COVID TEST UPDATE

RAK OFFERS FREE PCR TESTS FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

RAS AL KHAIMAH has become the first destination globally to introduce complimentary COVID-19 PCR tests for international visitors staying one night or more in the emirate. It follows a partnership between Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and RAK Hospital and is applicable to overseas guests staying in and departing from RAK until December 31. Subsidised by RAKTDA, the service is available at RAK Hospital or RAK Medical Centre in Al Hamra Mall.

NEW MARHABA HOME TEST SERVICE IN DUBAI

dnata’s airport hospitality service provider, marhaba, has launched COVID-19 testing as part of its Premium Home Checkin Service. It means Dubai-based travellers can take their test at home or at a location of their choice in the city, providing them with a medical certificate required for travel within 24 to 48 hours of being tested. It can be booked on www.marhabaservices.com and is priced from AED 714 (inclusive of VAT). The testing price of AED 209 (inclusive of VAT) per person is paid directly to Mediclinic upon sample collection.