travel tips from the UAE to Saudi Arabia

travel tips from the UAE to Saudi Arabia

Dubai: If you are planning to go for Hajj this year, there are several aspects of your journey that you can plan out in advance to ensure that you have a safe trip. Earlier this week, Dubai International Airport (DXB) shared tips for pilgrims on their official social media channels, for a hassle-free journey. These are 1. Arrive four hours early and travel relaxed. 2. Carry your passport, ticket, Hajj permit and valid vaccination certificate. 3. Navigate with ease using dedicated passport counters and police checkpoints for pilgrims. According to u.ae, the official website of the UAE government, anyone planning to go for Hajj or Umrah should take the meningococcal vaccine (quadruple) and recommended to take the seasonal influenza vaccine. Make sure that that you carry the vaccine certificates with you when you travel. Earlier this week, the UAE’s health authorities also issued guidelines for pilgrims, asking them to visit their doctor before travelling to review their health status, and carry any medical reports that may be necessary to seek assistance, if needed. You should also ensure that you carry certain essentials in your medical or first-aid kit, like: • Sanitisers • Wound disinfection tools • Fever medication • Pain