Perfumes or any other gifts provided for personal use, to a value of AED 3,000.
Alcoholic beverages: Abu Dhabi and Fujairah- 4 liters of any alcohol for non-Muslim passengers; Dubai- 24 cans of beer or 4 liters of any other kind of alcohol; Sharjah- 2 liters of alcohol and one case of beer.
Prohibited
Electronic cigarettes
All fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products, fish, seafood, meat and foodstuffs from Japan with a validity period of under two weeks
Foodstuffs, other than fresh foods, with a validity exceeding two weeks is permitted, when accompanied by a Radiation Clearance Certificate issued by the Japanese Health Authorities
Note: Import of live and dead birds (and derived products) is prohibited from all Asian countries, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia and other countries that may be affected by Avian Flu. For birds in transit, from all other countries, a transit permit is required.
Free export
Proof of purchase is required for large amounts of cash, gold, and jewelry
Baggage Clearance
Baggage must be cleared at the first point of entry
If you are transiting within 24 hours and not going through customs. In this case, baggage can be stored before customs clearance for up to 24 hours if you wish to leave the transit area, provided the baggage is interlined to the final destination.
At Dubai, airport baggage can also be stored by the handling agent (DNATA) for more than 24 hours. A fee of AED 10 per piece of baggage applies.
Dubai airport also provides a service to passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and holding separate tickets to a final destination. This service provides baggage transfer on the passenger’s behalf, so they do not need to clear passport/customs control. A fee of AED 300 per passenger applies.
For more information, visit http://www.dubaiairports.ae/
Currency
The local currency is United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Import of local or foreign currency is allowed, however, if this sum exceeds AED 100,000 (or an equivalent amount) it must be declared on arrival. No restrictions apply for exportation.
Ground Transport
Dubai is well serviced by the Dubai Taxi Corporation
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