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Passengers going to Dubai removed because they were below 40

According to the founder of a hotel booking website Mark Essien, he saw officials remove four passengers on their way to Dubai because they were below 40. My sister Laura wanted to go to Dubai for her birthday last week, but they told her not to bother. Looks like this Dubai restriction thing is for real. Anyone with similar experiences?
at 3/20/2015 11:44:00 am

109 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 11:48

    I'm presently in dxb n I'm in my early thirties

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    1. Juleslouis20 March 2015 at 12:48

      If d restriction is true then its so unfair na. What reasons do they even have?

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    2. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:51

      My brother went to Dubai last week and he is below 30.

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    3. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:15

      I guess u are on a 2 weeks Visa as it doesn't apply for that...

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    4. Davido's driver20 March 2015 at 13:29

      My son is in dubai, he is 21. Guess the restriction thing is a hoax. Lindaobserve

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    5. gbemi20 March 2015 at 17:26

      Wow u have a 21 yr old son n u talk like this...tot you were some attention seeking kid with the 'linda observe' crap. So stupid.

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    6. gbemi20 March 2015 at 17:34

      Wow u have a 21 yr old son n u talk like this...tot you were some attention seeking kid with the 'linda observe' crap. So stupid.

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    7. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 02:41

      They suspect that most young women going there end up prostituting.

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    8. Anonymous22 March 2015 at 11:19

      I jst got back from dubai and am 27

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  2. Mzz_Mary20 March 2015 at 11:49

    It's true ooh linda

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    1. Eze20 March 2015 at 12:54

      Anything odd is always associated with Islam or Arabs.....tufiakwa, cursed set of ppl

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    2. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:56

      Ure the cursed one Mrr Eze some people will never clear their eyes and see gud when ever Islam or Arabs are mentioned. Shame on u

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    3. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 14:05

      Linda why the hell do you pretend to scrutinize comments...When people like Henry Eze could post stuffs like this and you allow it,but will never post a comment that tells the true nature of your followers...I really don't trust your intentions Linda

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    4. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 14:28

      Get mote knowledge befor you speak ok !

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    5. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 14:29

      Get more knowledge before you speak.

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    6. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 15:05

      Islam is associated with violence! It's a known fact!

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    7. Unknown20 March 2015 at 15:59

      @ henry..ah support your comment..u just spoke the truth. there's something Odd bout that religion and it's practicers

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    8. fimilola20 March 2015 at 16:58

      What concerns Islam with this, stop thinking with your ass friend.....

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    9. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 16:58

      Muslims and Islam, eh?!....what has Christian dominant leadership done for the country. Their leadership actually works...dummy.
      The Russian

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    10. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 19:15

      What has Muslim done. Not even giving your people enough in the past years in d north. And u say Muslim has done something?

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    11. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 06:58

      @Anon 4:28, what do u mean by Christian dominant religion? I guess u have blinded ur eyes and mind to the fact that virtually a all out past leaders who ruled the country were Muslims . What have they done? A Christian has only ruled for 6yrs and has done a lot. He's the reason u can freely air ur views in public and not get killed after . Pls shut up with this religion talk .

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  3. AbokiDaWarriBoy20 March 2015 at 11:49

    Wow...i am al about my bae Laura, they spoilt her plan*sadface*

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  4. AbokiDaWarriBoy20 March 2015 at 11:49

    Wow...i am al about my bae Laura, they spoilt her plan*sadface*

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:13

      Aboki! This ur hustle for 100k is real o. December far. Abeg take it easy

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    2. Davido's driver20 March 2015 at 14:57

      Lol he go soon shock am when linda turn the 100k to 20k cuz he doesnt know we are now 10.

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  5. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:52

    Na wa o
    So they're really serious about this issue
    This is not fair now

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  6. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:54

    Hmmmmmmmm, nope! She should wait when she get to our class of 40's. Young shall grow.

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:28

      Na wa ooo but my kid Sista was in Dubai 4weeks ago,she is 25yrs and she travelled alone. No restriction whatsoever

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    2. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:55

      Lucky her then.

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    3. Truly IleAyo20 March 2015 at 13:42

      So u re above 40 and u re still a fool

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    4. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:54

      Does she have a valid US visa in her passport? Might have helped

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    5. Anonymous22 March 2015 at 11:22

      I jst got back and don't have any visa, my passport was a virgin passport. In short diff refusal stamps naim dey

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  8. www.glowyshoes.com20 March 2015 at 11:55

    Wow..this shit is real then...they are gonna be at loss

    www.glowyshoe.blogspot.com

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  9. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:55

    nawa ooooo dis is waooooooooowwwwwwwwww lolzzz

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  10. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:55

    Hian! Nothing wey person no go see, nywaz no be their fault. If to say we get sensible people as leaders, our own country sef for better pass Dubai. Linda take note!

