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UAE is Ready to Open its Borders to the World

UAE is Ready to Open its Borders to the World

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / According to UAE Authorities the country is preparing for a full reopening after months of shutdown, Dubai Tourism has made an announcement that the country will be reopening again, though the date has not been set.

“Authorities are preparing for a full reopening of UAE’s borders, subject to the removal of travel restrictions by implementing a series of strategic measures in conjunction with their federal counterparts designed to ensure the virus does not enter the emirate through its sea and land ports,” the Dubai Tourism Trade Toolkit said.

Emirates airline has already resumed scheduled flights to nine destinations from May 21. Flights to Bahrain, Manchester, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dublin, New York JFK, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Perth and Brisbane, will be available from June 15 on the carrier’s 777-300ER aircraft.

Dubai Tourism said it is working with hotels and stakeholders to prepare “to welcome the world” to Dubai in “the coming months” in the city’s final phase of recovery, and for “exceptional customer experiences to be delivered”.​

“Travellers will be welcomed to Dubai in a safe and secure environment ensuring seamless use of contactless technologies and advanced equipment for screening incoming and outgoing passengers to safeguard the city from any spread of infection. World-class cleaning and disinfection processes across all facilities, attractions and assets to ensure a risk-free experience for tourists in the city are being implemented,” it added.