Dubai Airports has taken these steps to help Hajj travellers

Dubai Airports and its partners have taken steps to ensure pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage have a smooth start to their journey at Dubai International (DXB).

Saudia will be operating the first official Hajj flight from DXB Terminal 1 on June 22.

As part of the steps taken by Dubai Airports, dedicated counters have been allocated at check-in, passport control and security.

Special departure gates have also been arranged for accommodating Hajj flights.

Mohammed Al Marzouqi, head of Hajj Committee at Dubai airport, urged all travellers to arrive at Dubai International (DXB) four hours before their scheduled flight departure to complete all travel procedures comfortably. In addition, he advised Hajj travellers to ensure the validity of all their travel documents, including passport, Emirates ID, and Hajj permit prior to arriving at the airport.

“It will get quite busy in the coming weeks as the Hajj season coincides with the summer travel peak, but the teams at DXB have completed the necessary planning and preparation to meet and exceed the expectations of our guests. We are ready to give the Hajj pilgrims a special welcome this year,” he said.

The Hajj committee comprises key service partners including Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Customs, Dubai Health Authority, dnata, Emirates, flydubai, Saudi Airlines and flynas.

If you or your family members are travelling for Hajj…

… follow these simple tips to smoothen the journey through the airport.

1. Be aware of the latest travel regulations and ensure that you have all the necessary documents with the required validity before reaching the airport.
2. For those travelling with families, children over the age of 12 can use smart gates to speed up the passport control process.
3. Weighing luggage at home, checking documents in advance, and being prepared for security checks can save a lot of time at the airport.
4. Use the Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport.
5. Friends and families using private vehicles are advised to use the airport’s designated car parks or valet service to receive their guests in comfort as access to the Arrivals forecourt in Terminals 1 and 3 is limited to only public transport and other authorised airport vehicles.

Dubai Airports also has other tips to ensure seamless travel during the season.

Experience seamless travel at #DXB this summer ✈️

With speedy check-ins, efficient security, an abundance of dining and shopping options and extraordinary hospitality, we’re working with our partners to ensure your journey with us is smooth as can be ? pic.twitter.com/axyLSqc35i

— DXB (@DXB) June 14, 2023