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UAE Announces free Visa for Children below 18!

Planning to visit Dubai? We have a good news for you!

Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) – UAE has announced visa waiver for children below 18 years of age. United Arab Emirate is well known as a tourist hotspot and the latest visa waiver for children below 18 accompanying their parents for a vacation in UAE, will further boost the in-bound tourism, as per the tourism department.

 

The cabinet decision for visa waiver passed in July 2018, under which tourists do not have to pay visa fee for their children while visiting the UAE between July 15 and September 15.

 

The visa fee exemption is beneficial for families planning vacation in Dubai. The ICA, also urges tourists to take the benefit of visa waiver and plan a good getaway in Dubai. As the benefits of fee waiver will be available for tourists from 15th July to 15th September, Every year!

 

The decision is believed to be great one as the months of July to September are considered off-peak tourist season. So, this move by the government will definitely attract and encourage tourist families to explore Dubai in the summer months.

 

The summer weather in Dubai is considered harsh, but that’s not entirely true. Keeping in mind the low rush of tourists, low-cost stay and shopping, cheaper airfare and comparatively easier travel. Visiting Dubai during this period can especially leave you with good tourist experience and memories.

 

It is not just the visa fee of children that the UAE government has taken care of, the government has also announced free SIM card on arrival for tourists. Experts from the industry have appreciated the step and say that the step would contribute in increasing number of travellers from China and India.

 

With all the good news floating, of the governments newly announced policies of Visa Fee waiver for children and free International Sim Cards on arrival. The UAE’s tourism industry is forecast to grow and welcome more tourists.

 

It is a good news especially for the budget travellers. As per the data shared by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, which is a 2% growth in volumes as compared to 2018.

 

The Sharjah International Airport shared that it registered over 3.156 million passengers in the first quarter of 2019, recording a growth of 9.56 per cent in passenger growth as compared to same period in 2017.  Indians staying as residents UAE are rather happy with the announcements by the government and expect more visits from their loved ones.

 

Prior the announcement of Visa Fee Waiver, family members visiting UAE had to pay around Dh350 for Visa of their children’s. Relatives of migrant residents are cheerful because of the extra savings and expect more family visits during the season. There are various other category visas available for tourists like multi-entry visa, and Express visa. The 30-day tourist visa to UAE costs around Dh365 and the 90-day tourist visa is around Dh900. Which is now saved on the part of tourists for their children!

 

Planning to take advantage of the waivers? Plan it with Paul Merchants! We can serve you with the best Dubai Tour Packages for family and with no hidden or extra cost. Avail the offer now. Call 1800 137 1444

 

Healthy Precautions – The Travel Checklist!

Vacations can be exciting and rejuvenating but things can go wrong if you aren’t prepared with the basics. Thus your travel checklist should contain the basics and in a very hassle-free manner so that you can have the best travel experience.

Summers are the most awaited season in the whole year, people plan for the long weekends. Whether you are planning to have some good time at beaches or some serene moments at mountains. It is always a best practise to take some health based precautions. The best way to not ruin your vacation is to do some vacation research. 

Firsts and foremost step is to exercise some Travel Sense. Travel sense comprise of the most basic steps that almost everyone who travel forgets. They are:

 

  • Washing Hands: Whenever travelling it is crucial to make sure you wash your hands before having meals. Sanitized hands could be the only thing between you and diarrhoea.

 

  • Skin Care: Buy and use the best Sunscreen. Whenever you are going out for exploration, make sure you are protecting your skin.

 

  • Carry Water Bottles: You should avoid drinking at open public places and most importantly the ones that are visibly non maintained. The best practise is to carry water bottles with yourself.

 

  • Limit Caffeine: One of the important things to take care of while travelling is to limit your caffeine and Alcohol consumption to avoid dehydration and restlessness.

 

  • Travel Clothing: Make sure to invest in and pack good, comfy and warm clothes and mufflers while travelling in colder regions and carry hats and UV protected sunglass for warmer regions.

 

Once you have covered all the basic requirements, it is time to take some more preventive steps:

 

1. Medical Check-up and Vaccination: If you are planning to go all out this summers, do some adventure sports and activities. Then the one thing that you must not miss is to complete your Vaccinations. Meeting your doctor for a general check-up and vaccinations can be detrimental in saving you from many risks that come from trekking, mountain biking, and other adventure sports.

 

2. Allergies: It can be quite frustrating to get you’re allergies when you’re travelling! And the best to make sure nothing such sort happens is to consult your doctor and equip yourself with medicines for your journey.

 

3. Food and Water: For most foodies, the best way to soak in a new culture is by experiencing the cuisine in its most authentic way. Dieticians say the best way to enjoy food is by researching about it and the ingredients that are used. Food tours can also be a good option as they teach you about the food culture of the area. One thing to be sure of, is to not go overboard because trying all the spicy and exotic dishes on vacation can leave your stomach upset.

 

4. Right Clothes: It is important to do some basic weather homework to be ready for whatever a destination’s weather has to throw at you. Dressing appropriately is important if you are hitting a place where temperatures vary drastically in the morning versus in the night. It is advised to carry good warmers as well as light breathable summer clothing’s for the morning. Travellers can also seek clothing advises from travel groups or the travel agent because it can be quite inconvenient to go to a place and find your apparel to be not sufficient.

 

Taking care of yourself is important while traveling and the best way to ensure is to take the tips and buy custom tour and travel packages from the best travel company – Paul Merchants. Whatever your favourite travel destination is, our travel experts can always serve you with the best tour packages. Call us at: 1800-137-1444