The UAE passport recently topped a list of the world’s most powerful passports. Holders of a the passport can now visit 168 countries without a visa. The last-minute travel opportunities are almost endless! Here’s a rundown of some of the top visa-free destinations from the UAE split up by travel time:
Top visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations under 4 hours from the UAE
Jordan
Visa type: Visa-free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh961 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 3hrs 30mins
Read more: Inside Jordan’s Lost City: a practical guide to exploring Petra
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Egypt
Visa type: Visa-free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh840 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 4 hours
Read more: Top 10 things to do and see in Egypt
Georgia
Visa type: Visa free, 360 days
Cost: From around *Dh902 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 3hrs 30mins
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Bahrain
Visa type: Visa-free
Cost: From around *Dh493 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 1 hour
Top visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations under 6 hours from the UAE:
Sri Lanka
Visa type: Visa on arrival, 30 days
Cost: From around *Dh870 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 4hrs 15mins
Read more: Top 10 fantastically fun things to do in Sri Lanka
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Greece
Visa type: Visa free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,173 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 5hrs 30mins
Read more: 10 best places to visit in Greece
Top visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations under 8 hours from the UAE:
Hong Kong
Visa type: Visa free, 30 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,309 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 7hrs 15mins
Read more: Destination guide: how to spend 3 days in Hong Kong
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France
Visa type: Visa free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh990 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 7hrs 30mins
Read more: Best hotels in Paris to suit every budget
Germany
Visa type: Visa free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,170 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 7hrs 30mins
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Croatia
Visa type: Visa free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,510 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 8hrs
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Top visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations over 8 hours from the UAE:
Iceland
Visa type: Visa free, 90 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,548 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 14hrs
Cambodia
Visa type: Visa on arrival or eVisa, 30 days
Cost: From around *Dh1,763 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 8hrs 30mins
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The Philippines
Visa type: Visa free, 30 days
Cost: From around *Dh828 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 9hrs 30mins
Read more: The top 10 best islands in the Philippines
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Australia
Visa type: Fast-track eVisa
Cost: From around *Dh2,338 per person
Flight time from the UAE: 14hrs 15mins
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*This article was published March 2019. Information and prices correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change. Always check with the appropriate consulate before traveling.