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  11. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:57

    Hian! Nothing wey person no go see, nywaz no be their fault. If to say we get sensible people as leaders, our own country sef for better pass Dubai. Linda take note!

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 18:12

      Why do you consistently post 3 times!!!!

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  12. Unknown20 March 2015 at 11:57

    Hian! Nothing wey person no go see, nywaz no be their fault. If to say we get sensible people as leaders, our own country sef for better pass Dubai. Linda take note!

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  13. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:05

    I just got back from Dubai and I am 32. If you need visas, kindly contact me on 08020720726.

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  14. Eastner20 March 2015 at 12:10

    I have a friend who traveled to dubai last week and she wasn't stopped.
    I think it depends on the travel agency.

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  15. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:11

    Mehn naija shld put such laws into place 2 becos if wat ds man says its true den ds is serz shit.........!

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  16. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:11

    Mehn naija shld put such laws into place 2 becos if wat ds man says its true den ds is serz shit.........!

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  17. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:16

    THOT DS WAS REVERSED....TOMJERRYSWIT

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  18. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:17

    like seriously?????????What was their reason/s again?????









    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....

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  19. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:17

    It's not true because myself and my wife just came back from Dubai three days ago and neither of us is 40 and they didn't ask us to go back.

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 14:37

      Because you are married and deemed responsible in the eye of the Arabs.

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  20. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:22

    I don't really agree
    Cus my bae is in dubai now
    And he's 27yrs.
    Unless they started it dis week.

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 15:09

      Your bae could be married and probably traveled with his wife...


      << LIB Addict >>

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    2. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 20:44

      Bia nwainya, is this not the second time you are telling us about this bae in dubai? We don hear na.

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  21. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:23

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
    .
    For those going to dubai then....
    .
    .
    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  22. Lady P20 March 2015 at 12:24

    If u are single and below 40 ,u won't be allow into Dubai unless u have an escort above 40 years.my mum had to fellow me to Dubai becos of their new policy.

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  23. Funky baby20 March 2015 at 12:24

    I hope they were removed for other reasons and not for their age cos that will be bad for Niga youths.

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  24. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:26

    Dont blame them Nigerian chicks go there for prostitution

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:08

      Dubai na runs ground for Unilag girls. Confirmed!

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  25. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:29

    'My sister Laura wanted to go to Dubai for her birthday last week, but they told her not to bother'... Pls remind me, Wot does Sister Laura do again for a living? eating Sister Linda's money i guess... Awof gud ooo

    - Words from D WISE ONE

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:47

      It's her privilege to and not a problem in Igbo culture.
      Your blessings should touch others esp your immediate family.

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  26. Chidinma Grace20 March 2015 at 12:30

    I don't even know dt de re serious wt dis dia age thing. Nigerians stop going dia na, let's see who will cry.

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  27. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:39

    Lie oh! My friends and I were in dubai last month, there's no such law!!! Linda u better verify ur reports!!!

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:13

      It doesn't affect peeps coming with a 2 week visa... But other than that u will be stopped...

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  28. APPLE20 March 2015 at 12:39

    I wonder what people go to do in this Arab countries! *Longest hiss*

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  29. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:47

    Whoy would you blame authorities in Dubai. They are only pursuing their National interest . Before they took this decision, didnt you notice how our young women frequent Dubai in drones in the guise of business. when in reality the business doesnt stop at the goods they bring home, but also runs with Arab men over there. Our men even Carry gals over there to make money off them.

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  30. Ogechi@ afakos@yahoo.com20 March 2015 at 12:47

    That is complete nonsense.

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  31. Unknown20 March 2015 at 12:50

    Depends in the agency....

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  32. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 12:52

    This is sooo not true. please contact me for your packages on 08035133016.

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  33. Unknown20 March 2015 at 13:02

    OK OOO THIS ONE IS ANOTHER TORONTO STORY TO SPOIL SOME PEOPLES BUISNESS IN DUBAI!!!!!!!!GOD WILL HELP US IN THIS NATION.....JC

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  34. Unknown20 March 2015 at 13:02

    OK OOO THIS ONE IS ANOTHER TORONTO STORY TO SPOIL SOME PEOPLES BUISNESS IN DUBAI!!!!!!!!GOD WILL HELP US IN THIS NATION.....JC

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  35. Blessing20 March 2015 at 13:04

    A 33 year old single female just left last Sunday night and returns today. No issues at all. Hope they are not profiling?

