Travel Information From Brunei to United Arab Emirates

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the United Arab Emirates.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the United Arab Emirates.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Arabic

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = مرحبا. marhaban (informal)
Good morning = صباح الخير sabāh el-khair
Good afternoon = طاب مسائك tab masayik
Goodbye = مع السلامة ma`a as-salāma
Nice to meet you = سعيد بلقائك saeid biliqayik

Conversational

How are you? = كيف حالك؟ kayf halika?
I am good thank you = انا بخير شكرا لك ana bikhayr shukran lak
What’s your name? = ما اسمك؟ ma asmuk?
My name is … = اسمي هو … asmi hu ...
Do you speak English? = هل تتكلم اللغة الإنجليزية؟ hal tatakalam allughat al'iinjiliziatu?
I don’t speak … = انا لا اتكلم ... ana la atakalim ...
How do you say… in … = كيف يمكنك أن تقول في … kayf yumkinuk 'an taqul fi ...
I don’t understand = لا أفهم la 'afham

Basics

Yes = نعم naeam
No = رقم raqm
Please = لو سمحت law samaht
Thank you = شكرًا لك shkran lak
You’re welcome = على الرحب والسعة ealaa alrahb walsaea
Excuse me (as a question) = إسمح لي، من فضلك 'iismah lay, min fadlik
Excuse me (as sorry) = عفوا eafwan
Wait = انتظر antazir
Hurry up = عجلوا eajaluu
Go away = يبتعد yabtaeid
Let’s go to = لنذهب إلى linadhhab 'iilaa
I want to go to … = أريد أن أذهب إلى … 'urid 'an 'adhhab 'iilaa ...
A little bit = قليلا qalilan
A lot = كثيراً kthyraan

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = مطعم mateam
Do you have? … = هل تمتلك؟ ... hal tamtaliku? ...
Not too spicy = ليس حار جدا lays har jidana
It was delicious = لقد كانت لذيذة laqad kanat ladhidhatan
The bill, please = الفاتورة من فضلك alfaturat min fadlik
How much? = كم الثمن؟ kam althamani?
Very expensive = غالي جدا ghali jidana
Can you reduce the price? = هل يمكنك تقليل السعر؟ hal yumkinuk taqlil alsuera?
Please can I have a beer? = من فضلك هل يمكنني الحصول على بيرة؟ min fadlik hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa birat?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = سيارة اجره sayaarat ajirih
Car = جمل jamal
Bus = أوتوبيس 'uwtubis
Right = الصحيح alsahih
Left = اليسار alyasar
Straight = مستقيم mustaqim
Stop here = توقف هنا tawaqaf huna

Places

Downtown = وسط البلد wast albalad
Street = شارع sharie
Hotel = الفندق alfunduq
Museum = متحف muthaf
Mall = مجمع تجاري mujamae tijariun
Market = سوق suq
Hospital = مستشفى mustashfaa
Doctor = طبيب tabib
Police = شرطة shurta
Post office = مكتب البريد maktab albarid
Bank = بنك bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = أي ساعة؟ 'ayu saeatin?
Today = اليوم alyawm
Tomorrow = الغد alghad
The day after tomorrow = بعد غد baed ghad
Yesterday = في الامس fi alamis
When? = متى؟ mataa؟

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = أين الحمام؟ 'ayn alhamami?
Help me, please =ساعدني من فضلك saeadani min fadlik
Call an ambulance = اتصل بالإسعاف aitasil bial'iiseaf
I don’t feel goo = أنا لا أشعر بالذهول 'ana la 'asheur bialdhuhul

• Abu Dhabi: +97124486999
• Abu Dhabi hotline: +971506413478
• Abu Dhabi hotline: +971508456609

