As residents return from their summer vacation, Dubai International (DXB) Airport is getting ready to welcome 3.3 million travellers over the next 13-day period.
With average daily traffic reaching 258,000 passengers, August 26 and 27 are expected to be the busiest with culminated traffic of over half a million guests.
Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, control authorities and commercial and service partners to ensure a seamless journey for travellers.
Here are DXB’s top tips for arriving guests:
- Travellers between the ages of 4 and 12 can use dedicated passport control counters to independently stamp their passports upon arrival at Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
- For those travelling with families, travellers over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process.
- The road through the airport could get busy during peak times. If possible, use the Dubai Metro, which has stations at DXB Terminals 1 and 3.
- Other transportation options include hailing an Uber, Careem, RTA Taxi or renting a car.
- Make the most of the DXB experience with various amenities in lounges, dining and shopping outlets and duty-free.
- Those picking up guests should use DXB’s designated car parks or valet services to receive their guests in comfort. Access to the Arrivals' forecourts in Terminal 1 and 3 is limited to public transport and other authorised airport vehicles only.

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