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 DXB, highlighting its role as one of the world’s busiest international airports.
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.
