Dubai International Airport (DXB) is enhancing the travel experience by introducing Smart Gates that utilize biometric technology. This initiative aims to streamline immigration for international travelers, allowing them to pass through immigration quickly and efficiently. The Smart Gates are set to debut in summer 2025, coinciding with an expected surge in passenger numbers. The Smart...
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Dubai International Airport Activates New Comprehensive Peak Travel Plan to Handle Over Three Million Travelers This Summer Season
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a significant increase in passenger traffic, expecting over three million four hundred thousand travelers between June 27 and July 9, 2025. This surge is attributed to peak holiday travel, making this period one of the busiest in recent years. Daily traffic is projected to exceed two hundred...
Dubai International Airport Anticipates 3.4 Million Passengers Over 13 Days
Dubai International Airport is preparing for the peak summer travel season, expecting to exceed 3.4 million passengers between June 27 and July 9, 2025. According to Dubai Airports, the average number of daily travelers during this period is anticipated to be over 265 000, with July 5 projected to be the busiest day for departures...
Airspace Closures Over Iran and Iraq Lead to Flight Disruptions at Dubai and Sharjah Airports
Flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have faced cancellations and delays due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria. The disruptions come in the wake of escalating military actions in the region. In a statement shared on its official X account, DXB confirmed the situation, stating, “We’re working...
Dubai Airports Offers Reduced Parking Rates for Summer Travelers in UAE
Dubai Airports is introducing a special summer discount on parking rates for travelers in the UAE, effective from June 10th to June 30th. This initiative aims to provide a more affordable and seamless travel experience as the summer holiday season begins, enabling passengers to save on long-term parking and enjoy their vacations without the burden...
UAE Unveils Ambitious £28 Billion Plan to Transform Al Maktoum International Airport into the World’s Largest Aviation Hub
Dubai International Airport, recognized as the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, is set to be replaced by the advanced Al Maktoum International Airport. This transformation is part of a monumental £28 billion expansion initiative launched by the UAE, aiming to establish the largest aviation hub globally with a record capacity of 260 million passengers...
flydubai Launches New Daily Service to Peshawar
flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to Peshawar, one of the largest cities in South Asia. This new route will begin on Thursday, May 15, and will connect travelers from Dubai to Bacha Khan International Airport in Pakistan. Flights will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 8:55...
Future Plans for Dubai International Airport as Operations Move to Al Maktoum
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to close once all operations transition to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), according to Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports. Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market, Griffiths discussed the future of DXB and emphasized that maintaining two major airports so close together would not make much sense. Griffiths...
Airport Show 2025 commenced in Dubai
The 24th edition of the Airport Show commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This event will bring together aviation leaders, airport operators, technology providers, and government officials from around the world. The show is expected to run until May 8 and is recognized as the largest B2B airport industry platform in the Middle...
Dubai International Airport to Close as Operations Shift to Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to close once all operations transition to Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), according to Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports. Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market, Griffiths emphasized that moving all services to Al Maktoum makes logistical sense since the airport will...