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United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa, a desert safari and XXL shopping.

Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
Dirham (AED) — fixed parity with the USD
Flight from Douala
~10-18h (1 stopover)
Time difference
GMT+4 (+3h vs Cameroon)

Dubai is controlled excess: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and its fountains, a dune safari, old Dubai and its souks, free beaches and Palm Jumeirah. No visa on arrival for Cameroonians: the visa is arranged online before the flight (via airline, hotel or official portal).

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
14, 30 or 60 days
Cost
~USD 95-140 (30 d) depending on the channel
Processing
3-5 business days (express 24-48h possible)

How to apply

Arrange the visa BEFORE departure: via the airline (Emirates/Etihad/flydubai), an approved hotel/agency, or the official GDRFA/ICP portal. No visa on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Bio-page scan + white-background photo
  • Accommodation & round-trip ticket
  • Proof of funds

Good to know

  • •No visa on arrival: sponsored visa required before the flight.
  • •Unofficial .com sites add fees; don't overstay (daily fine).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
540 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 440 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

330 000 FCFA–585 000 FCFA

~10-18h depending on stopover (often 1 stopover via Addis).

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨210 000 FCFA
🍽️150 000 FCFA
🚕54 000 FCFA
🎟️210 000 FCFA
Hostel
12 000 FCFA–30 000 FCFA
Mid-range
42 000 FCFA–78 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
108 000 FCFA–240 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
870 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Burj Khalifa

World's tallest tower, floors 124/125.

2

Dubai Mall & fountains

Aquarium and free fountain show.

3

Desert safari

Dune bashing and BBQ dinner.

4

Museum of the Future

Futuristic architecture and experiences.

5

Old Dubai

Gold and spice souks, abra on the Creek.

6

Beaches & Palm Jumeirah

JBR, Kite Beach and the palm island.

7

Dhow cruise

Traditional dinner on the water.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival, check in at Deira/Bur Dubai, fountains + Dubai Mall.

  2. D2

    Burj Khalifa in the morning then Downtown.

  3. D3

    Old Dubai: souks, abra, Al Fahidi.

  4. D4

    Afternoon desert safari with BBQ dinner.

  5. D5

    JBR/Kite Beach and Palm Jumeirah.

  6. D6

    Museum of the Future + Dubai Frame, dhow cruise.

  7. D7

    Shopping and return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Émirats Arabes Unis

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: gdrfad.gov.ae

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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