Dubai Airports, Emirates issue travel advisory for fliers on May 2

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Dubai Airports authority has issued a travel advisory as the UAE braces for unstable weather conditions on May 2.

The alert notified travellers of the steps to take before heading to the airport.

Checking the flight status online, allowing for extra travel time and using the Metro will help streamline commute to the airport, said the aviation authority.

Dubai Airports

⚠️Heads up! We’re expecting rainy weather 🌧️

✈️Be sure to check your flight status with your airline.
⌚️Allow for extra time to arrive at #DXB.
🚄Use the Dubai Metro where possible – now open till 5AM this Friday.
🚗Map your route using smart apps for real-time traffic updates.

— DXB (@DXB) May 1, 2024

Additionally, it notified fliers of the availability of Dubai Metro trains running until 5am, to help ferry passengers incase of water logged roads.

Dubai RTA extends service hours

To facilitate your transportation to and from Dubai International Airport, #RTA informs you that #DubaiMetro operating hours will be extended on Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 and 2, 2024, from 12:00 AM midnight to 5:00 AM (next day). Trains will depart from centrepoint Metro… pic.twitter.com/l1jEimn9k6

— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 1, 2024

Emirates issues travel alert

Emirates issued a travel advisory on Wednesday in anticipation of the expected inclement weather conditions in the UAE on Thursday, May 2. The national flag carrier advised passengers scheduled to travel on Thursday to arrive at the airport early, anticipating potential road delays.

Heavy thunderstorms are forecast in Dubai on 2 May. If you’re travelling to @DXB, you may experience road delays. We recommend adding extra travel time to reach the airport, and using Dubai Metro where possible.

For flight updates and notifications, add your latest contact… pic.twitter.com/N5fw0nTLbG

— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) May 1, 2024

According to an airline representative, “Heavy thunderstorms are predicted in Dubai on May 2. Passengers heading to Dubai International Airport should be prepared for possible road delays.”

The airline further recommended, “To mitigate potential travel disruptions, we suggest allocating extra travel time to reach the airport and utilising the Dubai Metro whenever feasible.”

The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has indicated that the current weather conditions are less severe than previously forecasted.

Read: UAE rain: NCM forecasts unstable weather to peak on May 2