A low risk destination. Most visitors to Dubai and Abu Dhabi only need routine cover checked.
Vaccines for United Arab Emirates
Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.
Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.
Advised for most travellers
Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip
MeaslesMeasles risk is higher than in the UK. Check you have had two doses of MMR, which is free from your GP.
These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.
Entry rules
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through an airport in such a country.
Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
Malaria
No malaria risk.
Malaria tablets are not needed for the UAE.
Other health risks
MERS
This coronavirus has been reported in the UAE. Avoid contact with camels, raw camel milk and camel products.
Medicines
The UAE has strict rules on bringing in some prescription medicines, including strong painkillers and some antidepressants. Check before you travel.
Heat
Summer temperatures are extreme. Plan for sun and heat protection.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment.
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