From the UAE to Nordic in Oslo
Nordic is a bachata and zouk festival in Oslo, with both styles equal, from Thursday 29 July to Monday 2 August 2027 at Sentralen. From the UAE it's a direct flight of about seven hours from Dubai to Oslo Airport, then about 20 minutes on the airport train to Oslo Central Station, a 10-minute walk from the venue.
From Dubai to Oslo
Emirates flies direct from Dubai International to Oslo Airport every day. The flight takes about seven hours. There's no direct flight from Abu Dhabi, so from the rest of the UAE, fly from Dubai.
From Oslo Airport to Sentralen
The airport train takes about 20 minutes to Oslo Central Station, and Sentralen, at Øvre Slottsgate 3, is a 10-minute walk from there.
Passport and entry
Norway is in the Schengen area, and with an Emirati passport you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave. At the border you may be asked for your fingerprints and a photo, for the EU's Entry/Exit System. The EU is also bringing in a travel authorisation called ETIAS, so check the EU's official site, travel-europe.europa.eu, before you travel. Many people who live in the UAE have another country's passport, and many of those need a Schengen visa, so apply well ahead if you need one. If you don't have an Emirati passport, check the rules for your passport on udi.no.
Money and time
Norway uses Norwegian kroner (NOK), not dirhams. Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, and very few places take cash only. In summer, Oslo is two hours behind the UAE.
Where to stay
Stay anywhere central: Oslo is compact, and most central neighbourhoods are 5–20 minutes from Sentralen on foot or by tram.
Your pass
Three passes: the Nordic Pass for bachata and zouk, or the Bachata or Zouk Pass.
- Thu 29 Jul from 16:00
- Nordic Pass €139 · Bachata Pass €110 · Zouk Pass €110