Under-16s who have not been vaccinated for COVID no longer need to take a test before travelling to Dubai.

The UK Foreign Office updated its travel guidance to the Emirate on Thursday.

The FCDO has also issued an update for Bulgaria after the destination eased its isolation period requirement for travellers who catch COVID or come into contact with someone who has.

Anyone who tests positive for COVID while in Bulgaria must now self-isolate for seven days. The isolation period has been cut from 10 days.

People who have come into contact with someone testing positive must self-isolate for five days – down from seven days as previously required.

The self-isolation period for close contacts may be revoked for those who are vaccinated with a booster dose or who present a negative PCR test.