Dubai has issued the first 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa for Hayya card holders travelling to Doha for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022.
Mohammed Jalal, a Jordanian football fan, was the first recipient of the visa issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Officials said the UAE is supporting the Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar by hosting visitors to the event and allowing them to enter and leave the UAE several times during the visa's validity period.
Lt Gen Mohamed Al Marri, director-general of GDRFA, said Qatar is expected to receive 1.4 million visitors during the World Cup period from November 21 to December 18.
He said the GDRFA has completed its preparations to provide a package of services for the football fans and those who wish to enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai.
Fans can get their visas before reaching the country and can shuttle frequently between Dubai and Doha for matches, he said.
More on the Hayya card system can be found here.
Fifa World Cup fan zones pop up in Dubai: in pictures
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The Football Park in the DIFC will offer free outdoor screenings, plus tables starting from Dh350, redeemable against food and drinks. Photo: DIFC -
The Press Play fan zone will feature a 250-square-metre screen. Photo: Precision Football x Press Play -
A rendering of City Centre Mirdif Stadium on the mall's rooftop. Photo: City Centre Mirdif -
Drift Beach Dubai will operate the 60-seater Ruinart Lounge for a luxurious match-watching experience. Photo: One&Only Royal Mirage -
Soul Beach DXB will transform into a fan zone with pool and beachside seating options. Photo: Soul Beach DXB -
The Beach Stadium at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is a 1,600-square-metre football fan zone, kick-starting on November 20. Photo: Hilton -
Stadium Lounge at City Walk will host PlayStation tournaments before the semi-final and final matches. Photo: City Walk -
Address Beach Resort will set up an air-conditioned tent to screen the matches. Photo: Address Beach Resort -
The JBR Football Village at DoubleTree by Hilton Jumeirah Beach.
