As the UAE does not officially recognize Israel , Israeli passport-holders can not legally enter the UAE . Restrictions were tightened against the entry of Israeli citizens following Mahbouh 's assassination in Dubai , blamed on Israeli intelligence . However , there are Israelis with dual citizenship who live , visit and work in the UAE as citizens of other countries . Some Israeli companies conduct business in the UAE indirectly through third parties
Mahbouh 's assassination
Assassination of Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh
History of the Jews in the United Arab Emirates