UAE Visit: Is a UK Visitor Visa Valid for Entry?

"No, a UK visitor visa is not valid for entering the UAE.

A UK visitor visa only allows travel to the United Kingdom.

To enter the United Arab Emirates, Indian passport holders (and most other nationalities) must meet UAE-specific entry requirements. A UK visa does not provide any automatic access, exemption, or visa-on-arrival privilege for the UAE.

Who can enter the UAE without a separate UAE visa?

Only nationalities eligible for:

Visa-on-arrival (e.g., USA, UK citizens, EU citizens, Singapore, Australia, etc.)

Visa-free entry (selected countries only)

Indian nationals can get visa on arrival only if they hold a valid USA visa, USA Green Card, or UK/EU residence permit, not a UK visitor visa.

For Indian passport holders

You still need one of the following to enter the UAE:

A pre-approved UAE visit/tourist visa, or

Visa-on-arrival if you hold a valid UK residence permit (not a visit visa)."