effective from june 1 2018 minors aged 18 years and below will not be allowed to travel to the UAE without an authorisation letter from their parents in case they are not travelling with them.
the authorisation form must be filled by parents with relevant details of the child address abroad and in the UAE and information about who will recieve the child in the UAE.
Also in case the minor is travelling with another family member an authorisation letter from the parents or guardians is still required