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Emirates and Etihad tell holiday-makers to arrive three hours early as Eid Al Adha rush begins
Emirates and Etihad have issued peak-season travel advisories urging passengers to arrive three hours before departure and complete online or home check-in to avoid Eid Al Adha congestion at UAE airports. The warning reflects record demand as a six- to nine-day public holiday begins, with Dubai International alone expecting nearly 200,000 departing passengers a day. Corporate travel managers should factor in longer security lines, heavier road traffic and stricter baggage rules.
Dubai immigration authority to keep Terminal 3 counters open 24/7 throughout Eid break
GDRFA-Dubai will keep its Terminal 3 immigration counters open 24/7 and maintain extended hours at key service centres during the May 25–29 Eid Al Adha holiday. Round-the-clock digital platforms and a dedicated call centre will also operate, ensuring travellers and employers can process visas and clearances despite the public holiday. The move provides certainty for last-minute business-travel paperwork and supports Dubai’s digital-government goals.
Dubai waives parking fees and extends Metro & Tram hours to ease Eid mobility crunch
Dubai has made all on-street public parking free from May 25–29 and lengthened Metro and Tram operating hours to accommodate the Eid Al Adha travel surge. The measures aim to cut road congestion around key hubs—including DXB—while giving residents and visitors more cost-effective mobility options. Business travellers benefit from easier airport access, lower ground-transport costs and longer public-transport operating windows.