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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Daily Tribune
DXB Braces for Passenger Surge
TDT | Manama Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for one of its busiest travel surges yet, with more than 3.6 million passengers expected between 13 and 25 August as families return from summer holidays and students head back for the new academic year. Peak travel forecast Daily passenger volumes are projected to average 280,000, with the highest single-day traffic anticipated on Friday, when over 290,000 travellers are forecast to pass through. The backto-school rush comes on the heels of a record-breaking first half of 2025, which saw Dubai welcome 9.88 million international overnight visitors, up 6 per cent year-on-year, and DXB process more than 46 million passengers. Operational readiness Dubai Airports said it is working closely with airlines, control authorities and commercial partners within the oneDXB community to ensure smooth operations during the peak. The airport is advising passengers to keep passports, boarding passes and visas ready, and to use Smart Gates for children over 12 to speed up passport control. Travel tips for passengers Passengers are also encouraged to make use of DXB's lounges, dining and duty-free shopping, and to consider public transport such as the Dubai Metro, which has stations at Terminals 1 and 3. Options including Uber, Careem, RTA taxis and car rentals are also available. Enhanced support for People of Determination includes marked accessibility routes, discreet assistance for Sunflower Lanyard wearers, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2. DXB remains the world's busiest international airport, a title it has held for years, and continues to expand its operational capacity in line with Dubai's aviation ambitions.
Dubai Eye
27-06-2025
- Dubai Eye
DXB gears up for summer surge; over 3.4 million travellers expected
Dubai International airport (DXB) is preparing for a busy travel period, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to pass through its terminals between June 27 and July 9, 2025. Daily passenger volumes are projected to exceed 265,000, with July 5 anticipated to be the peak day for both departures and transfer traffic. To ensure smooth operations, Dubai Airports and its partners have activated a comprehensive summer readiness plan, focusing on safety, efficiency and guest experience. Despite some delays and cancellations across the network due to the regional situation, the oneDXB community is working tirelessly to support travellers, maintain service continuity and provide welfare assistance. DXB's operations are backed by a real-time monitoring and predictive system, helping optimise manpower and resources. The airport continues to coordinate closely with authorities and airline partners, prioritising the safety of all guests and staff. To help guests navigate the busy travel season, DXB recommends the following: Smart Gates: Children aged 12 and above can use Smart Gates to speed up passport control. Arrival time: Arrive at the airport no earlier than three hours before your flight. Check-in options: Use online check-in, self-service kiosks and bag drop facilities at Terminal 3. Home services: Book DUBZ for home check-in and baggage collection, allowing passengers to complete airport formalities from home or hotel. Navigation tools: Stay updated with DXB Express Maps, a wayfinding platform accessible via QR code for real-time flight and gate information. Accessibility support: DXB offers enhanced services for People of Determination, including marked routes, discreet assistance for Sunflower Lanyard wearers, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2. Once at the airport, travellers can enjoy DXB's wide of restaurants, duty free shopping and lounges to relax before their flight.
ARN News Center
27-06-2025
- ARN News Center
DXB gears up for summer surge; over 3.4 million travellers expected
Dubai International airport (DXB) is preparing for a busy travel period, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to pass through its terminals between June 27 and July 9, 2025. Daily passenger volumes are projected to exceed 265,000, with July 5 anticipated to be the peak day for both departures and transfer traffic. To ensure smooth operations, Dubai Airports and its partners have activated a comprehensive summer readiness plan, focusing on safety, efficiency and guest experience. Despite some delays and cancellations across the network due to the regional situation, the oneDXB community is working tirelessly to support travellers, maintain service continuity and provide welfare assistance. DXB's operations are backed by a real-time monitoring and predictive system, helping optimise manpower and resources. The airport continues to coordinate closely with authorities and airline partners, prioritising the safety of all guests and staff. To help guests navigate the busy travel season, DXB recommends the following: Smart Gates: Children aged 12 and above can use Smart Gates to speed up passport control. Arrival time: Arrive at the airport no earlier than three hours before your flight. Check-in options: Use online check-in, self-service kiosks and bag drop facilities at Terminal 3. Home services: Book DUBZ for home check-in and baggage collection, allowing passengers to complete airport formalities from home or hotel. Navigation tools: Stay updated with DXB Express Maps, a wayfinding platform accessible via QR code for real-time flight and gate information. Accessibility support: DXB offers enhanced services for People of Determination, including marked routes, discreet assistance for Sunflower Lanyard wearers, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2. Once at the airport, travellers can enjoy DXB's wide of restaurants, duty free shopping and lounges to relax before their flight.
