In this Guide to Traveling Safely in the United Arab Emirates, taken from our Traveling Informed section, we will show you all the information you need to know to travel safely and prepared in the United Arab Emirates. We will also give you valuable advice on where to go in the United Arab Emirates and the places that would be best avoided for a safe trip. We will talk about the best time, the things to bring and the documents to always have with you, making your trip to the United Arab Emirates perfect!
United Arab Emirates Guide Safe Travel
When to go to the United Arab Emirates
Before discovering the rules for traveling safely to the United Arab Emirates from Italy, whether you can go and the documents needed for your trip, to plan everything in the best way it is important to also understand the ideal period to visit the country. The United Arab Emirates has a humid climate along the coastal strips, dry in the mountainous and desert inland areas, with strong daily temperature variations.
Precipitation is scarce and occurs mainly during the winter. During the summer period high temperatures are reached. So, the best time for those who want to travel to the United Arab Emirates is from autumn to spring. Furthermore, we remind you that it would be better for women to avoid short dresses outside the tourist circuits.
So, let’s see together if you can go to the United Arab Emirates and how to travel safely to this wonderful country from Italy.
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Documents for the United Arab Emirates
To enter the United Arab Emirates you need the passport with residual validity of at least 6 months from the moment of entry into the country. Furthermore, the passport must have at least one free page for affixing entry and exit stamps.
From 7 May 2015, EU citizens interested in visiting the United Arab Emirates are exempt from the UAE short-stay visa (up to 90 days out of every 180).
From 26 June 2012 all Italian minors who are traveling must have an individual travel document. Therefore, starting from the aforementioned date, minors, even if registered in their parents’ passports before 25 November 2009, must be in possession of an individual passport. For more information on Traveling Safely in the United Arab Emirates from Italy, refer to the official Farnesina website.
Health and Vaccinations for the United Arab Emirates
Currently no vaccination is required. In any case it is advisable to consult the Hygiene Office of your city or consult your doctor. Furthermore, we remind you that in the ports and airports of arrival of many foreign countries, travellers, especially if coming from destinations affected by the flu, could be subjected to sanitary checks. This is a practice normally adopted by Health Authorities as a preventative measure. For more information, consult the website Ministry of Health .
We recommend taking out one insurance policy before departure which includes coverage of medical expenses. In case of previous pathologies we advise you to consult your doctor before departure.
Useful clothing and material for traveling safely in the United Arab Emirates
The choice of locker room it must meet criteria of practicality, comfort, compliance with the climate and the environment. Therefore, we recommend bringing with you: canvas hat, scarf, cotton clothes and T-shirts, pullover, long cotton canvas trousers, jeans, swimsuit, pajamas, cotton underwear, thick cotton socks , trekking shoes or sneakers, k-way type windproof jacket.
Important: women are obliged to wear a scarf or pashmena on their heads when entering mosques or sacred places. It is always good practice to have understanding and respect for the customs of the country you visit.
Not to be forgotten Furthermore:
- backpack to use for excursions
- sunglasses
- handkerchiefs and refreshing wipes
- Anti-sun lotion for skin and lips with high protection factor
- insect and mosquito repellent (Autan)
- eye drops
- pouch type money and document holder bag
- folding umbrella
Currency in the United Arab Emirates
The official currency is the United Arab Emirates Dirham. Major credit cards are accepted. We recommend bringing some cash with you to change in hotels or main exchange offices.
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 4.14 AED updated in February 2022.
Electricity
Electric current is distributed to 220 Voltsthe sockets have two or three holes. It is always advisable to have a universal adapter for the various types of sockets and voltage transformers for sensitive equipment.
Jet lag
The United Arab Emirates is three hours ahead compared to Italy during solar time e two hours ahead during the’daylight savings time (GMT+4).
Telephone
Area code for Italy: 0039 + telephone number.
Area code for United Arab Emirates: 00971 + telephone number.
Where to Travel Safely in the United Arab Emirates?
It is generally possible to Travel Safely in the United Arab Emirates in most parts of the country. In particular, it is possible to make safe journeys in all locations and cultural sites which develop along the coast between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Where Not to Travel Safely in the United Arab Emirates?
The islands of the Strait of Hormuz, grave e Abu Musa which are disputed with Iran. We advise against approaching or traveling with any type of vessel to those areas.
In our guide United Arab Emirates Safe Travelwe also recommend not to go on desert excursions without a guide or adequate equipment.
How to visit the United Arab Emirates safely
Although it is possible to organize your trip to the United Arab Emirates completely independently, we at Arché Travel always recommend that you rely on a specialized tour operator to organize your trip in safety and comfort, thanks to Viaggiare Sicuri Emirates!
