1 November 2026
Dubai has announced two new tourism-focused initiatives aimed at making it easier for visitors to plan trips and access services through a single digital channel.
Dubai Access Club for repeat visitors
Dubai Access Club is described as a city-led, invitation-only membership programme for repeat visitors. The initiative is intended to provide members with exclusive experiences and benefits designed to encourage returning to Dubai.
Dubai says the programme will be implemented in November 2026.
Tourist visa applications integrated into Visit Dubai
Dubai also announced a new option to apply for tourist visas through Visit Dubai, the emirate’s official tourism website. Under the plan, Visit Dubai will serve as a unified platform combining visa applications with information and tools that support the visitor journey, including trip discovery and planning.
The announcement states that single-entry and multiple-entry tourist visa applications will be available via Visit Dubai, with further categories planned later. Dubai adds that GDRFA Dubai will remain responsible for assessing applications and issuing visas.
The initiatives are reported to be developed through collaboration between GDRFA Dubai, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and Digital Dubai, under the Shared Digital Channels Initiative.
Source: Emirates247.