Dubai quarantine package explained

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Updated report on Jan 3rd 2021

After the highly contagious and mutated strain of coronavirus was found in the UK Saudi and Kuwait airports were closed over the Christmas and new year holidays. The airports opened on the 2nd of January 2021 with new restrictions for British and south African citizens.

Travel agents introduce the Dubai quarantine packages for passengers traveling from high risk countries.

Since Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and some other countries banned commercial flights from supposedly high risk countries such as India, Pakistan, South Africa, the United Kingdom and another 31 countries, Dubai based travel agents have quickly jumped the bandwagon offering packages such as the Dubai Quarantine package and transit packages.

The package is custom made mainly for travelers especially from India and/or other high risk countries who hold residence or employment visas for countries like Kuwait and Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

The price of the package ranges from AED 1,950 and goes all the way to AED 3,000 depending on where the passenger is traveling from and the class of service.

In India the quarantine package has been popular with residents of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia who have been stuck in India and need to get back to work as soon as possible. The package has been promoted by Seaman Tours and as per the company the package includes the following:

  • 30 days UAE visa
  • Covid19 insurance (mandatory for travel to the UAE)
  • Accommodation in Dubai for 16 days in a 4 star hotel
  • Flight ticket from India to Dubai
  • Dummy ticket to show at the airport ( provided by dummyticket.com)
  • PCR test in Dubai
  • Onward flight from Dubai can be arranged at an extra cost

The package from Seaman Tours starts from INR 39,000 ( approx. AED 2,450) in India.

They have also introduced the Dubai quarantine package for travelers from the United Kingdom as new restrictions were placed on passengers from the UK. The package from the UK costs £690 ( approx. 3500 AED excluding flight tickets)

At the hotels, gloves and face masks must be worn at all times in public areas and guests checking in should expect extra charges as a deposit to cover the cost of room disinfection if Covid-19 tests come back positive.

Dubai Tourism said these fees will not exceed Dh300.

Travelers who do test positive may be transferred to hospital, or to one of the hotels being used as isolation centers like the  Occidental Dubai Production City

Wearing Masks in public places is mandatory in Dubai

Guests must be prepared to clean their own rooms, as general housekeeping services are suspended.

Depending on the hotel that guests stay in, friends or family members may be allowed to drop off items. These will fumigated before being delivered and are left at the recipient’s own risk.

When it comes to eating, travelers can opt for a meal package in which breakfast, lunch and dinner will be delivered directly to their hotel rooms. Otherwise, guests can order food for delivery by using online services. These must be paid for in advance and hotel staff will deliver the orders to guest rooms.

More information can be found, and reservations can be made, via Seaman Tours website.

Check this link for more information on the Dubai Quarantine package https://www.seamantours.in/tour/dubai-quarantine-package/

Seaman tours can be contacted on the below numbers:

In the United Arab Emirates :

  • Landline : +971 4 238 1777
  • Mobile /Whatsapp : +971 50 786 9889

In India:

  • Office : +91 888 4 777 300
  • Mobile/ WhatsApp : +91 888 488 6777

In the United Kingdom:

  • Office : +44 744 538 1114