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  36. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:15

    Aboki! This ur hustle for 100k is real o. December far. Abeg take it easy

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  37. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:19

    Linda. Though I know it will affect most people with legitimate businesses there,but to some extent it is good. Nigerian Young girls perform wonders now in Dubai

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  38. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:22

    @Linda, I guess ur sister has a prob either with her visa or error in her applying her visa as Emirates can be funny @times but on the ground that she is below 40, na lie as I have clients who are below 30 although married on air now with Emirates

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  39. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:23

    naaaahhh!!! just came back from Dubai last week sunday. I am 28yrs. didn't encounter any problem at all. flew Etihad.

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  40. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:25

    we i went there last year dec, i had to get to visa, one for my sponsor who has same surname with me, then one visa for me.Dubai is strict wen u are below 40yrs

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  41. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 13:26

    wen i went there last year dec, i had to get two visa, one for my sponsor who has same surname with me, then one visa for me.Dubai is strict wen u are below 40yrs

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  43. Subomi20 March 2015 at 13:37

    There was a time they were desperate for tourists o! now they can turn people back

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  45. Unknown20 March 2015 at 13:42

    Hmmm this is serious, so these people mean business

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  46. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 14:09

    Linda 40 what? years? kg? Please write properly.
    Anon XYZ

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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 20:53

      You no get sense #that'sall

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  47. doll (retired blogger)20 March 2015 at 14:14

    not true.i am in dubai at the moment and i am 28 years old, female

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  48. udezeobumneme@gmail.com20 March 2015 at 14:51

    This is not good,, haven't heard of any complaint tho.

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  49. Petite Diva20 March 2015 at 15:07

    I don't believe this report.

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  50. Unknown20 March 2015 at 15:24

    You guyz should STFU, go to Ikangusi and Obudu is it by force if they don't want you in their country and many of you will come here and say GEJ till 2019 but not a single plan of developing this country to welcome foreign tourist instead we spends tonnes of millions parading other man's land. Ordinary Arabians that will be scrutinize before getting US and Europe visa now introduced age classification to visit Dubai even when 80% won't stay and still spend lot of money on shopping

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  51. Innocentia Annie20 March 2015 at 15:38

    Just heard but haven't seen any victim yet......This is gonna harm young people doing genuine transactions there.

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  52. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 15:40

    Not true!! dubai immigration wouldn't have given the person visa at first place if they check the front page passport and the person is below 40. So I dont know what this people is saying. and one of my family friend is here in Dubai right now, he's 27 and he has spent 1 month now. The only rule I know about is that there is no extension again(if your visa is 2 weeks, and you're trying to extend your stay, it's not possible)

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  53. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 15:51

    #shame

    #smh - JAMB has just been taken and candidates are checking their results however it is sad that some may end up attending schools abroad like University of Perpetual Help System Data, Philippines.

    #smh - can a poor person give his or her savings to Goodluck? What has he done to reduce poverty?? Isn't it preposterous that they sing our economy is improving yet still the poverty rate is increasing that means economy is only improving for the very rich ones?

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  54. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 15:53

    Dis is not true, stop spreading wat is untrue, jst got back from Dubai last week, I'm not up to 40 , wasn't asked to go back, Emirates I took has ladies in their 20's, pls dis is not true

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  55. Unknown20 March 2015 at 16:01

    Hi Aunty linda I just got back from Dubai last week the story isn't true and I'm below 25 i didn't even get any disturbance from anybody nor the Dubai officials

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  56. ade20 March 2015 at 16:35

    For application for Qatar tourist and work visa.email me at adeoyefemi20112014@gmail.com. serious peeps only

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  57. Unknown20 March 2015 at 16:48

    Please I don't Want to be turned back on my way to dubai, please they should look into the matter very well.

    By Richard Grenell - - Thursday, March 19, 2015
    With the polls closed in Israel, international election observers now turn their attention to the Nigerian elections on March 28. The choice for the leader of Africa’s most populous country pits Goodluck Jonathan from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) against Mohammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision by the roughly 73 million registered Nigerian voters could have a profound impact on the future of Africa.

    But Western foreign policy observers pre-occupied with the rise of ISIS in the Middle East should wake up to the reality unfolding in Nigeria. Opposition candidate General Buhari wants Sharia law throughout Nigeria. In fact, he wants it everywhere.

