Things to Know

• Make sure that you are carrying the entry ticket and the transport ticket.
• The transport ticket is required to gain access to the free transport provided by the government on the onward and return journeys.
• Please do not lose your tickets. Keep both the tickets safe till you are back home. 
• Children over the age of 2 years must have a ticket for security reasons.
• You are encouraged to carry food and beverages for the journey.
• After reaching the bus drop off point, be prepared for a brief walk to Zayed Sports City where you will go through a security check before going to your assigned place mentioned on the ticket.
• Kindly note that food will not be permitted past the security checkpoint except for those with emergency needs.
• After passing through the security checkpoint, food and beverages will be available for sale until 8 AM.

Download the list of prohibited items for the Papal Mass.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Primarily, upon invitation of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Government of the UAE to participate in an inter-faith conference on human fraternity. He will also celebrate holy mass with the Catholic faithful in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.

• If you hold a resident visa in UAE or Oman

Please wait for an official announcement from your respective parish. You could also check your parish website for updates.

• If you hold a resident visa in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Bahrain

• If you do not hold a resident visa in any of the above GCC countries, click here.

• Parishes are currently working out the details of the ticket distribution process.
• Please wait till the parishes announce it via their official channels.

• The registration for non GCC residents is closed.

• Tickets are expected to reach parishes after January 20^th. Distribution to parishioners will commence  shortly after that.

• You will be able to watch the Papal Mass live online on www.uaepapalvisit.org
• The Mass will also be streamed live to all the parishes in the UAE.

• As of now, the only planned public appearance of the pope is at the Papal Mass.
• Although the Holy Father will also visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, this will be a strictly private visit. The public will not be admitted to the premises during that time.

• The indicated number at the moment is 120,000, but this is subject to change.

• For transportation information, click here.

• The Papal Visit is being organized by the UAE government. Details of any opportunities will be announced by the government. The church is not involved in the decision-making process regarding choosing vendors for various services.

• Please visit the Media Accreditation section of uaepapalvisit.org and fill in the form.
• The media department will contact you very shortly.

  
Updated: 01 February 2019