Dubai joins UK ‘red list’ with travel ban from UAE
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the most popular destinations for British travellers, Dubai, has been placed on the UK’s “red list” – meaning that direct flights have ended and tough self-isolation rules will apply to arrivals. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said the UAE had been added to the 30 existing countries which are currently subject to a travel ban – along with Rwanda and Burundi in central Africa. We look forward to resuming passenger services when conditions allow, and will continue to work closely with all relevant authorities in this regard.” The move seems likely to erode confidence in committing to travel still further, after government ministers warned against booking 2021 holidays. But travellers from all countries on the “red list” – now amounting to 33 with the latest additions – will be obliged to pay for 10 days in what ministers call “managed self-isolation”.
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