As Dubai International Airport (DXB) braces for its busiest period of the year, Emirates has issued a comprehensive travel advisory to help passengers navigate the anticipated surge in travelers. With the peak tourist season coinciding with school holidays and numerous local events, the airline forecasts over 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals throughout December, totaling nearly 5 million passengers. To ensure a seamless travel experience, Emirates is urging travelers to plan ahead and utilize its array of services. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, clear immigration 90 minutes prior, and reach their boarding gate one hour in advance. The airline also emphasizes the importance of adhering to updated luggage regulations, including restrictions on power banks, smart bags, and e-cigarettes. Power banks under 100Wh must be carried in hand luggage, while smart bags require removable batteries and must remain powered off. To streamline the check-in process, Emirates encourages passengers to use its app or website 48 hours before departure. The app offers features such as digital boarding passes, biometric airport paths, meal selection, and in-flight entertainment planning. Additionally, travelers can bypass long queues by using Emirates City Check-In in DIFC or the 24-hour Ajman location, available from 24 hours up to 4 hours before departure. Passengers checking in at DIFC between December 15 and January 15 will earn 2,500 Emirates Skywards Miles each, with free parking and extended venue hours until midnight. For added convenience, passengers departing from Dubai can drop off luggage at the airport the night before their flight at no charge. Emirates also offers a ‘home check-in service’ in Dubai and Sharjah, where agents handle check-in and luggage collection directly from the traveler’s home, hotel, or office. This service, complimentary for First Class passengers and Platinum Skywards members, allows travelers to arrive at the airport later with only hand luggage. By leveraging these services, Emirates aims to mitigate the challenges of peak travel season and provide a smoother journey for its passengers.
Nearly 5 million passengers expected at DXB in peak season; Emirates issues travel advisory
