Starting this year, standard processing for most tourist visa categories has been reduced, with express options now available for same-day turnaround in many cases.

Dubai is welcoming to travellers from all over the world, but a little local knowledge goes a long way.

Public decency laws, the weekend (Saturday-Sunday), and etiquette around Ramadan are worth knowing before you arrive.

If you’re planning one continuous trip, a single entry visa is usually the simplest and most cost-effective option.

If you expect to leave and re-enter the UAE during your visa’s validity — for a quick trip to a neighbouring country, for example — a multiple entry visa saves you from having to reapply.

The UAE remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, and getting your visa sorted correctly the first time makes all the difference.

In this guide we cover the 14-day, 30-day, and 60-day visa options, what documents you’ll need, and how long processing typically takes for each.

Most applicants are approved within 2-3 business days when documents are submitted correctly the first time.