Travelling during Eid Al-Adha holidays? Follow these guidelines from Dubai Airports

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Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, will get even busier in the coming weeks, as the UAE’s summer school break and six-day long Eid Al-Adha holidays start.

According to Dubai Airports, DXB will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000.

The airport is preparing for a spike in departures, with more than a quarter of a million in outbound traffic expected from June 23 to 25.

Saturday, June 24 is forecast to be exceptionally busy with a total departure load of nearly 100,000 passengers across DXB.

The arrival peak at the end of the Eid Al-Adha holiday is anticipated to be even busier with total daily traffic expected to surpass a record breaking 305,000 passengers on July 2.

Essa Al Shamsi, SVP of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports, said: “Seasonal peaks this year are expected to be the busiest since 2019, and we are preparing ourselves accordingly.

“Teams across DXB, representing terminal operations, guest experience, control authorities including Dubai Police, airlines, ground handling, baggage operations, car parks, and multiple commercial and service partners, are all working in perfect sync to maintain the high quality of service that international travellers have to come to expect of Dubai.”

Advisory for Dubai passengers travelling from DXB

Dubai Airports has issued guidelines for passengers to follow to beat the holiday rush.

• Passengers flying Emirates can use the airline’s home, early and self-service check-in facilities as well as a city check-in option at ICD Brookfield Place in the DIFC area in Dubai and the dedicated facility in Ajman.
• flydubai passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least four hours before the departure time of their flight.
• Passengers flying all other airlines should arrive at DXB no earlier than three hours before the scheduled departure time of their flights. DXB recommends using online check-in where available to save time.
• For those travelling with families, children over the age of 12 can use ‘Smart Gates’ to speed up the passport control process.
• Passengers should be aware of the latest travel regulations for destinations they are travelling to, and to be prepared with all the necessary travel documents before reaching the airport.
• Weighing luggage at home, assembling documents in advance, and being prepared for security checks helps minimises stress at the airport.
• Spare batteries and power banks are considered a safety hazard and are prohibited to be carried in or as checked-in luggage. Passengers must properly pack batteries and power banks and carry them their hand luggage only.
• Travellers can use Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport’s Terminals 1 and 3. Metro operating times are generally extended during Eid holidays.
• Access to the arrivals’ forecourts in both Terminals 1 and 3 is limited to public transport and other authorised airport vehicles only. Those visiting the airport to pick-up guests are advised to use DXB’s designated car parks or valet services to receive their guests in comfort.