Travelling to Dubai on August 26 and 27? Here’s how to clear passport control quickly

Travelling to Dubai on August 26 and 27? Here’s how to clear passport control quickly

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a ‘peak travel dates’ alert as UAE residents return to the country after their summer vacations.

The airport authority has issued a statement that DXB is gearing up to welcome 3.3 million travellers over the next two weeks. The Dubai Airport which caters to travellers across the globe, owing to its central location, and world-class facilities is the world’s biggest international airport.

Key travel dates

DXB airport authorities have said that average daily traffic is at 258,000 guests with August 26 and 27 expected to be the busiest. These dates could see a culminated traffic of over “half a million guests”, as per its release.

Dubai Airports said it is working closely with airlines, customs control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a seamless airport journey for guests.

Here are DXB’s 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.

Outside Dubai Airport

The road through the airport could get busy during peak