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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
Coronavirus: UAE officials clarify travel and testing rules for this summer
Permission to leave for holidays, and swab tests before departure, are no longer required
Shireena Al Nowais
14 July, 2020
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