UAE updates official entry-requirements portal, emphasises fully digital visa applications
Dubai caps foreign airlines to one rotation a day, slashing Indian capacity 92 %
Emirates trims worldwide network; free rebooking offered until 15 June
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Golden Visa eased: bank guarantee now accepted instead of 50 % property payment
Dubai’s Golden Visa rules now permit a bank guarantee on property worth AED 2 million instead of the previous 50 % cash payment requirement. The change lowers the capital threshold for long-term residency, benefitting mortgage-backed and off-plan buyers and giving employers new options for executive self-sponsorship.
DXB keeps security queues below 45 minutes despite weekend surge
Average security wait times at Dubai International held between 15 and 45 minutes on 11 April 2026, demonstrating the hub’s resilience as flight volumes recover. Reliable processing eases risk for time-sensitive visa activations and tight connections, but travellers should still heed the three-hour arrival advisory.