The UAE National Day long weekend is just a matter of days away and, if you’re anything like us, you could do with the time off.
The final public holiday of the year also happens to be one of the busiest travel periods at DXB with nearly two million people expected to fly through in a short space of time.
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international airport, will welcome more than 1.9 million guests between Thursday November 28 and Wednesday December 4.
On average the Dubai airport will handle a whopping 271,000 passengers per day and has advised that Saturday November 30 will be the peak of this busy period.
- Emirates passengers are encouraged to take advantage of the early and self-check-in facilities, including city check-in options.
- flydubai passengers are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to departure.
- Guests flying with other airlines should aim to arrive at DXB no earlier than three hours before their scheduled departure time, utilising online check-in where available to save time.
- Familiarise yourself with your airline’s baggage allowance and packing regulations. Avoid last-minute surprises by checking in ahead of time.
- Save time at security screening by being prepared. Place metal items— watch, jewellery, mobile phone, coins, belt— in your hand luggage and follow the directed guidelines for carrying liquids, aerosols, and gels.-
- Families with children over 12 can speed up the passport control process by using Smart Gates.
