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Dubai Airport Super Busy Until July 17: What You Need to Know
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Dubai International Airport, also called DXB, is expecting a lot of travelers right now. From now until Wednesday, July 17, they think 3.3 million people will use the airport. That’s a huge number! Dubai Airport is now covering the spots in the top 10 best airports in the world.
Busiest Days at the Airport
The airport was extra busy from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14. About 840,000 people came through during those three days. Saturday, July 13 was the busiest single day, with around 286,000 people in the airport. That’s about 10,000 more people than on a normal day!
#Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a significant increase in traffic from July 6 to 17, with an anticipated total of 3.3 million guests arriving and departing through its terminals. During this period, 914,000 guest are expected to fly out of DXB, underscoring the… pic.twitter.com/KQcYgNIEyE
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 5, 2024
Tips for Traveling Through DXB
Because it’s so busy, the airport wants to help you have a good trip. Here are some tips:
1. Come Early: If you’re flying with Flydubai, get to the airport four hours before your flight. For other airlines, come three hours early.
2. Check-In Online: If you can, check-in online before you come to the airport. It saves time!
3. Know the Rules: Check how much luggage you can bring and what things are not allowed.
4. Be Ready for Security: Put metal things like your phone and watch in your bag. Follow the rules about liquids.
5. Use Smart Gates: If your family has kids over 12, you can use special gates to go through passport control faster.
Dubai Airport is special and different from other airports because it offers a wide range of services for passengers going and coming, providing additional facilities for passengers connecting and transferring through the airport.
You might not have known that Dubai Airport is somewhat classy. It claims that according to a survey conducted by, a firm called AllClear, it’s the most luxurious airport in the world. It is very crowded and therefore it may take even hours to be served, however, people have a good time.
Therefore, based on annual traffic passed through the airport Dubai Airport clinched the title of the world’s busiest international airport for the successive ninth year in April 2024. This means, that Dubai has a record of the highest CONNECTOR status in the world since more people fly to other countries from Dubai airport than from any other airport in the world.
Last year, 90 million people used Dubai Airport. You can fly to 229 different places in 99 countries from there!
Most Popular Places to Fly
The country that most people fly to from Dubai is India. Last year, 9.8 million people flew there. The next most popular places were:
– Saudi Arabia (4.9 million people)
– United Kingdom (4.6 million people)
– Pakistan (3.7 million people)
Dubai: A Great Place for Tourists
The airport is not the only attraction here. Tourist hubs are often the places that are included in the lists of the best cities to visit and Dubai itself is not an exception. As characterized by tall structures, enormous shopping centers, and entertaining events, many people like to visit this place.
Well, those are the tips if, in the future, you are passing through Dubai Airport. Even though the airport is quite popular and crowded, one can always have a wonderful time in one of the most incredible airports in the world!
Ramez covers the News and Reports sections on The Gulf Independent. He holds a notable experience spanning more than six years, delivering timely and informative content on noteworthy developments in the vast Gulf region. Interest: Ramez is your dependable compass for the freshest, unbiased and elaborate coverage of the Middle East and Gulf regional news and events. He believes in the power of giving each story a unique perspective, subsequently inspiring conversation and promoting transparency. Education and Experience: Armed with a promising degree in Journalism and Digital Media from the prestigious American University of Sharjah in the UAE, Ramez has been helping audiences get a better understanding of the region's sensitive issues and massive potential. Email Id: https://twitter.com/RamezSpectnews
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