August was recorded to be one of the busiest months so far this year for Dubai International Airports with more than 3.8 million travellers using the facility.
According to an official at General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, a total of 3,821,722 travellers passed through Dubai International Airports, with 673,759 using the smart gate facilities which eased the passenger movement through the airports.
“Dubai International Airport is on top of the busiest airports in the world, especially during public holidays and Eid days, as many travellers come to spend their vacation in the UAE, especially in Dubai”, Maj Gen Al Merri said.
With the installation of 122 new-generation smart gates at all terminals, Al Merri said, travellers no longer have to stand in queues at passport control counters.
GDRFA Dubai also has smart gates at the airport, allowing travellers to use their smart phones to cross the gates using what is called ‘UAE Wallet’. “We are using the future accelerators to build a modern and efficient system to keep the travellers and public happy,” said Maj Gen Al Merri.