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Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
In numbers: Dubai processes over 629,000 travellers during Eid holiday
Image: Dubai Airports Dubai saw a surge in passenger traffic over the Eid al-Adha holiday, with authorities reporting more than 629,000 travellers crossing through its borders. The figures reflect the emirate's position as a global transit and residence hub. Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, assistant DG of the Air Ports Sector, affirmed that the figures recorded during the Eid holiday reflect Dubai's steadily growing position as a preferred travel hub for passengers from around the world — thanks to the seamless coordination on the ground and the activation of smart systems across all entry points. 'We have made it a priority to ensure a seamless travel experience through smart gates and artificial intelligence technologies, which have contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the flow of movement.' He also emphasised that the travel experience has become part of our commitment to enhancing quality of life, in line with the Dubai government's approach to providing flexible services that meet individuals' expectations and enhance the readiness of its institutions. Here's a breakdown of the movement and what it says about Dubai's travel readiness: Total travellers during Eid: Between June 5 and June 8, 629,559 passengers arrived or departed through Dubai's air, land, and sea ports. Dubai International Airport led the traffic: 581,527 travellers passed through Hatta border crossing also saw high activity: 46,863 travellers crossed via the Hatta land port during the holiday period. Maritime ports handled modest traffic: 1,169 travellers entered or exited through Dubai's seaports. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) credited strategic coordination across the aviation and border sectors for managing the high volume with efficiency.
Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Dubai Eye
Dubai welcomes over 629,000 travellers during Eid holiday
Dubai recorded a busy Eid Al-Adha holiday, with over 629,000 travellers passing through its entry and exit points between June 5 and 8. Dubai Airports handled the majority, with more than 581,000 passengers, while Hatta Land Border Crossing saw 46,863 travellers. Around 1,100 people also passed through the emirate's maritime ports during the holiday rush. Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, Assistant Director General of the Air Ports Sector at the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, hailed the seamless coordination on the ground and the activation of smart systems across all entry points. "We have made it a priority to ensure a seamless travel experience through smart gates and artificial intelligence technologies, which have contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the flow of movement," he explained. Dubai entry and exit points handle 629,559 travelers during the Eid Al-Adha holiday 5-8 June 2025. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 11, 2025
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Eid Al Adha in Dubai saw 630,000 travellers pass through ports
Almost 630,000 passengers passed through Dubai's ports during the Eid Al Adha holidays, with air travel being the most popular route. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs revealed that the total number of arriving and departing travellers through all the emirate's ports during the Eid Al Adha holiday, from June 5 to June 8, 2025, reached 629,559 passengers. This figure reflects the vibrancy that Dubai enjoys as a global hub for transit and residence. Dubai Eid Al Adha travel Dubai International Airport accounted for the largest share of this movement, registering 581,527 travellers. Meanwhile, 46,863 travellers passed through the Hatta border post, and 1,169 more crossed via maritime ports during the same period. Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, Assistant Director General of the Air Ports Sector, said the figures recorded during the Eid holiday reflect Dubai's steadily growing position as a preferred travel hub for passengers from around the world—thanks to the seamless coordination on the ground and the activation of smart systems across all entry points. He said: 'We have made it a priority to ensure a seamless travel experience through smart gates and artificial intelligence technologies, which have contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the flow of movement'. He added that the travel experience has become part of our commitment to enhancing quality of life, in line with the Dubai government's approach to providing flexible services that meet individuals' expectations and enhance the readiness of its institutions. The results reflect the ability of GDRFA Dubai in collaboration and integrated coordination with strategic partners in the aviation and border sectors, to manage exceptional travel seasons with high efficiency, within a flexible work environment that keeps pace with innovation and continuous development requirements.