TAG 91.1
26-06-2025
- TAG 91.1
DXB gears up for summer surge; over 3.4 million travellers expected
Dubai International airport (DXB) is preparing for a busy travel period, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to pass through its terminals between June 27 and July 9, 2025. Daily passenger volumes are projected to exceed 265,000, with July 5 anticipated to be the peak day for both departures and transfer traffic. To ensure smooth operations, Dubai Airports and its partners have activated a comprehensive summer readiness plan, focusing on safety, efficiency and guest experience. Despite some delays and cancellations across the network due to the regional situation, the oneDXB community is working tirelessly to support travellers, maintain service continuity and provide welfare assistance. DXB's operations are backed by a real-time monitoring and predictive system, helping optimise manpower and resources. The airport continues to coordinate closely with authorities and airline partners, prioritising the safety of all guests and staff. To help guests navigate the busy travel season, DXB recommends the following: Smart Gates: Children aged 12 and above can use Smart Gates to speed up passport control. Arrival time: Arrive at the airport no earlier than three hours before your flight. Check-in options: Use online check-in, self-service kiosks and bag drop facilities at Terminal 3. Home services: Book DUBZ for home check-in and baggage collection, allowing passengers to complete airport formalities from home or hotel. Navigation tools: Stay updated with DXB Express Maps, a wayfinding platform accessible via QR code for real-time flight and gate information. Accessibility support: DXB offers enhanced services for People of Determination, including marked routes, discreet assistance for Sunflower Lanyard wearers, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2. Once at the airport, travellers can enjoy DXB's wide of restaurants, duty free shopping and lounges to relax before their flight.
Khaleej Times
22-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
'Just be kind': Parents of children with autism share travel tips amid Dubai Airport initiative
From packing a dedicated kit with sensory toys, an iPad and snacks, to getting the DPNA code – which alerts employees to provide personalised support for passengers with intellectual or developmental disabilities in advance – families of children with autism have shared key tips for traveling. For Yasmin Carey, planning ahead is everything. 'My top tip is to contact the airline in advance and ask for the DPNA code to be added to your booking — this alerts employees to provide personalised support for passengers with intellectual or developmental disabilities,' said the mother of Ellis. She also creates a visual travel schedule and chooses flight times that suit her child's routine, referring to the airport website and going through the travel planner for details on the inclusive journey and useful tips. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Yasmin brings along noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, and sunglasses to help Ellis manage sensory overload. 'What might look like a meltdown is often just a way of coping. We're not asking for special treatment — just a little understanding,' she explained. Radio host and dad Hassan Dennaoui, known as 'Big Hass,' also shared his preparation tips by posting a video of his travels with his son, who has autism. The preparation always starts ahead of time. 'I recommend walking children through the entire journey ahead of time, making a countdown, and building excitement together,' he shared. For Hassan, contacting Dubai Airports about the Travel Safari programme allowed his son to conduct travel rehearsals ahead of their actual trip, supporting familiarisation and readiness. On travel day, he emphasised the importance of taking plenty of time and not rushing. He suggested creating a checklist of essentials tailored to the child's specific needs, including favorite foods, comfort items, entertainment devices, backup chargers, and spare clothes. Big Hass also highlighted the value of the Sunflower Lanyard for smoother airport navigation. " People on the autism spectrum have no malice or hate inside them. Once you try to understand autism, you'll understand the hearts of people on the spectrum, and that's the most beautiful thing," he shared. Another parent of a child with autism, Ambreen Suhaib, starts her journey with her child by packing a dedicated kit with sensory toys, an iPad, snacks, noise-cancelling headphones, and a spare change of clothes. 'I recommend picking up the Sunflower Lanyard on arrival — even if your child won't wear it, you can wear it yourself and still receive support,' she advised. As Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a Certified Autism Center, it provides a range of services to make travel more autism-friendly, including the Sunflower Lanyard: a discreet way to signal hidden disabilities that provides access to priority lanes and an autism-friendly route through check-in, passport control, security checkpoints, and boarding. The lanyard is available from information desks in Terminal 3 and from Guest Experience Ambassadors (GXA) in all terminals. Ambreen also suggested checking the airport map in advance, dividing responsibilities if traveling with family, and letting employees know if you prefer to board first or last. She recommended looking for the sunflower sign in queues for immigration and police, which leads to the priority route. 'Autism isn't always visible. You may not see it, but it's there. Stimming — things like rocking, clapping, or making sounds—is how our children self-regulate in overwhelming places like airports. Meltdowns aren't bad behavior — they're signs of distress. Please don't stare. Be kind.'
