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Dubai launches five-year multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists amid surging visitor numbers, ET TravelWorld

Dubai has announced a Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to further bolster travel between India and Dubai, underscoring its commitment to fostering sustained economic collaborations and encouraging tourism and business ties. This visionary initiative has been unveiled as Dubai welcomed a record 2.46 million overnight visitors from India in 2023, marking a 34% YoY growth. As India stands as the top source market for Dubai, DET is actively participating in SATTE 2024, India’s leading trade exhibition.

Under this program, tourists can obtain a visa within two to five working days, allowing them to stay in Dubai for up to 90 days, extendable once for a similar period, with a maximum stay of 180 days within a year. This flexible visa option caters to both leisure and business travellers, offering unparalleled convenience and connectivity.

This surge in Indian tourism underscores Dubai’s unwavering appeal as a top travel destination and aligns seamlessly with the visionary goals outlined in Dubai’s Economic Agenda, D33. Crafted under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the agenda aims to cement Dubai’s status as a global hub for business, leisure, and overall quality of l

Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head of Proximity Markets, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, expressed Dubai’s deep appreciation for its enduring relationship with India and emphasised the pivotal role of Indian tourists in Dubai’s tourism success. He underscored the five-year multiple-entry visa initiative as a strategic milestone that enhances the tourist experience and fosters economic collaboration between the two nations.

The roadshow schedule includes three cities in India. The first one is Chennai, where the event will take place on February 26, 2024, at The Westin Chennai Velachery. The second city is Kochi, where the event will take place on February 28, 2024, at Marriott Hotel. The last city on the Roadshow Schedule is Bangalore, where the event will take place on March 1, 2024, at The Leela Palace Bangalore.

Dubai’s tourism prowess continues to soar, with 2023 witnessing a historic milestone of 17.15 million international overnight visitors, reflecting a robust 19.4 per cent year-on-year growth. This remarkable achievement solidifies Dubai’s reputation as a global hospitality and tourism excellence leader.The UAE and India share a longstanding partnership rooted in cultural heritage, diplomatic ties, and robust trade relations. As Dubai prioritises safety, service excellence, and innovation, the Emirates remains steadfast in its commitment to welcoming Indian tourists and fostering enduring partnerships with India.