Eid Al Adha holidays: Emirates issues peak travel advisory
This comes as Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates has urged travellers flying during the Eid Al Adha holidays to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of flight departure due to an expected influx of travellers.
Emirates has forecast high passenger traffic from Dubai during the Eid break. Consider arriving in Dubai at least three hours ahead of your departure and being at the boarding gate 60 minutes before you are due to fly. The world's largest international carrier said: It might take longer than normal to pass through security and immigration and to get to your gate especially during peak travel times.
The also advised all UAE residents travelling from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to utilise the public transport and the Dubai Metro to avoid traffic congestion.
In 2026, private sector employees working in the UAE will benefit from a public paid holiday that is four days long due to Eid Al Adha. The holiday will cover from Tuesday, May 26 until Friday, May 29, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said. Federal government employees will be provided a longer Eid holiday, between Monday (May 25) and Friday (May 29).
Companies' air transport arm Emirates had laid the groundwork to operate 137 destinations in 72 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, Middle East / GCC states by May 6 as a ceasefire triggers an uptick for travel after lockdowns brought on by tough restrictions affecting the aviation sector.
The Military conflict with the US Israel and Iran had begun which resulted in the ongoing regional aviation disruption because of regional airspace closure.
The resident can take advantage of the Emirates convenient check‑in options to ease and speed up their travel.
Here are the option:
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Online check-in or using the Emirates app and choose your seats
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Check in and bag drop is open from 24 hours before departure, or at least 12 hours ahead for US-bound flights.
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All flights except US flights are eligible for our fast self check‑in and bag drop kiosks or Emirates Check‑in Ports
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If you have not registered for this yet, May is the lead-in month when Emirates Skywards members can pre-register for Emirates Biometrics on the Emirates app before embarking upon travel and then sail through facial recognition through the airport.
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You can book Home Check-in and get the agents to come to you. We offer complimentary Home Check-in for our First Class customers and our Platinum Skywards members.
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If you are travelling on flights to the US or if you have arranged for assistance services, check in at the airport in person.
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