Dubai is open to tourists once again. Check back frequently for the latest information about COVID-19 travel and testing requirements for travelling to, from or connecting through Dubai. This city of high-rises and shopping malls has transformed itself from a desert outpost to a destination du-jour, where tourists flock for sales bargains, sunshine, and family fun. But this city has many cultural highlights and things to do, as well as all the glamorous modern add-ons.