Originally Posted by
SteveHK
thanks for that info. I thought the pre-flight COVID test replaces the one on arrival. Or is there now two?
Travelling to Dubai
- Check if you need a visa here. Depending on your nationality you can get a visa on arrival, or you can apply for your visit visa from Dubai Immigration before you travel.
- All passengers arriving in Dubai from any destination, including passengers connecting in Dubai, must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate to be accepted on the flight. The test must be taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure. This excludes children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability.
- If the UAE government has specified a designated laboratory in your country of origin, then you must get your certificate from that lab. If it is not specified, please use an accredited lab in your country of departure.
- You may need to take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result. If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines. You must also download the COVID-19 – DXB Smart App. iOS - Android
https://www.emirates.com/nl/english/...ling-to-dubai/
This was recently changed for flights with a departure date of August 1, onwards.
That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if they change this again soon so check back a couple of days before your trip.