Dubai with a touch of Oman

Expatriation documents and visas United Arab Emirates: To travel to the United Arab Emirates you need a passport with a residual validity of at least six months at the time of travel. It is possible to import 2000 cigarettes, 400 cigars, 2kg of tobacco 2 liters of liquor or wine: obviously for non-Muslims, except for the emirate of Sharjah, where alcoholic beverages are prohibited for everyone. The use and import of electronic cigarettes and their refill liquids is strictly restricted and the sale of such items is strictly prohibited. Health Provisions United Arab Emirates: The healthcare sector is good with numerous private clinics. It is strongly recommended to take out a health policy because without adequate insurance coverage the huge costs of Dubai hospitals and those of a possible repatriation will be borne by the traveler. Climate United Arab Emirates: The climate of the UAE is arid subtropical, with mild winters and hot summers. The hottest months of the year are July and August, when average temperatures reach highs of over 48 °C on the coastal plain. The average temperatures in January and February reach lows between 10 and 14 ° C. UAE Telephones: To call the United Arab Emirates the international dial code is 00971. Mobile telephony is widespread, but using the conventions stipulated in Italy also quite expensive. We suggest buying and activating a local SIM, but be careful because from January 1, 2018 skype and Facetime calls, etc have been blocked, so make sure that with the purchase of the SIM there is included such a phone plan. Tips United Arab Emirates: It is customary to leave a tip corresponding to about 10% at restaurants; in hotels, porters and waitstaff expect a tip; even drivers and guides, for their service expect a corri- duet to the work done. Photo Permission: It is forbidden to take photographs of Government Buildings and Emirati women. We suggest asking permission to take photographs of both local women and men.

Requirements for all passengers arriving in Dubai - All passengers travelling to Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure. The certificate must be a Reverse Transcription‑Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT‑PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests, NHS COVID Test certificates, Rapid PCR tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. Travellers must bring an official, digital or printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS certificates are not accepted. - Mandatory Health Insurance. PLEASE NOTE: Above are mentioned the general information, please check carefully with your Airlines all documentation you need before travelling to UAE because it might change for each country of residence.