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Importing pork products and pornography into the UAE is illegal. Videos, books, and magazines may be subject to scrutiny and may be censored. There is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences. The penalties for trafficking, smuggling and possession of drugs (even residual amounts) are severe. Sentences for drug trafficking can include the death penalty and possession of even the smallest amount of illegal drugs can lead to a minimum three-month prison term or a fine not less than AED 20,000 and not exceeding AED100,000. The Emirati authorities count the presence of drugs in the bloodstream as possession. Some herbal highs, like Spice, are illegal in the UAE. Many people stop off in UAE airports on their way to other destinations. UAE airports have excellent technology and security, so transiting passengers carrying even residual amounts of drugs may be arrested. Some skincare products and E-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in the UAE such as CBD oil. If found in possession of such products, they will be confiscated and you may face criminal charges. UAE Residents can drink alcohol at home and in licensed venues. Liquor licences are still required for Residents in Dubai but are no longer required for Residents in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates (save for Emirate of Sharjah) to purchase alcohol for personal consumption. In Dubai, tourists are able to obtain a temporary liquor licence for the duration of a month from the two official liquor distributors in Dubai. Tourists will be provided with a code of conduct document and will be asked to confirm they understand rules and regulations in relation to purchasing, transporting and consuming liquor in Dubai. This licence is only for use in the Emirate where it is issued. Liquor licences are not available to non-residents in the other Emirates, but it is possible for tourists and visitors to buy and drink alcohol in licensed venues, such as hotels, restaurants and clubs. However, you should be aware that it is a punishable offence under UAE law to drink or be under the influence of alcohol in public. Foreign nationals have been arrested and charged under this law, often in cases where they have come to the attention of the police for a related offence, such as disorderly or offensive behaviour. Generally, the legal age for drinking alcohol is 18 in Abu Dhabi, but a Ministry of Tourism by-law prevents hotels from serving alcohol to those under the age of 21. In Dubai and all other emirates besides Sharjah, the drinking age is 21. Drinking alcohol in Sharjah is illegal. Women should dress modestly when in public areas like shopping malls. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs, and underwear should not be visible. Swimming attire should be worn only on beaches or at swimming pools. Cross-dressing is illegal. It is normal practice for hotels to take a photocopy of your passport or Emirates ID. You can't stay in a hotel if you're under 18 years old and not accompanied by an adult. Swearing and making rude gestures (including online) are considered obscene acts and offenders can be jailed or deported. Take particular care when dealing with the police and other officials. Public displays of affection are frowned upon, and there have been several arrests for kissing in public. If you become pregnant and give birth to a child in the UAE outside marriage, to obtain a local birth certificate both you and your partner will need to ensure that you either get married or you and/or your partner must singly or jointly acknowledge the child and provide identification papers and travel documents in accordance with the laws of your country considering the applicable laws of that nation. If you become pregnant outside of marriage, you may not be covered by your medical insurance, and you should consult with your medical insurance provider before giving birth in the UAE. Consensual sexual relationships between a male and female outside marriage where both are over the age of 18 years, including extra-marital sexual relationships, is generally permitted under UAE law. However, in the case of an extra-marital consensual sexual relationship, if either person’s spouse or parent/guardian files a criminal complaint, then both parties of an extra-marital consensual relationship shall be liable to a jail sentence for a period not less than six months. If either person in a sexual relationship is under the age of 18 years, he/she is deemed a minor, and the other person over the age of 18 will be prosecuted for having a sexual relationship with a minor. If both people are under 18 years of age they will both be prosecuted but punishment is likely to be limited to a caution, parental supervision, judicial supervision, professional training or psychiatric treatment. All homosexual sex is illegal and same-sex marriages are not recognised. The UAE is in many respects a tolerant society and private life is respected, although there have been some reports of individuals being punished for homosexual activity, particularly where there is any public element, or the behaviour has caused offence. This applies both to expatriate residents and to tourists. Photography of certain government buildings and military installations isn't allowed. Don't photograph people without their permission. Men have been arrested for photographing women on beaches. Hobbies like bird watching and plane spotting, may be misunderstood - particularly near military sites, government buildings and airports. Posting material (including videos and photographs) online that is critical of the UAE government, companies or individuals, or related to incidents in the UAE, or appearing to abuse/ridicule/criticise the country or its authorities, or that is culturally insensitive, may be considered a crime punishable under UAE law. There have been cases of individuals being detained, prosecuted and/or convicted for posting this type of material. If you wish to carry out media activity related to the production, transmission and/or distribution of printed, digital, audio, video and/or visual information, you will be required to obtain the appropriate permission from the Emirati authorities in advance. Failure to do so could result in imprisonment and a substantial fine. If you're considering undertaking or promoting fundraising or other acts of charity in (or while passing through) the UAE, bear in mind that these activities, including where conducted online and via social media, are heavily regulated. You should be fully aware of the legal requirements and seek professional advice as necessary. Non-compliance can incur criminal penalties, including heavy fines and/or imprisonment. Financial crimes, including fraud and the non-payment of bills (including hotel bills) can often result in imprisonment and/or a fine. Bank accounts and other assets can also be frozen. Bail is generally not available to non-residents of the UAE who are arrested for financial crimes. Those convicted will not generally be released from jail until the debt is paid or waived and they may even remain in jail after a debt has been paid if there is an outstanding sentence to be served. Weapons, ammunition, body protection and related equipment (like cleaning kits, gun belts, etc), however small the quantity and whatever the purpose, all require permission before entering or transiting the UAE. Equipment like satellite phones, listening or recording devices, radio transmitters, powerful cameras or binoculars, may require a licence for use in the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Its focus on oil exports and commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers and shopping mega centers such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. Beneath white-marble domes, the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features an immense Persian carpet, crystal chandeliers and capacity for 41,000 worshipers.

