New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a surge in travel demand from India after reopening its borders to fully vaccinated travelers (Covidshield in India’s case) from August 30. The airfares have been doubled till September 10.
Apart from the suppressed demand for tourism, several mega events are also involved IPL 2021 in UAE from 19th September, Dubai Expo 2020 and ICC Mens from 1st October T20 There has been a sharp jump in travel since the World Cup 2021 to be held from October 17. While the T20 final is on November 14 in Dubai, the match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 24 is set to be drenched in the desert.
Abu Dhabi announced on Thursday that from Sunday (September 5) fully vaccinated tourists arriving in the city (Covidshield in India’s case) will not be required to quarantine. Apart from the pre-departure RT-PCR test, tourists who are completely quarantined will need to undergo another test on arrival in Abu Dhabi and again after a few days.
Due to all these factors, Anil Kalsi, Delhi’s leading travel agent, said, “Flights to Dubai are full.” A senior airline official said schools in Dubai are reopening by September 10, adding to the crowds.
Travel portal Exigo says that UAE’s average return fares from Indian metros in the first 10 days of this month (till September 10) have doubled from spot fares between April 1 and 10, 2021. Delhi-Dubai-Delhi has gone. has increased from Rs 16,233 to Rs 30,261 now; Mumbai-Dubai-Mumbai has increased from Rs 15,059 to Rs 29,471; Bengaluru-Dubai-Bengaluru ranges from Rs 17,778 to Rs 31,942 and Hyderabad-Dubai-Hyderabad from Rs 17,029 to Rs 31,276, say Ixigo for spot fares till September 10. “The fare for booking 15-20 days in advance for travel at the end of September will be 30-35% less than the (current location) fare,” it said.
The United Arab Emirates, the biggest international destination for Indian travelers, had imposed restrictions since late April during the deadly second Covid wave and is now gradually lifting it. The biggest start came last week with the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announcing that from August 30, applications for tourist visas would be open to people from all countries if they were approved by the WHO for COVID-19. Have been fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines. .
Abu Dhabi’s government media office site announced the lifting of the quarantine for vaccination (with WHO-accredited jabs) from Thursday (September 5).
“Prior to travel, vaccinated tourists must verify their vaccination certificate through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website or app. Before boarding, they must present a negative PCR Test result received within 48 hours of departure. Vaccinated tourists arriving from Green Listed destinations will have to undergo a PCR test upon arrival, and another 6 days, if staying in the Emirates. On arrival from other destinations, they will undergo a PCR test on arrival and further tests on day 4 and 8 if they are in the Emirates. Protocol applies to fully vaccinated tourists who have received WHO approved vaccine and are aged 16 years and above,” it said.
Apart from the suppressed demand for tourism, several mega events are also involved IPL 2021 in UAE from 19th September, Dubai Expo 2020 and ICC Mens from 1st October T20 There has been a sharp jump in travel since the World Cup 2021 to be held from October 17. While the T20 final is on November 14 in Dubai, the match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 24 is set to be drenched in the desert.
Abu Dhabi announced on Thursday that from Sunday (September 5) fully vaccinated tourists arriving in the city (Covidshield in India’s case) will not be required to quarantine. Apart from the pre-departure RT-PCR test, tourists who are completely quarantined will need to undergo another test on arrival in Abu Dhabi and again after a few days.
Due to all these factors, Anil Kalsi, Delhi’s leading travel agent, said, “Flights to Dubai are full.” A senior airline official said schools in Dubai are reopening by September 10, adding to the crowds.
Travel portal Exigo says that UAE’s average return fares from Indian metros in the first 10 days of this month (till September 10) have doubled from spot fares between April 1 and 10, 2021. Delhi-Dubai-Delhi has gone. has increased from Rs 16,233 to Rs 30,261 now; Mumbai-Dubai-Mumbai has increased from Rs 15,059 to Rs 29,471; Bengaluru-Dubai-Bengaluru ranges from Rs 17,778 to Rs 31,942 and Hyderabad-Dubai-Hyderabad from Rs 17,029 to Rs 31,276, say Ixigo for spot fares till September 10. “The fare for booking 15-20 days in advance for travel at the end of September will be 30-35% less than the (current location) fare,” it said.
The United Arab Emirates, the biggest international destination for Indian travelers, had imposed restrictions since late April during the deadly second Covid wave and is now gradually lifting it. The biggest start came last week with the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announcing that from August 30, applications for tourist visas would be open to people from all countries if they were approved by the WHO for COVID-19. Have been fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines. .
Abu Dhabi’s government media office site announced the lifting of the quarantine for vaccination (with WHO-accredited jabs) from Thursday (September 5).
“Prior to travel, vaccinated tourists must verify their vaccination certificate through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website or app. Before boarding, they must present a negative PCR Test result received within 48 hours of departure. Vaccinated tourists arriving from Green Listed destinations will have to undergo a PCR test upon arrival, and another 6 days, if staying in the Emirates. On arrival from other destinations, they will undergo a PCR test on arrival and further tests on day 4 and 8 if they are in the Emirates. Protocol applies to fully vaccinated tourists who have received WHO approved vaccine and are aged 16 years and above,” it said.
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