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Travel guides written for people living in the UAE. Covers visas, insurance, documentation, and destination-specific advice for UAE residents and expats.

Travel insurance is not a visa requirement for the UK Standard Visitor Visa, but it is strongly recommended for any UAE resident travelling to Britain. This guide explains what cover you need, what it should include, and how to sort your full documentation — insurance, flight reservation, and itinerary — before you travel.
Ammar Afridi
1 Jul 2026

Flight delay insurance pays out a fixed cash benefit or reimburses expenses like meals and accommodation when your flight is delayed beyond a set threshold, usually two to six hours. Cover is included in most comprehensive travel insurance plans, including those accepted by Schengen embassies. This guide explains what is and is not covered, and how UAE residents can get the right policy before they fly.
Ammar Afridi
29 Jun 2026

Lost or delayed baggage can derail any trip, but the right travel insurance means you won't be out of pocket. This guide explains how baggage loss insurance works for UAE travellers, what documentation you need to file a claim, and what payouts to expect.
Ammar Afridi
28 Jun 2026

Trip cancellation insurance pays you back if you have to cancel a trip for a covered reason before you depart. For UAE residents booking flights and hotels months in advance, it can save thousands of dirhams. This guide explains what it covers, when you actually need it, and how to get it.
Ammar Afridi
27 Jun 2026

Standard travel insurance often excludes pregnancy-related claims, which can leave travellers seriously exposed. This guide explains what pregnant travellers need to look for in a policy, what is and is not covered, and how to get the right protection before you fly from the UAE.
Ammar Afridi
26 Jun 2026
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