Travel advice for United Arab Emirates

Defer all travel to the UAE because the Middle East security situation is escalating. Singaporeans travelling there or residing in the UAE should take all necessary precautions, remain vigilant, monitor local news and follow local authorities. Visitors should check airline updates and buy insurance for medical emergencies, cancellations and other unforeseen events. Local laws vary by emirate, and illegal work can result in imprisonment or deportation.

Exercise caution when travelling to most of the United Arab Emirates because attacks by Iran and groups cooperating with Iran, terrorism, and possible airspace closures create risks. Stay away from critical infrastructure and follow local authorities. Do not travel to Abu Musa or Tunb, where Dutch assistance cannot be provided, and avoid their coastal waters because of possible espionage accusations.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for United Arab Emirates.

Avoid non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates because the security risk is high throughout all emirates and the regional situation remains unstable. Targeted military strikes continue, and a sudden escalation, further combat and flight closures remain possible despite declared intentions to end the military hostilities.

Avoid nonessential travel to the United Arab Emirates because missile and drone attacks have affected the country and further attacks remain possible amid an uncertain regional conflict. Essential travellers should prepare for sudden airspace closure and possible indefinite stranding, follow local instructions, and avoid military sites, American and Israeli facilities, and oil, gas and nuclear installations. Carry emergency funds and travel insurance covering international healthcare and repatriation.

Avoid non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates because regional conflict raises the risk of attacks on US air bases and flight restrictions that may strand travellers. Travel only if unavoidable, remain vigilant, follow authorities' instructions, and prepare alternative departure plans. Never photograph or share attacks, air defence activity or debris, as this is severely punished. In Dubai, temporary passports allow transit only within one airport.

Avoid nonessential travel to the United Arab Emirates, including airport transit, because the risk of sudden regional escalation and drone or missile attacks is high. Prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, travel disruption and possible indefinite stranding. Avoid military zones, strategic installations and locations associated with the USA and Israel, and note that consular assistance is extremely limited.

Avoid non-essential travel to the whole United Arab Emirates because unforeseen developments remain possible. If travel is necessary, check multiple information sources, take special care and implement sufficient safety precautions. Do not approach military facilities or photograph or film them, even from a distance.

Avoid non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates and exercise high caution because regional tensions create a risk of terrorist attacks. Monitor official media, follow local authorities’ advice, avoid military facilities and allow for possible flight delays or changes. Do not sail near Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb or Abu Musa islands because of the UAE-Iran dispute and Iranian naval inspections; Sharjah alone fully prohibits drinking and selling alcohol.

Sweden no longer advises its citizens against nonessential travel to the United Arab Emirates. The previous warning against tourist and visiting travel has been lifted.

Reconsider travel to the United Arab Emirates because of terrorism and armed conflict. Iranian supported Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia have hit civilian airports and critical infrastructure, caused casualties and severe travel disruption, and may escalate. Terrorists may target tourist sites, transport hubs, shopping areas, government facilities, places of worship and Jewish or Israeli community locations. Aviation also faces risks in or near the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Exercise a high degree of caution throughout the United Arab Emirates because military activity, missile and drone attacks, and terrorism create a volatile security situation and may disrupt flights. Avoid travel unless essential to Al Minhad Air Base and its surroundings, bounded by the E611, E66, D63 and E77 highways. Remain vigilant, follow instructions, and guard against crime, card fraud, cybercrime, telephone scams, and penalties for filming military sites.

Travel to the United Arab Emirates only if absolutely necessary because of escalation of the conflict with Iran, non-state armed activity and worsening security in the Middle East. Transit is possible, but travellers should check airline and airport information and follow security warnings. Those in the country should exercise increased caution, monitor local media and follow security authorities' instructions. Airspace restrictions and reduced air services may cause flight disruptions, so contact airlines about ticket availability and schedule changes.

Denmark advises extra caution in the UAE because of terrorist attack risks, regional tensions around the Persian Gulf and possible aviation disruption; stay clear of military installations and demonstrations. Watch for street crime, drink-spiking, scams, dangerous traffic and flash floods from December to May, and observe strict laws, drug penalties and the death penalty. Sharjah prohibits alcohol everywhere, including private homes. Western sailors near disputed Gulf islands risk imprisonment.

Hong Kong residents travelling to or already in the United Arab Emirates should monitor the situation, attend to personal safety and follow local announcements. Airstrikes have caused injuries, casualties and damage, while conflict between Iran and Israel has closed airspace in some neighbouring Middle East countries and disrupted air travel. Sirens have sounded in many parts of the country.