Arriving in Dubai – what to expect: Whether you are one of close to 200,000 expats returning to Dubai having been stuck abroad for the lockdown period or a tourist visiting the UAE, you can expect a health check and a mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival. Here’s what you need to know about the quarantine procedures and rules for anyone arriving in Dubai over the coming weeks.
Before your trip…
- Be prepared for a 14-day self-quarantine requirement once you arrive in Dubai
- You can choose to home-quarantine or hotel-quarantine and be sure to book your hotel before arrival
- For those who choose home-quarantine, certain criteria will be imposed
Arriving in Dubai…
- You must filll out a healthcare declaration indicating any symptoms of illness
- COVID-19 testing will take place before normal baggage pickup and immigration process
- Your quarantine will be verified
- You may be required to wear a mask and even gloves in public areas
- You must install and register with the COVID-19 DXB App and sign an undertaking
- If you don’t have a home to effectively quarantine in, you must book a hotel quarantine
- Transport must be organized for quarantine hotel and transfer
- The 2-meter social distancing rules always applies
- Adherence to COVID-19 DXB App guidance at all times
During the quarantine period…
- You’ll have access to medical advice through the mobile app
- You must ensure to follow all regulations in either your home or hotel
- If you’re staying at a hotel, your meals will be delivered to your room
- If a positive case is confirmed during quarantine, your hotel will contact the DHA and you’ll be moved to a hospital
Remember…
Always maintain good hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, disinfection practices, and stay home if you feel unwell.
People in the following categories are particularly at risk:
- Those above the age of 60
- Those with heart conditions and uncontrolled hypertension
- Those with chronic lung/respiratory diseases including asthma
- Those with diabetes
- Those with chronic kidney or liver disease or renal failure
- Those on immunosuppressant medications (or with any conditions that compromise immunity)
- Those with severe obesity
- Those with a history of transplantations
- People of determination
Click here for more information from Dubai Tourism.
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