Airlines & Visas

Dubai International Airport is located 5km southeast from the city; Dubai International Airport is a 15-minute drive or 9-minute train ride from the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Additional capacity with other airports in the UAE, Abu Dhabi International Airport - 110 km from Dubai and Sharjah International Airport - 25 km from Dubai.

VISA ON ARRIVAL

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 click here to visit the Dubai Department of Naturalisation and Residency website or contact the UAE Embassy or its representation in your country for further details.