United Arab Emirates Visits Are Healthy and Safe

As 2025 kicks off, many international travelers will visit the United Arab Emirates, and according to government agencies, their stays should be healthy and safe.

On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State reissued its Level 2 Travel Advisory, Exercise Caution, saying residents and visitors generally find the UAE a safe and secure environment. Still, regional tensions have aggravated risks for U.S. citizens.

Visitors should also be aware that the UAE has strict rules on social behavior.

Previously, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions recommending caution for U.S. air carriers and commercial operators operating in the Middle East, including the UAE.

The State Department suggests enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive Alerts and make locating you in an emergency easier. For local assistance, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located at Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4.

From a health perspective, the U.K. and U.S. CDCs recommend updating travelers with vaccinations and boosters, including measles, mumps, and rubella. The UAE is included in the CDC's current Global Measles outbreak alert.

While there is no risk of yellow fever in the UAE, a vaccination certificate is required upon arrival at the airport.

In the U.S., yellow fever vaccinations are offered at travel pharmacies and clinics. And as of January 2025, several next-generation vaccine candidates are conducting clinical research.