Dubai Access Club Offers Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa and Exclusive Benefits to Frequent Visitors

Launched by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the Dubai Access Club aims to encourage repeat visits by making travel to and within the emirate more convenient and rewarding.

The initiative was recently launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. It offers eligible travellers a five-year membership through nominations by participating partners.

Unlike conventional tourism loyalty schemes, the programme is not open to the general public. Membership is by invitation, with eligible travellers nominated through selected loyalty programmes and multinational companies affiliated with the initiative's launch partners, including Emirates, Accor and Visa.

Exclusive privileges for members

Travellers who receive an invitation can activate their membership once their visa applications have been approved and they have met the programme's eligibility requirements.

Confirmed members will gain access to a range of benefits offered by participating partners. These include the ALSAADA Tourist Card, issued by GDRFA Dubai, which provides access to exclusive privileges and promotional offers across the emirate.

Members will also receive a Majid Al Futtaim gift card preloaded with credit, redeemable at the group's retail outlets and destinations.

Further privileges are expected to include hotel room upgrades, airport lounge access and priority opportunities to book selected events. Additional offers and participating partners are expected to be announced at a later stage.

Supporting business and leisure travel

The initiative is also designed to support international companies whose employees frequently visit Dubai for business meetings, conferences and corporate events.

Eligible employees of participating multinational companies will be able to benefit from more convenient arrangements for repeat visits, while gaining access to the emirate's tourism, hospitality, shopping and leisure experiences.

Through the Dubai Access Club, the emirate aims to strengthen its appeal as a destination for both business and leisure travellers, while encouraging international visitors to return and experience more of what Dubai has to offer.