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

Dubai International (DXB) is getting ready for a strong year-end travel wave starting 27 November and carrying by to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will move by the airport throughout this era. The early raise begins with the UAE National Day lengthy weekend, with day by day totals averaging over 294,000, earlier than accelerating into December, which is expected to welcome greater than 8.7 million guests and stand as DXB’s busiest month but on report. Daily visitor numbers are expected to exceed the 300,000-mark throughout December with Saturday, 20 December more likely to be the busiest day with 303,000 guests.

During this era, the sample is constant throughout each arrivals and departures. Outbound travel dominates within the days main as much as the National Day break, as residents make the most of the lengthy weekend. Mid-December, the rhythm shifts once more and inbound travel rises sharply, pushed by Dubai’s vibrant and wealthy festive calendar.

Dubai Airports continues to work intently with oneDXB companions together with airways, management authorities, business companions and airport service groups, to make sure smoother journeys. The airport has additionally issued good travel ideas to assist guests make their journey seamless throughout this travel peak:

• If you’re flying with Emirates, use the airline’s handy dwelling, early and self-service check-in amenities in addition to a metropolis check-in choice at ICD Brookfield Place within the DIFC space in Dubai.
• Arrive no sooner than three hours earlier than the scheduled departure time. Use on-line check-in the place out there to save lots of time.
• Families with youngsters over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to hurry up the passport management course of.
• Emirates First and Business Class guests departing from Terminal 3 can use the “Red Carpet” Smart Tunnel for a fast, document-free passport examine.
• Be conscious of the newest travel rules for the vacation spot you’re travelling to and be ready with all the mandatory travel paperwork.
• Properly pack spare batteries and energy banks in your hand baggage.
• Say your goodbyes at dwelling as solely passengers will likely be allowed contained in the terminals throughout peak durations.
• Use Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport’s Terminals 1 and three. Metro working instances are typically prolonged throughout festive holidays and peak durations at DXB.
• Enhanced assist is accessible for People of Determination, together with marked accessibility routes, discreet help for guests sporting Sunflower Lanyards from educated workers, and a devoted Assisted Travel Lounge in DXB Terminal 2.
• Stay knowledgeable on flight and gate updates with DXB Express Maps, the wayfinding platform that helps you navigate the airport with a fast QR code scan and search.
• Once on the airport, get pleasure from DXB’s world class amenities together with eating places, obligation free procuring, lodge and unique lounge entry earlier than flight.