The concept of smart gates is loved by everyone. Afterall, who likes to stand in long queues whne you can efficiently pass through the immigration securities in only 10 seconds. Making the experience even more pleasing, 18 new smart gates are now operational and have been installed at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.
Major-General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, director-general of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), said that 10 smart gates have been installed in the arrival area and eight in the departure area.
He further added, “It is the face of the future, implemented for the first time in the world. Passengers will cross the gates smoothly and there will be no need to stand in queues to get the passport stamped. The smart gates ensure that each traveller will only spend seven to 10 seconds to pass through.”