The UAE is comprised of 7 emirates and they are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah and Ras al-Khaimah. At present, there is no risk of malaria in any area of the United Arab Emirates.
Just because there is no risk of malaria it does not mean a trip to the UAE does not have a risk for other issues. Read on to find out more.
For more information and advice on how to prevent malaria, see our How To Avoid Insect & Mosquito Bites page or check out our large range of insect repellents.
Below is a table designed to show you what vaccines are mandatory, recommended or ones to consider when visiting United Arab Emirates:
Cholera | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | Japanese Encephalitis | Meningitis | Rabies |
Rec | Con | Con |
Tetanus | Tick Borne Encephalitis | Tuberculosis | Typhoid | Yellow Fever Certificate | Yellow Fever Vaccine |
Rec | Con |
Man = Mandatory
Con = Consider
Rec = Recommended
Req = Required if visiting from area with risk of transmission