United Arab Emirates

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free

Allowed stay

short stay

Cost

Free

Processing

Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

Passport valid 6 months
Return ticket
Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

•Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.

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

Flights from Bucarest (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.

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

Duration (days)Travelers

Comfort level

Include flight

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

D1
Arrival, check in at Deira/Bur Dubai, fountains + Dubai Mall.
D2
Burj Khalifa in the morning then Downtown.
D3
Old Dubai: souks, abra, Al Fahidi.
D4
Afternoon desert safari with BBQ dinner.
D5
JBR/Kite Beach and Palm Jumeirah.
D6
Museum of the Future + Dubai Frame, dhow cruise.
D7
Shopping and return flight.

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