Dubai Airports issues advisory due to massive tourists from UK flocking to city

As the Half-term break is dominating for families across Britain, an advisory has been issued by Dubai Airports to look after the British visitors in Dubai who are flocking to the city to enjoy their vacations.

As the Half-term break is dominating for families across Britain, an advisory has been issued by Dubai Airports to look after the British visitors in Dubai who are flocking to the city to enjoy their vacations.

They expect a hectic 10-day period, with many schools across the UK breaking up for half-term on Friday, October 21.

Advertisement

Pupils will then have Monday, the 24 and Friday, the 28, off before returning to class on Monday, October 31.

Exact dates vary, with some British schools taking half-term between Monday, October 17 and Friday, October 21 instead.

So the 10-day warning is in place to factor in the potential lag or overlap between each school getaway. 

Dubai UK tourists: How many people are expected at DXB?

Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are rapidly rising towards 2019 levels, making seasonal peaks their busiest since the pandemic.

The Dubai Airports authority said some 2.1 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between October 21 and October 30.

That would see average daily traffic figures hit a whopping 215,000 passengers.

Advertisement

October 30 is expected to be the busiest day, just in time for Halloween, with daily traffic due to exceeding 259,000 passengers.

Dubai UK tourists: Travel advice

Dubai Airports urged travellers to try a few simple tips to beat the holiday rush.

They include:

  • Be aware of the latest travel regulations before reaching the airport.
  • Children over 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up passport control.
  • If flying from DXB Terminal 1, arrive no earlier than three hours before departure. Use online check-in when available.
  • If flying from DXB Terminal 3, use Emirates’ early and self-service check-in facilities.
  • Weigh luggage at home and check travel documents in advance.
  • Use the Dubai Metro to go to and from the airport.
  • Friends and family are advised to use designated car parks or valet services to receive guests.

 

Tariq Saeed

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Read More

Trump to sue Google, Facebook and Twitter and their CEOs!

Former US President Donald Trump, who was banned or removed from the internet platforms- Facebook, Twitter and Google after the violence that erupted in...

Dubai welcomed 5.1m visitors, a major increase in tourism sector from January to April 2022

The tourism sector of Dubai persists to recover quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Emirate reported a vast increase in tourists during the initial four months of this year.

RTA announces major changes in Public transportation for UAE residents

RTA authorities have been working on its public transport for a long time; there is a piece of good news for Dubai residents who use UAE public transport in their day-to-day lives.

Recent

Abu Dhabi Police launch ‘make for sustainability’ initiative

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Police and Economic Development launch ‘Make for Sustainability’ initiative.

The Weeknd opens up about his Dark Persona and Quitting Drugs!

The globally famous singer The Weeknd has had some perceptions made about him based on his music and his personality. Finally, the singer opened...

Egypt: Transport Minister meets delegation of World Bank

The Minister of Transport of Egypt held a discussion with the world bank delegation to hold discussion on the devolpment projects.
admin