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Things to Do in Dubai: What to Know Before Flying to UAE

Travel Bestie

23 Apr 2022 - 4 min read

Planning to visit Dubai? Now that the country has opened its doors for travellers, you can add it again in your bucket list!

Check out our guide on how you can prepare for your trip to Dubai and start ticking off new and exciting experiences.

Travel Requirements to Fly to Dubai, UAE

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UAE has classified Singapore as one of the Green list countries for tourist entry. All travellers from Singapore are not subjected to quarantine.

Vaccinated travellers

Must present the vaccination certificate containing a QR code and are not required to take any PCR test prior to departure.

Should also complete the "Register Arrival Form" in the ICA UAE Smart mobile application or on the website ica.gov.ae to validate their vaccination or exemption certificate 48 hours prior to their arrival.

Unvaccinated travellers

Required to perform a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours before your flight and present a negative result at the departure airport.

PCR test may be conducted upon your arrival at the UAE airport, if requested.

All travellers should also have valid medical insurance to enter the UAE.

To keep you updated on the latest guidelines, travellers can access the UAE Government Portal website from time to time or visit Traveloka’s COVID-19 Information.

How to Get to Dubai, UAE

While there are 42 airports in total, the common international gateways to UAE are via Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

These airports are also hubs to their national airlines, Emirates in the Dubai Airport and Etihad Airways in the Abu Dhabi Airport.

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From Singapore, travellers can take flights to the UAE offered by Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad and many more.

Depending on your travel conditions, such as travel date, the destination in UAE, direct flights or with airport transfers and in-flight facilities, the price of a single trip on economy class may range between SGD 513 – 6637 per person.

Top Things to Do in Dubai, UAE

Dubai Safari Park

Dubai Safari Park has had about 3,000 animals from around the globe.

Visitors can view these animals in the African Village, Asian Village, Arabian Desert Safari, Explorer Village, Adventure Valley and Kids Farm.

Live shows are also available around the park every day, such as the Amazing Creature of the World, Birds of Prey and Birds Show.

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Visitors can carry out other activities like animal feedings, breakfast in the aviary, photography, private vehicle and more by purchasing special package admissions.

Things to know:

Ticket prices start from AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children between 3 to 12 years old.

Children below three can access for free.

Dubai Safari Park is open for the morning pass from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.

Last entry for visitors at the main gate at 3.30 pm.

The opening hours for the night pass are between 6.00 pm-10.00 pm on Sundays to Thursdays and 6.00 pm-12.00 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Wadi Hatta Park

For travellers who love outdoor adventures, your visit to Wadi Hatta Park is assured to be worth it.

The park is situated in the northeast of UAE and is only 90 minutes away from the Dubai Airport.

Top park attractions:

Hatta 360 Observatory

The Hatta sign on Hatta Mountain

The traditional freshwater system Hatta Falaj

Swan Lake

Hatta Honey Bee Discovery Centre

Hatta Hill Park on the Hajar Mountains

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You can learn about Emirati history through preserved old structures of traditional mountain villages at the Hatta Cultural Village.

Things to know:

While Wadi Hatta Hub is open between 8.00 am-7.00 pm, the opening hours may differ for each attraction and resort.

Visitors can reach the park by car, taxi or public bus.

Palm West Beach

Located in the artificial archipelago Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach offers a glamourous touring experience for travellers in UAE.

For travellers who wish to relax, you can take your time sunbathing or walking along the coastline of West Beach while enjoying the scenery of the Dubai Marina skyline.

Water activities are also available at the beach, such as kayaking, pedal boating, stand-up pedalling and many more.

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Things to know:

Along the beach, visitors can find many different restaurants to dine in, which are open between 10.00 am-12.00 am daily.

West Beach is also a popular venue for night entertainment and special events, so you can find any events that interest you during your stay.

Visitors can get around from West Beach to other parts of Palm Jumeirah via Palm Monorail.

From outside Palm Jumeirah, you can travel to West Beach by taking a public bus or taxi.

Qasr Al Hosn

As one of the iconic national landmarks of the UAE, Qasr Al Hosn is officially the oldest monument in UAE and holds an immeasurable value of the country's cultural heritage.

The museum currently displays important artefacts dated as old as 6000 BC and UAE’s history of development from fishing and pearling economic settlement to the existing modern metropolis.

Visitors can also experience traditional Emirati craft making in the workshops at the House of Artisans.

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Additionally, the monument also hosts the annual 11-day Qasr Al Hosn Festival, which showcases UAE’s cultural heritage through arts, live music and dance performances.

Things to know:

Admission tickets vary according to access at different attractions, events and tour types within the fort and are priced from AED 30 for adults.

Operating hours for Qasr Al Hosn is between 10.00 am-9.00 pm on Saturdays to Thursdays and 2.00 pm-9.00 pm on Fridays.

Visitors can reach the fort by either riding a public bus or taxi.

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