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Pickpocketing

Pickpocketing and bag snatching does happen in the UAE, but these types of crime are very rare. Take the necessary basic precautions to avoid theft: don't be flashy with cash, don't leave your wallet or purse open on the table showing a giant wad of cash, enter markets with small amounts of cash at the ready to make payments, keep your bags zipped shut and close to you at all times.

Physical and verbal harassment

There have been incidents of physical and verbal sexual harassment of women in the UAE, as well as sexual assault. In particular, underground walkways near the Abu Dhabi corniche has had multiple incidents of sexual assault on women walking alone, so be extra careful in this area and do not travel alone if you can avoid it.

Taxi drivers

Taxi drivers have been reported as a source of harassment and it is advisable for women to sit in the back seat, and not to engage in the general sort of conversation one may engage in with taxi drivers in western countries. For some reason, even polite conversation such as "Yes, I am very well thank you and how is your day?" can be seen as propositioning the taxi driver. We have absolutely no idea how that mentality arises, but nonetheless it is there.

If you need to catch a taxi, get the hotel or restaurant to make the call for you especially if you are a solo female traveler.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in United Arab Emirates is Islam.
• Don't do endearments on the beach and don't bath naked.
• Don't talk about Persian Gulf in the Middle East, it's the Arabian Gulf.
• Don't consume or possess an alcohol without a permit - it’s illegal.
• Don't photograph in areas designated “No Photography Zones” like the embassy district, government buildings or military bases. Taking photos of women or individuals in public locations may also result in a reaction by security or police.
• Don't post any information that might be deemed to insult or challenge local Government on social networks - individuals have been criminally convicted for it in the past.
• Don't use strong language in public - you might be arrested.
• Don't give, pass or receive objects (including food) with your left hand.
• Don't bring all your medical pills if not necessary - UAE has strict anti-drug policy and never try to bring any suspicious drugs.
• Don't get passionate with your partner in public - local law states only married couples are allowed to have sex. Just don't perform anything in public, you can be punished.
• Don't forget consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalised in UAE.
• Don't pump up the volume during the Ramadan - you can be fined.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't forget to dress modestly - everywhere. Don't wear tight and revealing clothes.
• Don't smoke in government facilities, offices, malls or shops. Use the designated areas for smoking.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to United Arab Emirates?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to United Arab Emirates. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in United Arab Emirates

Healthcare of the UAE is ranked 42nd in the world. The UAE has a comprehensive, government-funded health service and a rapidly developing private health sector that delivers a high standard of health care to the population.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

MERS is passed primarily to people from infected camels.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.