Dubai passport officials finish the entry procedures for the first Russian tourist group coming to the country through Dubai airports

With the resumption of air traffic at Dubai airports, Dubai International Airport passport officers have completed the entry procedures for the first Russian tourist group coming to the United Arab Emirates through Dubai airports.

This comes within the framework of the efforts to establish Dubai to facilitate procedures for travelers arriving through Dubai airports, taking into account all preventive measures and measures that contribute to enhancing travelers' confidence and reflecting the readiness of the emirate's tourism infrastructure.

The Director General of the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Major General Muhammad Ahmad Al-Marri revealed that the Dubai residence issued one million and 678 thousand visas of various kinds for the Russian community from 2018 until the eighth of September of this year, while the number of Russian visitors who were granted visas upon arrival reached 800 thousand visitors in Same period.

Noting that the number of Russian residents in Dubai between 2019 and 2020 reached 21,838.

When, in 2018, their number reached 7,280 residents. 

 Major General Mohammed Al-Marri emphasized that the United Arab Emirates in general and the Emirate of Dubai in particular is the preferred destination for tourists, especially the Russian tourist.

Dubai has retained its position among the most livable cities, in light of the tourist and economic attractions it possesses, in addition to its high index of safety and security.

He pointed out that the Emirati-Russian bilateral relations are witnessing continuous development and prosperity in various fields, which in turn affected the strengthening of the UAE's position, confirming its global political, economic and tourism presence, and enhancing cooperation opportunities and comprehensive strategic relations between various countries.

Al-Marri added that the Dubai residence has endeavored to end the procedures for travelers coming from Russia in accordance with the highest security standards, and the administration is keen to facilitate the procedures of Russian residents and provide all the elements of a decent residence for them, which contributed to the increase in the influx of Russians into Dubai.

Stressing that the UAE, since its establishment, has embraced everyone and worked to harness all possible energies to provide the highest levels of security and safety and to make the human being and his happiness above all else.


His Excellency Major General Al Marri added: "We are pleased to welcome all visitors to the UAE from all over the world and assure them that we are fully prepared to facilitate the completion of their travel procedures in record time in accordance with the highest safety standards and protocols adopted in the country regarding procedures for receiving travelers."

His Excellency Major General Mohammed Al-Marri said: "We have national cadres of front-row champions who are fluent in speaking different languages, including Russian, Chinese and French, in addition to Arabic, English and other languages ​​to facilitate communication with travelers and dealers of various nationalities and achieve the highest levels of happiness for them." He pointed out the importance of learning international languages. To learn about world cultures and civilizations as they are the front end in receiving visitors, through which they reflect an honorable image of the United Arab Emirates. "

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