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- Capital
- Dubai (DXB)
- Dialing Code
- + 971
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +4 hours
- Language
- Arabic
- Best Time to Go
- November – April
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
Travel Tips
- English is widely understood
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but is provided due to desalination therefore visitors may preferred bottled water
- If you are travelling with medication, it should be noted that certain medications are not allowed in the country even with a prescription
- Avoid photographing Muslim women and do not photograph airports, docks, telecommunications equipment, government buildings, military and industrial installations
Last updated 22 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of U.A.E
992 Arcadia Street, Arcadia
Telephone: 012 342-7736
E-mail: pretoriaemb@mofaic.gov.ae
Consular Section:
Telephone: 012 342 9567
Email: pretoriaemb.visa@mofaic.gov.ae
The Embassy does not issue tourist visas
Public Holidays
See UAE
Visa Requirements
See United Arab Emirates Country Guide
Visa Cost
- UAE Customs and Immigration will be charging 100 AED for any visa cancellations.
- All Dubai Stopover packages cancelled prior to 72 hours of arrival will be refunded the entire amount excluding the Visa processing fee and the additional 100 AED cancellation fee
- Packages cancelled within 72 hours of arrival are 100% non-refundable and subject to a 100 AED visa cancellation fee
- It is imperative to ensure all visas are cancelled by the customer or Travel Agent if the passenger has cancelled their DSO package. Failure to do this could potentially deny the passenger entry into the UAE on a future trip
- This cancellation fee is applicable to any visitor to the UAE, irrespective of who they book/process their visa through
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Polio