Atlantis Dubai offers free Covid-19 tests for international tourists
01 September, 2020
Tourists booking a stay at Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm may take a free Covid-19 test before looking into.
Known because of its opulent, marine-themed decor, the resort on Palm Jumeirah is giving international travellers staying five or even more nights the choice to have a free PCR test, that may detect if indeed they have the coronavirus.
The hotel has partnered with an area UAE clinic to provide guests the option to take the test and never have to leave the resort.
"Using our on-site medical centre, the brand new PCR tests will reduce any travel inconveniences and inspire more international guests to visit Dubai’s premier entertainment destination," said Timothy Kelly, executive vice president and managing director at Atlantis.
Who requires a PCR test?
Currently, all travellers flying from Dubai to the united kingdom or Europe must take a Covid-19 PCR test before being permitted to board their flight. Other destinations could also request that travellers have the test before flying, and tourists should check current regulations because of their destination.
"The most recent initiative also aligns itself with Emirates Airlines' free medical cover for Covid-19-related expenses, made to boost people’s confidence to visit through the pandemic," added Kelly.
The Dubai airline recently announced that passengers travelling on any Emirates flight would automatically qualify for free medical cover for Covid-19.
To schedule a test, guests checking directly into Atlantis between Tuesday, September 1 and Saturday, December 19 can request a scheduled appointment upon check-in. This must be conducted no more than 96 hours before guests are due to depart, but Atlantis recommends that the test is taken between 48 and 72 hours before flight departure times.
Travellers will go to the Guest Clinic reception in the resort during their appointment. The test will be completed there and can take fewer than 10 minutes, with results delivered in a day.
No free tests for guests that are UAE residents
UAE residents staying at the resort can also take a Covid-19 test in-house, nevertheless they will have to pay for it. This pertains to all UAE resident bookings, regardless if they are for a lot more than five nights.
This also pertains to international visitors who are residing in the resort for less than five nights.
The test will set you back Dh400 for many who have to pay, with results delivered within a day for results. For many who need results faster, there may be the option to pay Dh500 for a test, with results delivered in 12 hours.
Abu Dhabi residents looking to staycation in Dubai have to provide proof of a recently available negative PCR test to pass back over the border.
Source: www.thenational.ae
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