Official Statement from Join UP! Romania Regarding Travel to the Middle East
Due to the escalation of the military situation in the Middle East and the partial closure of airspace in the region, certain flight routes may be temporarily disrupted.
Confirmed flight cancellations apply to departures from Romania to the United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar, scheduled from 28 February to 3 March inclusive. Each affected booking will be managed in collaboration with the partner Agent. The Join UP! Romania reservations team provides the Agent with all the necessary details to be promptly passed on to the tourists.
Join UP! Romania, in collaboration with the partner Agent, maintains constant communication with all tourists currently staying in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Zanzibar. Together with our partners, accommodation, necessary on-site support, and meals in accordance with the conditions of the purchased travel package have been arranged. Confirmed additional nights are provided on the same meal basis as in the original booking (for example, BB — breakfast only).
Trips to all other destinations remain stable and fully accessible.
For travellers currently at the destinations:
- Zanzibar – We are actively working to secure alternative return routes in cooperation with airlines and local partners.
- Dubai, UAE – Travelers are advised to remain vigilant, follow official news and communications from diplomatic missions, and comply with all instructions issued by local authorities. Evacuation by land remains highly risky and uncertain. Most flights from Oman are currently cancelled and do not constitute a viable alternative.
For any further assistance, travellers can also contact the Join UP! Romania helpdesk at helpdesk@joinup.ro.
Romanian authorities recommend that travellers exercise caution, follow local instructions, avoid crowded areas and military sites, monitor flight status, and maintain contact with airlines or travel agencies.
Romanian authorities advise Travellers to get in touch with the Embassy or Consulate (as appropriate) and register with the diplomatic missions’ database in the conflict area!
Contacts for Romanian citizens in the UAE:
- Embassy of Romania in Abu Dhabi: abudhabi@mae.ro
- Consulate General of Romania in Dubai: dubai@mae.ro
- Econsulat registration platform
- Mobile app: “Călătorește informat” for consular assistance
Emergency Phone Numbers:
- Call Center Abu Dhabi / Dubai: +971 4 3492970, +971 4 3492972, +971 4 3492973, +971 4 3492974, +971 4 3856771
- Emergency Abu Dhabi: +971 56 6643975
- Emergency Dubai: +971 50 9374516
Additional information and travel alerts:
Romanian citizens are encouraged to subscribe to the SMS alert service “Un SMS îți poate salva viața!”.