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United Arab Emirates

Present Situation


Total cases: 1 millions

Active cases: 14 37

Recovered: 1 millions

Deaths: 2 348

Vaccination count: 1 millions

Current trend: Declining

Data updated on 2023-01-22

Cumulative coronavirus cases

Summary of the situation

Are the borders open to travellers? Allowed
Is a test required to enter the country?
Not Required.
Are quarantine measures imposed? Non
Is the country in lockdown? Partiellement
Is wearing a mask mandatory?
 • Masks are required in public transport
 • Masks are required in enclosed public places

Provisions for travellers


Entry to the territory: Allowed
UAE's borders have re-opened for travelers to Dubai.

Passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi do not need to quarantine. Those who undergo an RT-PCR rest in Dubai (random) and Sharjah (mandatory) must quarantine themselves until they receive a negative result. If the test result is positive, they must stay in isolation for as many days as prescribed by the emirate of their residence. Violating home quarantine rules would make the offender liable to a fine of AED 50,000.

Tests: Not Required.

Quarantine: No
Not Required.

Information updated on 2023-03-15.

Action taken in the country


Lockdown: Partial
Most shops, restaurants, tourist attractions, and religious establishments across the UAE are open but there are restrictions and requirements in place to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

You will need a green pass to visit most public places in Abu Dhabi, including malls, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, cafés, medical clinics and more.

With effect from 26 February, the rules for mask-wearing have changed and although mask-wearing remains mandatory in public indoor spaces it is now optional when outdoors.

From 17 March 2022, non-vaccinated visitors to events, tourist attractions and cultural sites in Abu Dhabi may now enter with a negative PCR test received within 48 hours.

Mask use
Masks are required in public transport
Masks are required in enclosed public places

Gatherings: Allowed
Non-vaccinated visitors to events in Abu Dhabi may now enter with a negative PCR test received within 48 hours.

Restaurants and bars: Fully Open

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open









     

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