Dubai International Airport expects more than 76,000 departures by Dubai International Airport on Friday, August 9th, calling for passengers to arrive at the terminal early in peak times. And revealed that the number of employees working at the airport up to 45 thousand employees at the same time.

August 9th

"The airline expects to reach 76,000 passengers by Dubai International Airport on Friday, August 9th, with the exception of incoming or transit passengers," said Essa Al Shamsi, Vice President of Operations at Dubai Airports. The Foundation continues to work with its strategic partners to facilitate travel, from airport access to passenger seating in the aircraft seat.

He added that Dubai International is working at full capacity to facilitate the flow of passengers for departure and arrival flights as well as transit passengers, calling passengers, in coordination with their air carriers, to arrive at the airport well in advance of the flight at various times.

45 thousand employees

Al Shamsi said that the number of staff working at the airport reaches 45,000 employees at one time. They follow Dubai Airports and various government agencies as strategic partners, pointing out that the airline, together with airlines and other service partners, Dubai Airports is working to increase the number of employees at the points of direct dealing with customers, from the airport terminal to the departure gates, in an effort to ensure a smooth flow of passengers.

Facilitate procedures

Al Shamsi added that the services available at Dubai International Airport have contributed to a significant change in the travel experience, indicating that passengers can overcome queues by checking online 48 hours before the flight for Emirates flights. Luggage, they have to make use of the FAST, while those with only handbags can go directly to passport points.

He noted that it is best to allocate at least three hours, to check in to the airport, passport control, taking into account the daily peak hours, and the condition of roads available at the time of travel to the airport, which can be very crowded during the holiday season.

Al Shamsi stressed the importance of checking the airline in advance for information on luggage allowance. A baggage bag weighing more than 32 kg will not be checked at check-in.

Smart Gateway

Qualified visitors (citizens of certain countries obtaining a visa on arrival) and residents of the UAE (holders of the Emirates Identity Card) can use smart gates to avoid queuing when checking passports, whether during arrival or departure. He also stressed the importance of checking and checking in advance of the airport and the building from which you will leave or arrive, as passengers can confirm with their airlines or check online at the website of the institution.

«Waking up at the gate»

Al Shamsi explained that passengers can also choose the "wake up at the gate" service at Dubai International Airport, in coordination with Airport Hotel, a special service that allows a family of four to stay in an airport room for special rates.

He pointed to the allocation of a new area for children's games, as well as special offers to shop at the Dubai Duty Free, explaining that Dubai International Airport is no longer only a travel outlet, but for entertainment, shopping, hospitality and other options.

Advanced control system

Dubai Airports Authority (EAD) Vice President for Operations, Issa Al Shamsi said that the airline has developed a sophisticated system to monitor airport operations in real time and to monitor passenger traffic flows to support the smooth operation of the world's busiest airports. International ».

He explained that the airport's on-site monitoring system is a specially designed cloud platform that collects data from more than 50 operating systems, including the systems of Dubai Airports and its multi-service partners. This information is used to keep all operational teams familiar with emerging situations anywhere From the airport, from the airport entrance area to the airfield, so that they can predict the challenges more accurately, enhance cooperation between service partners, and make decisions quickly.