Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Dubai & the UAE
A city break, stopover or beach holiday in Dubai or Abu Dhabi — here's what UK travellers are usually advised before visiting the UAE, confirmed for you at a quick consultation.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Dubai?
Dubai and the wider UAE are low-risk, well-developed destinations, so most travellers need little beyond making sure their routine UK vaccinations are up to date. A couple of travel vaccines are still worth considering depending on your plans.
The recommendations below are a general guide based on UK travel health advice. We'll confirm exactly what you need at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
A quick check before you fly
Even for a low-risk destination, it's worth a quick check that your routine vaccines are current — especially if Dubai is a stopover on the way somewhere higher-risk. We can advise on the whole trip in one appointment.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for the UAE
Grouped by how often they're recommended. Your personal list is confirmed at consultation. Vaccine guidance is based on public health information from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC).
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
Most travellers
Make sure your routine combined booster is up to date.
Hepatitis A
Some travellers
Worth considering, particularly for longer stays or more adventurous eating and travel.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Advised for longer stays, healthcare work, or possible medical/dental treatment.
Rabies
Some travellers
Considered for longer trips or activities with possible animal contact, including desert areas.
Good to know
A low-risk destination
The UAE is malaria-free and there's no yellow fever risk, so neither antimalarial tablets nor the yellow fever vaccine are needed (a certificate is only required if you arrive from a risk country). The main things to plan for are heat, sun and staying hydrated — and making sure your routine UK vaccines are current.
- No malaria tablets and no yellow fever vaccine needed
- Make sure routine vaccines (incl. MMR and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio) are up to date
- Plan for heat and sun protection, especially in summer
FAQ
Dubai & UAE travel vaccines — FAQs
For most travellers, just making sure your routine UK vaccinations are up to date. Hepatitis A is worth considering for longer or more adventurous trips. We'll tailor it to your plans.
No — the UAE is malaria-free, so antimalarial tablets aren't required.
Yes — if your final destination is higher-risk (for example in Africa or Asia), it's worth planning the whole trip's vaccines together. Book a consultation and we'll cover everything in one go.
For the UAE alone, a week or two is usually fine; for onward higher-risk travel, ideally 4–6 weeks. We can help at shorter notice too.
Getting ready for Dubai or the UAE?
Book a quick consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester and we'll check your vaccinations and travel health advice for your trip.