48 Hours Dubai Transit Visa
Traveling to Dubai has become much easier for people from around the world as visa processing is very easier compared to other countries for tourism purposes.
Dubai also offers various types of visas under the tourist category to make it easier for people to visit Dubai.
People holding this visa can exit the airport and explore the nearby sightseeing areas or even visit your family & friends.
You can pre-plan your visit and book the ticket accordingly as it allows to explore another destination though for a short period.
While visiting Dubai with this transit visa you can visit Bur Dubai and explore the nearby areas. Bur Dubai is a district located on the western side of Dubai Creek in Dubai.
The metro line goes through Bur Dubai connecting the airport so it is very easier to visit this place. This district is very famous for shopping streets and souqs. You can surely stroll around to buy some exciting stuff from here.
Bur Dubai also has the only Hindu temple which is situated between the Grand Mosque and the Creek.
You can visit the Dubai Museum while in Bur Dubai. Dubai Museum is located in Al Fahidi Fort which was built in 1787 and the oldest building in Dubai.
The exhibits here are found underground which can be reached via the ramp. You can find old maps of Dubai, a video room that showcases how far Dubai has reached from 1960.
Next will be the life-size model of the pre-oil era, then after setting a foot on the deck of a dhow to the creekside souq moving ahead, you will find mock souq of shops of craftsmen, vendors & buyers. Realistic sounds and videos here of the craftsman give the feeling of the busy souq.
Galleries here present the archaeological from the ancient settlements and tombs at Jumeriah and Al Quasis which goes back to 3000 BC. The gift shop is the last in the queue before you exit to the southern exit of the museum.
You can check the beauty of the Al Fahidi Fort which is square with towers at three corners. Fort was built with coral rocks and mortar in phases.
There is a tall dhow in the center of the courtyard covering the underground gallery. There are three gates of which the main gate is a ticket counter for the gallery whereas, the other two have the collection of arms & weapons of historical periods and the model of the city of 1820 AD.
Traditional musical instruments can also be seen and video folk music. In the central courtyard, you will find bronze cannonballs, well, and boats.
There is also a house made up of weaved palm fronds known as Arish which has a kitchen, household furniture, and the objects used by the people of that age. Arish has a wind tower design that was used for air conditioning in the absence of electricity.
Traveling to the third country and transiting through Dubai you require 48 hrs Transit Visa if your transit time is less than 48 hrs. Dubai 48 hrs Transit Visa also allows you to move out of the airport.
Eligibility for Dubai 48 hrs Transit Visa
- You need to have a Passport that has the validity of 6 months on arrival in Dubai.
- You must prove your purpose of visit to Dubai and the ticket for the third country you are traveling for.
- You can hold this visa only if your exit from Dubai is through Emirates & Fly Dubai.
- The validity of the visa will be of 30 days but the stay must not be more than 48 hrs.
How to apply for a Dubai 48 hrs Tourist Visa?
- Dubai 48 hrs transit visa is an E-visa with an online procedure and minimum requirements of the documents.
- You are not required to visit the VFS center for the submission of documents or biometrics in that case.
- You just need to forward your required documents to the travel agent and receive your visa in 2-3 working days via Mail or WhatsApp.
