Rumours of vaccine tourism in Dubai unfounded – for now
Despite media reports to the contrary, travel agents say there's no such thing as vaccine tourism in Dubai right now. Currently only residents and nationals may access vaccinations there. But, they add, that could change. By Cathrin Schaer & Gasia Ohanes
Unless you happen to have a connection to a royal family in the United Arab Emirates, you're unlikely to be able to jump the queue for a COVID-19 vaccination while on vacation in Dubai anytime soon. "It's just media hype," one German travel agent replied when asked if it was possible to take a vaccination-inclusive holiday there. "There is no vaccine tourism in Dubai – at least, not yet."