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Both tourists and visitors coming to see family have passed through the airport since inbound flights for non-residents began on Tuesday. AFP
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A tourist takes a selfie before he gets a medical screening upon arrival at Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. AFP
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A traveller stands by the electronic entry gates at Terminal 3. AFP
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Tourists and visitors travelling to see family in the UAE. AFP
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A tourist checks her phone as she waits for medical screening. AFP
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The huge arrivals hall at Terminal 3 has been transformed into a screening centre. AFP
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Tourists are asked to get tested in their home countries several days before they depart, but if unable to Dubai's health authority screens them for free. AFP
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Passengers wait to have their documents processed. AFP
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An airport police officer directs a traveller towards medical screening area upon arrival. AFP
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Emirates and airport staff wear disposable gowns and protective gear that can be changed and disposed of easily. AFP
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Visitor numbers are expected to rise after the summer as cooler temperatures arise. AFP
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Both tourists and visitors coming to see family have passed through the airport since inbound flights for non-residents began on Tuesday. AFP
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A tourist takes a selfie before he gets a medical screening upon arrival at Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. AFP
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A traveller stands by the electronic entry gates at Terminal 3. AFP
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Tourists and visitors travelling to see family in the UAE. AFP
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A tourist checks her phone as she waits for medical screening. AFP
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The huge arrivals hall at Terminal 3 has been transformed into a screening centre. AFP
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Tourists are asked to get tested in their home countries several days before they depart, but if unable to Dubai's health authority screens them for free. AFP
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Passengers wait to have their documents processed. AFP
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An airport police officer directs a traveller towards medical screening area upon arrival. AFP
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Emirates and airport staff wear disposable gowns and protective gear that can be changed and disposed of easily. AFP
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Visitor numbers are expected to rise after the summer as cooler temperatures arise. AFP
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Both tourists and visitors coming to see family have passed through the airport since inbound flights for non-residents began on Tuesday. AFP
Which Covid vaccines are on the approved list for travel to the UAE?
Tourists from any country can now apply to visit the UAE but should have received a WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine
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