Dubai (UAE) Visa from India
Processing
~4 days
Fee Range
₹6,800 – ₹8,000
Documents
14+ required
VFS Centre
Online / GDRFA
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Dubai (UAE) Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
UAE 48 Hours Transit Visa
Single-entry UAE visa for stays up to 48 hours — ideal for stopovers en route to other destinations. ₹1,085 fee.
Fee
₹1,085
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
48 hours
UAE 96 Hours Visa
Single-entry UAE visa for stays up to 96 hours (4 days) — preferred for business meetings or short stopovers. ₹4,305.
Fee
₹4,305
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
96 hours (4 days)
UAE Tourist Visa — 30 Days Single Entry
Short-term single-entry UAE tourist visa for 30-day Dubai stays — extendable thrice for 30 days each. ₹7,735.
Fee
₹7,735
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
30 days initially …
UAE Multi Entry Short Term Visa — 30 Days
Multi-entry UAE visa valid 30 days from first entry — unlimited entries/exits during that period. ₹10,905.
Fee
₹10,905
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
30 days from first…
UAE 60 Days Tourist Visa
Single-entry UAE tourist visa for 60-day stays — extendable twice for 30 days each. ₹17,595. Hotel booking required for 31+ days.
Fee
₹17,595
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
60 days initially …
UAE Multi Entry Long Term Visa — 60 Days
Multi-entry UAE visa valid 60 days from first entry — unlimited entries/exits. Best for long GCC trips combining Dubai with multiple countries. ₹17,790.
Fee
₹17,790
Processing
Normal: 5-6 workin…
Stay
60 days from first…
About Dubai (UAE)
The Modern Arabian Playground
Dubai (UAE) is a futuristic city-state in the Arabian desert — where the world's tallest building pierces the sky, gold-plated supercars cruise past 7-star hotels, artificial islands shaped like palms, and ski slopes exist indoors while it's 45°C outside. Indian travellers love it for shopping malls (Dubai Mall + Mall of the Emirates), beach resorts, Desert Safari, theme parks (IMG Worlds, Legoland), and Indian food on every corner. UAE visa is Emirates-airline sponsored with simple 48-hour to 60-day options.
Capital (UAE)
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED (د.إ)
Language
Arabic / English
Flight time
~3h from Delhi
Why Indians Love Visiting
Burj Khalifa + Downtown
World's tallest building at 828m. Sunset from 148th floor observation deck + dancing fountains below. Dubai Mall (largest mall on Earth) adjacent.
Palm Jumeirah + Beaches
Artificial palm-shaped island with Atlantis resort + Aquaventure water park. Jumeirah Beach, JBR Beach for jet-skis and yacht rides.
Desert Safari
4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, falconry show, shisha + belly dance under Bedouin tents. Evening sunset safari is iconic.
Shopping Paradise
Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan-Feb). Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Mall of the Emirates (indoor ski slope!), Dubai Mall. Tax-free shopping.
Theme Parks + Entertainment
IMG Worlds, Legoland Dubai, Motiongate, Global Village (Oct-Apr), Miracle Garden (flower wonderland), Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Day Trip
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (world's largest white marble mosque), Ferrari World, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan presidential palace.
Top Places to Visit
Famous Dubai (UAE)
Burj Khalifa
Desert
Dubai Mall
Burj Al Arab
Grand Mosque
Gold Souk
Global Village
Ski Dubai
Food You Must Try
Shawarma + Falafel
Arabic staple — grilled meat / chickpea-patty wraps. 'Ravi' chain in Dubai is iconic; Al Mallah in Sheikh Zayed Road for best shawarma.
Machboos / Mandi
Emirati rice-and-meat dish — spiced rice with lamb/chicken, dried lemons, saffron. Similar to biryani but distinct.
Manakish
Arabic flatbread with za'atar (thyme blend), cheese, or meat topping. Breakfast staple across UAE.
Harees
Wheat + meat porridge slow-cooked for hours — traditional Emirati dish, especially during Ramadan.
Luqaimat
Emirati sweet dumplings fried + drizzled with date syrup and sesame. Street food classic, especially at Ramadan markets.
Indian Food Everywhere
With 30% Indian expat population, authentic Indian restaurants everywhere. Karachi Darbar, Ravi (Pakistani-Indian), Bhagatram for vegetarian.
Karak Chai + Arabic Coffee
Karak chai (Indian-style milky tea) is a Dubai institution — AED 1 a cup at roadside stalls. Also try Arabic coffee with dates.
Dates + Baklava
UAE grows dates galore — Medjool, Khudri, Ajwa varieties. Baklava (layered pastry with pistachios + honey) at Bateel.
Best Time to Visit
Winter
Nov–MarPEAK season — 20-30°C, perfect weather. Global Village + Miracle Garden open. Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan-Feb). Book hotels 2+ months ahead.
Spring
Apr–MayWarming up 25-35°C. Shoulder season — good deals, fewer crowds. Still pleasant for beaches and outdoor activities.
Summer
Jun–AugExtreme heat 40-50°C. Indoor activities only — malls, Ski Dubai, indoor parks. Cheapest hotel rates. Ramadan may fall here — check timings.
Autumn
Sep–OctCooling down 30-38°C. Shoulder season before peak winter. Outdoor activities resume late October.
Say it Like a Local
Salaam alaikum
/sa-LAAM a-LAY-kum/
Hello (Peace be upon you)
Shukran
/SHOOK-ran/
Thank you
Marhaba
/MAR-ha-ba/
Welcome / Hi
Inshallah
/in-sha-ALLAH/
God willing (used constantly)
Yalla
/YAH-lah/
Let's go / Come on
Habibi
/ha-BEE-bee/
My love / Dear friend (casual)
Ma'a salama
/mah-ah sa-LAH-ma/
Goodbye (Go with peace)
Kam hatha?
/KAM HAH-tha/
How much is this? (shopping)
Burj Khalifa is so tall (828m) you can watch the sunset from the ground, take elevator up, and watch it AGAIN from the top.
UAE has the world's highest per-capita income — and the most 5-star hotels per capita anywhere.
Dubai has more ATMs dispensing GOLD than anywhere else. Hotels also have gold vending machines (1 gram to 1 ounce).
Over 85% of Dubai's population are EXPATS — Indians alone make up ~30% of the city. Hindi is widely understood.
The Palm Jumeirah used 120 million cubic meters of sand + 7 million tons of rock. Visible from space.
Dubai has an indoor desert (Global Village), indoor ski slope (Ski Dubai), and indoor aquarium (Dubai Mall) — in the middle of a real desert.
UAE drives on the right (like India's opposite). But Tesla, Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce are common everyday cars.
Police force uses Lamborghini Aventador, Bugatti Veyron, and Ferrari FF for patrol. Fastest police fleet in the world.
⚙️ Application Process
Book Free Consultation
Talk to our visa expert. We recommend the right visa type and review your eligibility.
Prepare Documents
Upload documents to your portal. Our team reviews each one and flags what's missing.
VFS Appointment
We book the earliest VFS slot, prepare your file, and brief you for biometrics.
Biometrics & Submission
Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.
Track & Receive
Track status via your dashboard. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa.
💡 Important Tips
- Apply at least 4–6 weeks before your travel date
- Keep bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh recommended for most countries
- Strong ties to India (job, property, family) help approval
- Book refundable flights and hotels until visa is approved
- Get travel insurance before your embassy appointment
- Carry original documents and photocopies to VFS
- Never provide false or inconsistent information
