Home Transport Aviation Revealed: Five countries you can currently travel to from Dubai within six hours Travelling to a nearby country for the Christmas weekend would be an ideal getaway for many looking for a change of scenery by Benjamin Brank December 15, 2020 Countries worldwide may have eased travel restrictions, but continue to implement precautionary measures to avoid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. However, with a notable reduction in the number of Covid-19 infections, several countries have now removed the quarantining period generally mandated upon inbound passengers arriving from select locations. Instead, authorities now request for a valid proof of a negative PCR test, taken no more than 96 hours prior to arrival into the destination country. Below is a list of five destinations that have not only shelved the quarantining requirement for UAE residents, but are also less than six hours away from Dubai via a flight. Egypt The shortest flight time of them all at three hours and thirty-one minutes, experience Egypt’s culture, historical monuments, and seasonal festivities on your stay. Find travel advisories here: https://www.egyptonlinevisa.com/travel-restrictions/#Egypt-PCR-test-requirement Dive into Egyptian culture and architecture on your next trip to Cairo and reminisce of times before Covid-19 Maldives Only four hours and 10 minutes away, Maldives makes for an ideal tropical getaway for the weekend. Majority of the resorts are spread out across different islands and tourists often have a full holiday home to themselves, along with access to a private beach. Find travel advisories here: https://visitmaldives.com/en/covid19-updates Private holiday homes amid crystal clear waters for a peaceful getaway Greece Four hours and forty-eight minutes of travel time to a country that has it all. From rugged mountain ranges to sandy beaches, Greece would likely become a spot you’d want to revisit soon. Find travel advisories here: https://travel.gov.gr/#/ Enjoy sparkling white beaches, deep blue waters, and luscious greenery across the country Kenya Slightly over five hours of flight time at five hours and ten minutes, explore the country’s vast land composed of beaches, dense forests, and abundant wildlife. Find travel advisories here: https://www.kenyanevisa.com/entry-restrictions/ Ideal getaway for a complete change of scenery and an opportunity to venture out into the wild Tanzania A total flight time of five hours and forty minutes, Tanzania may seem far in this context. However, visitors can enjoy safaris, local culture and cuisine, and even have a go at scaling Kilimanjaro. Find travel advisories here: https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/visa-information Experience a mixture of terrains and wildlife when venturing out into the wilderness All these countries are ideal getaways for the holiday season and have taken on extensive measures to ensure the safety of locals and tourists. Incentivising the local traveller pool, Dubai-based carrier Emirates is also offering special fares to select destinations. Read: Dubai’s Emirates reveals special fares to select destinations Tags air travel beaches Christmas Egypt Emirates flights Greece holiday Kenya Maldives san tornini Tanzania Travel wildlife 0 Comments You might also like Etihad Airways debuts A380 service to New York Dubai Airports returns to full operational capacity, CEO says British Airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years Egypt committed to flexible exchange rate, central bank deputy says