UAE travel: Dubai's Emirates issues advisory ahead of weekend rush; 300,000 passengers expected
Dubai: Emirates has issued an advisory for passengers travelling through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport this weekend, anticipating a significant surge in traffic. The airline expects over 300,000 travellers to commence their journeys from today, April 18, through to Monday, April 21, the airline said in a statement.
With potential congestion expected inside and around Terminal 3, Emirates is urging passengers to arrive at the airport well before their scheduled departure times and to ensure all necessary travel documents are readily available to avoid any delays.
Emirates has shared a range of convenient check-in options to facilitate a smoother departure process. Emirates said passengers can utilise online check-in via the Emirates website (emirates.com) or the Emirates App, which opens 48 hours before departure and provides a digital boarding pass.
For those preferring airport check-ins, counters at Terminal 3 will open 24 hours before the departure, except for US-bound flights, which counters open 12 hours prior, the airline has said.
Emirates has also encouraged passengers to take advantage of dropping off their bags the night before their flight or checking in earlier to allow ample time to proceed through immigration and security.
The airport is also offering convenient biometric gates for swift clearance.
In addition to Terminal 3 check-in, Emirates passengers have the following options:
City Check-In and travel store at ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC: Open 24 hours up to 4 hours before departure (excluding US-bound flights).
Ajman Central Bus Terminal: Check-in available from 24 hours up to 4 hours before departure.
Adhere to advised timings for completing pre-flight procedures. Passengers must clear passport control and security checks at least 90 minutes before their flight's departure. Passengers travelling in Premium Economy or Economy Class should be at their boarding gate no later than 60 minutes before departure. First and Business Class passengers are advised to arrive at the gate at least 45 minutes before departure.
The airline has stated that boarding gates will close strictly 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time, and late arrivals will not be accepted for travel. These timings for check-in and gate closure will be strictly enforced to ensure all flights depart on time, said Emirates.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
What's On
an hour ago
- What's On
Emirates adds a third daily flight to Barcelona from Dubai
If Barcelona is on your travel radar (and honestly, why wouldn't it be?), Emirates just made getting there a whole lot easier. Starting Sunday, October 26, the airline is adding a third daily flight from Dubai to the Spanish city to meet growing demand — giving travellers even more flexibility when planning their next European escape. With this new addition, Emirates will now operate 21 weekly flights between Dubai and Barcelona, offering departures from DXB at 3.45am, 8.15am, and 2pm. On the return leg, flights will take off from El Prat Airport (BCN) at 3.10pm, 3.30pm, and 8.25pm. Known for its dreamy beach promenades, vibrant culture, and legendary architecture, Barcelona is a go-to year-round — and this expanded service is perfectly timed for autumn travel season. However, if Spain is not on your list of 'must visit' destinations this year – you don't have to leave the UAE to experience some Spanish culture – just checkout out What's On's curated list of experiencing Spain (and other countries) right here in Dubai, no passport needed. Tickets for the new flight are available now on the Emirates App, or through travel agents and Emirates retail outlets. Fly, then ride: Emirates partners with Uber On top of the added flights to this route, Emirates has also teamed up with Uber to make your journey smoother from door to door. Frequent flyers will soon be able to earn Skywards Miles on Uber rides in select markets — and redeem Uber ride vouchers when booking Emirates flights. It's all part of a wider push to make every leg of your trip — from home to airport to destination — seamless and rewarding. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Fintech News ME
2 hours ago
- Fintech News ME
Visa Names Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for CEMEA
Visa has announced the appointment of Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). In this role, Muhmood will oversee operations across more than 86 markets in the region, where Visa serves over 1,800 clients through 23 local offices. Muhmood brings over three decades of experience in banking and payments. He most recently led Value-Added Services for Visa's Europe region from London and joined the company in 2019 as Group Country Manager for Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. His previous roles include senior leadership positions at Ahli United Bank, ANZ, and HSBC. Muhmood will be based in Dubai and reports to Oliver Jenkyn, Group President, Global Markets at Visa. He takes over from Andrew Torre, who has been appointed President of Visa's Value-Added Services division. That unit has grown into a US$9 billion global business, with an annualised revenue growth rate of 20% since 2021. Commenting on his appointment, Muhmood said: 'It is a great honour to lead the CEMEA region, and to continue the progress made in transforming the future of payments, commerce, and money movement across such dynamic markets. Having spent over a third of my career in the region, I am excited by the opportunity to further expand digital payments to more consumers, merchants, and economies. I look forward to working with our team to support growth with clients and partners throughout the region.'
Al Etihad
15 hours ago
- Al Etihad
UAE: Archer Aviation ties up with Jetex to build infra for its air taxi network
22 June 2025 18:37 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Archer Aviation, the US-based company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership to develop infrastructure across Jetex's international portfolio of private terminals to support Archer's planned commercial air taxi network. In a statement, Archer said the collaboration would initially focus on Jetex's facilities in the UAE but is expected to expand across Jetex's global network of 40 private aircraft terminals in more than 30 countries. The partnership will involve designing passenger experiences, deploying charging infrastructure, and integrating Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft into daily operations at terminals serviced by founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dubai, offers a wide range of private aviation services including fixed-base operations (FBOs), ground handling, fueling, global trip planning, aircraft charter and concierge services. The company caters to corporate, commercial, and personal air travel markets and is known for its high-end service standards. 'eVTOL technology is an instrumental part of our industry, designed to transform urban mobility and shape the future of business aviation,' said Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex. 'We are proud to work with our partners at Archer on making this ambitious vision a reality at Jetex Abu Dhabi and our other global destinations.'Archer CEO Adam Goldstein said the partnership is a key step in delivering a seamless premium air taxi experience. 'Building a beautiful, safe and high-performing aircraft is only one aspect of our business,' he noted. 'To succeed in the UAE and beyond we need to pair Midnight with strategic infrastructure that allows us to operate by delivering a premium experience for our passengers. Jetex, with its global footprint and deep expertise in luxury service, is an ideal partner.' The announcement comes as Archer advances regulatory and operational efforts in the UAE, including recent design approval for the country's first hybrid heliport at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and ongoing cooperation with Abu Dhabi Aviation.
