Dubai: Within a 24-hour timeframe, Dubai Airports facilitated the travel of 200,000 passengers, out of which 110,000 were arrivals, during the bustling Eid Al Ftir rush. DXB played a crucial role in accommodating the high influx of travelers during this busy period.

The Emirate’s Media Office tweeted on Monday, “Dubai Airports manages 200,000 passengers and 110,000 arrivals in 24 hours.” Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) also confirmed that the number of passengers through Dubai Airport is constantly increasing this year.

Before the holidays, Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates had said it would significantly ramp up its Middle East flight capacity between April 19 and May 31. The airline had stepped up its schedule by adding 38 additional flights across six cities in the GCC and Middle East. This year, more than 110,000 travellers were expected to board Emirates flights during Eid Al Fitr across the region, with additional flights operating to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Kuwait and Beirut.

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