DUBAI

Travelers should choose itineraries with fleet diversity for better reliability and comfort on long-haul routes between the UAE and Schengen Area.

The grace period for overstaying visit visas has been removed, and visitors can now extend their visas multiple times online, each granting a 30-day extension.

The policy is expected to boost tourism by making it easier for Indians to visit, aligning with Dubai's goals of attracting both tourists and business travelers.

If you’re ticketed on a major airline that has formally suspended Dubai flying ‘until further notice,’ I’d plan for a multi-day disruption and price a self-reroute now, before inventory gets worse.

The expansion can lead to more people crossing borders for work, tourism, or settlement, as it increases capacity and opens longer routes, potentially putting pressure on visa systems already stretched in some markets.