It is expected that Emirates Airlines flights from Dubai will witness another boom in the number of departures who attended New Year celebrations in Dubai, during the period from 1-4 January (2020).

And Emirates Airlines, in a statement issued today, reminds travelers of the need to arrive and be present at the airport at least 3-4 hours before the flight departure time.

The termination counters are open 24 hours before each flight, and passengers must finish the procedures two hours before departure, whatever their class of travel. The counters will be closed one hour before each flight, and late passengers will not be accepted to ensure that flights depart on schedule.

Customers can complete their travel procedures from their office or portable devices during the period from 48 hours until 90 minutes before the flight departure time. Customers also have the ability to check-in and deliver their luggage in the car park. Passengers traveling through Terminal 3 can choose to hand over their luggage in one of 46 counters designated for Economy Class passengers or counters designated for First Class and Business Class passengers during the period of six hours and 90 minutes from departure time.

As for families, Emirates Airlines has designated areas for the completion of travel procedures, located in Building No. 3 in Zone 2.

After completing the travel procedures, passengers are advised to come to the boarding gates 45 minutes before flight departure times, as the gates are closed 20 minutes before the scheduled time. Late passengers will not be accepted to ensure flights depart on schedule.

Departures and arrivals to Dubai are advised to use the Dubai Metro. The RTA will operate the Dubai Metro for extended periods on certain days during the peak travel season, and will allow passengers to carry two pieces of luggage.

Metro working hours:
December 31 - January 1:
The red line (between Al Rashidiya and DMCC stations only) around the clock
Green Line (all stations) 24 hours
2-3 January:
• The red line (between Al Rashidiya and DMCC stations only) from 5 am to 3:30 am the following day
Green Line (all stations) from 5:30 am to 3:30 the next morning