Travel and Tourist Information

With one of the world's fastest growing populations, Dubai is the Events and Exhibitions hub of the Middle East Region. A modern exhibition and conference venue with world class facilities and amenities, Dubai allows you access to a diversified and expanding market.

Dubai offers a cosmopolitan environment and an ever growing education community. In 2003/2004*, Dubai registered over 1,500 schools and more than 317,000 intake registrations in just the primary and high school sectors alone.

* Source: UAE Ministry of Education

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DUBAI

For general information on the climate, business environment, tips for tourists, currency, etc please visit the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing:
http://www.dubaitourism.ae

VISA INFORMATION

Nationals of more than 30 countries are eligible to receive entry permits on arrival in the United Arab Emirates with effect from March 2001. The nationalities listed below do not require a visa prior to arrival and can obtain an entry permit on arrival at the Dubai International Airport.

This provision is extended to nationals of Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Vatican City, United Kingdom, USA, and San Marino and Liechtenstein in Europe.

Citizens of the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia) do not need a visa.

For a complete listing of all visa regulations and categories please see the VISA REGULATION Page at: http://www.dubaitourism.ae

Generally most visitors to the country apply for a visa through their respective hotel. However, if you wish to apply for a visa through another source please use the above link to determine the type of visa you require and how to obtain it.