Eid Al Adha 2021: Here’s how Dubai makes rush season a breeze for travellers

Eid Al Adha 2021: Here’s how Dubai makes rush season a breeze for travellers

Dubai: A closely coordinated effort by various Dubai government departments is underway to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for arrivals and departures at Dubai International Airport (DXB) during the Eid Al Adha rush. International travel spikes during the Eid break every year, bringing its own challenges for passengers "” and the COVID-19 pandemic has only confounded these challenges. However, Dubai authorities have been preparing and planning for the Eid rush well in advance so travellers can enjoy a hassle-free experience from their home to the airport. Visitors too are being facilitated with ease from the moment they land to the moment they leave the airport, be it for a local stay or transit. In a series of advice on social media, DXB, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Emirates airline have been guiding travellers on advice and best practices for the busy Eid season. The most common tip has been to head to the airport early to leave plenty of time for check-in well ahead of departure time. Last month, after a 15-month suspension because of the pandemic, DXB reopened its main Terminal 1 and Concourse D to welcome back even more flights and guests through the airport. DXB