In a bid to strengthen economic collaborations and boost tourism and business relations between India and Dubai, the city has introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa.
The announcement, made at SATTE in New Delhi today, outlines that the visa will be issued within two to five working days, allowing a 90-day stay extendable once, with a total stay not exceeding 180 days in a year.
This move comes on the heels of Dubai experiencing a significant surge in tourism from India, welcoming 2.46 million overnight visitors between January and December 2023, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This marks a substantial increase from the 1.84 million tourists in 2022, surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 1.97 million visitors in 2019, showcasing an impressive 25 percent growth compared to the pre-pandemic era. India, with a remarkable 34 percent year-on-year growth, maintains its position as the leading source market for Dubai, contributing…