DXB set for a strong year-end travel peak with 10 million guests expected

Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave, with forecasts indicating over 10 million travellers set to pass through the airport from November 27 to December 31. 

The early lift begins with the UAE National Day long weekend, with daily totals averaging over 294,000. It is set to accelerate into December, which is expected to welcome more than 8.7 million guests and stand as DXB’s busiest month yet on record.

Daily guest numbers are expected to exceed the 300,000-mark during December with Saturday, December 20, likely to be the busiest day with 303,000 guests.
 
Dubai Airports continues to work closely with oneDXB partners including airlines, control authorities, commercial partners and airport service teams, to ensure smoother journeys.

DXB releases smart travel tips 

• If you’re flying with Emirates, use the airline’s convenient home, early and self-service check-in facilities as well as a city check-in option at ICD Brookfield Place in the DIFC area in Dubai.
• Arrive no earlier than three hours before the scheduled departure time. Use online check-in where available to save time.
• Families with children over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process.
• Emirates First and Business Class guests departing from Terminal 3 can use the “Red Carpet” Smart Tunnel for a quick, document-free passport check.
• Be aware of the latest travel regulations for the destination you’re travelling to and be prepared with all the necessary travel documents.
• Properly pack spare batteries and power banks in your hand luggage.
• Say your goodbyes at home as only passengers will be allowed inside the terminals during peak periods.
• Use Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport’s Terminals 1 and 3. Metro operating times are generally extended during festive holidays and peak periods at DXB.
• Enhanced support is available for People of Determination, including marked accessibility routes, discreet assistance for guests wearing Sunflower Lanyards from trained staff, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in DXB Terminal 2.
• Stay informed on flight and gate updates with DXB Express Maps, the wayfinding platform that helps you navigate the airport with a quick QR code scan and search.