    “I will continue to show openly and inside me the total commitment to the Sharia movement that is sweeping all over Nigeria,” Mr. Buhari said. “God willing, we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia in the country.”

    Agitation? Is this an indication that Mr. Buhari supports violence because the end goal of the terrorist attacks throughout Nigeria and Africa is an Islamic state? It is a legitimate question that should be asked by leaders of the Obama administration.

    Boko Haram has pledged its allegiance and support to ISIS. The Northern Nigerian based Islamic terrorist group wants Sharia law throughout Nigeria and beyond. They are also actively terrorizing Chad, Niger and Cameroon with their goal of an Islamic state.

    Mr. Buhari has also spoken sympathetically about members of the terrorist group Boko Haram, has cautioned against a rush to judgement on its members and has personally been selected by the terrorist group to lead its negotiations with the Government of Nigeria.  Mr. Buhari’s election as Nigeria’s head of state would be a disaster for Africa. It would also signal trouble for the West’s fight against ISIS and terrorism throughout the Middle East.



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    1. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 20:57

      I will curse you if you ever try this again

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    2. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 06:25

      Well said my friend...... We don't wan buhari!

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  58. destinysweet20 March 2015 at 16:52

    The age restrictions is true! I went last dec,but I had to go as if am traveling wit a tourist group, wasn't funny @all.


    Auntylindagoddaughter

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  59. Dammy20 March 2015 at 17:24

    I just hope it's a rumour tho and doesn't apply to 9ja only

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  60. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 19:30

    yes. i am a student and was travelling back to school on the 4th of march with emirates from Abuja-Beijing, i normally transit in Dubai for a day or some hours. This time around, i was supposed to transit for 23 hours and upon arrival, i went to process my visa but a very arrogant arab guy after seeing my passport and boarding pass, arrogantly asked me to leave the place. That was how i spent those boring hours at the airport. Thank God i had access to lounge.

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  61. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 19:33

    Why are people spreading rumour. Just got back 3 days ago from dubai. Spent a week there. Im not up to 40yrs. I Was not harrassed or sent back oh

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  62. Chai, Chai Dairiz Godt Oh20 March 2015 at 19:45

    So a hardworking single independent babe like myself no Waka go to Dubai again? Runs girls have spoiled the market for everyone. Oya clap for yourselves omo ashawo!

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  63. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 21:12

    My husband just left this night. He said so many people were turned back. luckily he is a resident so didnt have issues.

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  64. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 21:58

    That is not true, I am currently in dubai, I am under 40yrs and I travelled alone

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  65. Kamal21 March 2015 at 00:35

    Linda, Its so unfortunate how you pass information, @least 1 out of your subscribers would probably reside in Dubai or work around Dubai Immigration system where you can verify info.

    I have worked with the U.A.E immigration system for almost 3 years, So before you criticize, Be aware i am sure of what am saying.

    This "Under-aged" law has been in existence before you mentioned it initially.

    There are classes of Visa which are issued based on different requirement. If you don't meet a particular class of Visa and that is what you need [i.e} A tourist Visa... U are termed an under-age, Such visas are issued if documents are properly handled by the travel agent/Sponsor

    Visa Rejection/Denial
    Please note U.A.E activates this law whenever there are issues from a particular citizen of a country or when they tend to foresee overpopulation of citizens of a country(Which is what happened btw Jan - Feb due to influx of Nigerians for Dubai Shopping Festival coupled with those wanting to avoid election crisis).

    Note that visas are still approved at such instance but takes longer.

    As regards the issue on flight, We cant verify if such happened due to AGE as such visas wont have been approved initially.

    I hope that have been able to explain better.

    Kamal.

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  66. Unknown21 March 2015 at 01:53

    They are really serious abt it then,sorry for those who planned on having a Dubai wedding...

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  67. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 05:34

    Nigerian girls go to Dubai to spread HIV.. its a known stat.

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  68. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 05:46

    LAURA JUST DEY CHOP LINDA MONEY DEY GO..na her luck sha

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  69. Bonjour Travels21 March 2015 at 11:11

    it is true in some cases. Our partners in Dubai said it is 40 years for men and 30 years for ladies. Please call contact Bonjour Travels and Tours on 08188687885 or info@bonjourtravelsandtours.com for Dubai, Singapore and South Africa visas

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  70. Unknown22 March 2015 at 14:13

    Am under 40 and and just returned from dubai where I went on holiday for 2 weeks. It's all lies. No age restrictions cos there were teenagers n even kids on my flight

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  71. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 10:03

    Nigerians have set a bad name for themselves. I see why most countries don't want you. For us South Africans we have endless previlages.

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