Emiratis no longer require a pre-entry visa to travel to Russia.
An agreement signed between the countries last year has now come into effect.
Holders of all types of UAE passports can benefit from the move.
The UAE is currently ranked number 1 in the global Passport Index, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 167 countries.

UAE, Indonesia Presidents hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE's 'Umm Al Emarat' aid ship docks at Al Arish with 7,300 tonnes of Gaza aid
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed attends reunion of UAE's Union Day witnesses
UAE refutes false claims by Sudanese Armed Forces at UN Council
Dubai awards AED 2.5 billion contracts to boost stormwater drainage
Dubai steps up rapid traffic upgrades across key locations
Abu Dhabi launches Tesla's advanced self-driving trials
UAE refutes accusations by warring party in Sudan
