Tourists visiting Dubai on a visit visa are advised to carry at least 3,000 Emirati dirhams in cash, have a valid return ticket, and provide proof of accommodation before boarding their flight to the United Arab Emirates, Khaleej Times reported.
Tourism agencies have stated that the authorities are enforcing these strict entry requirements to ensure compliance.
Some passengers have reported being stopped at Indian airports and prevented from boarding their flights to Dubai because they failed to meet these entry criteria.
“People travelling to Dubai must have a valid visa with a passport having a validity of at least six months. One must carry a confirmed return ticket. These are checks that are being done earlier,” Firoz Maliyakkal, the founder and CEO of Tahira Tours and Travels, said.
According to Maliyakkal, authorities are conducting checks to verify that travellers have sufficient funds to support their stay in Dubai.
The requirement is for the equivalent of at least…