Introduction to Dubai Airport Releases New Guidelines for Travelers Amidst Heavy Rains
The metropolis of towers and luxury, Dubai, is currently experiencing severe weather and a lot of rain. Due to the unusual weather, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a travel advice and asked the public to postpone travel to the airport unless it is absolutely necessary.
There are lengthy delays and diversions on flights. It is requested of passengers to be informed about the status of their flight.
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However, a lot of airlines are having to cancel flights. Passenger departure operations at Dubai have been halted by Emirates Airlines from Wednesday, April 17, at 8:00 AM till midnight on April 18.
The Situation of Rain in Dubai
According to information released by the national meteorological center, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, had record rainfall in less than a day, totaling 254 mm (10 inches). Situated on the UAE-Oman border lies this city. Since records first started in 1949 and the UAE was established in 1971, this is the highest.
Videos of flooded malls, including Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall, have gone popular on social media. The floodwater at one of the metro stations reached ankle deep. Another video making the rounds on social media showed employees taking out water from upscale mall retailers like Chanel and Fendi.
The Dubai government allowed its staff to continue working from home until Wednesday, while schools remained closed.
Application Procedures and Conditions for Visas
Documents required for submission vary depending on the kind of visa; some often required documents are as follows:
- A recent picture from a passport.
- A travel document or passport that is valid for at least six months
- Current health coverage
- For some nations, a national identity card
- A travel itinerary that indicates the destination, and for transit visas, this should be within
- 96 Hours of the arrival in Dubai
- For inhabitants of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a copy of your residency permit; for Indian nationals, a visa on arrival; or a permanent residence card (green card) from the United States of America; or a residence visa from the United Kingdom or EU.
After assembling the necessary paperwork, you have two options for submitting your Application, directly through the GDRFA website or through an authorized agency like your tour operator, travel agency, or airline of choice.
Helpline numbers for Indian consulates
For Indian nationals impacted by the flood-like conditions, the Indian embassy in Dubai has provided hotline numbers.
The numbers are:
+971501205172
+971569950590
+971507347676
+971585754213
- Sanal Pillai
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