Emirates is expecting more than 200,000 passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the Christmas holiday period as UAE residents and citizens head home or abroad, according to the airline's latest booking figures.
High passenger traffic is expected to have already started with 11 December 2020 being the busiest day of this travel period.
The airline urges passengers travelling from Terminal 3 to arrive at least 3 hours before departure, to ensure they have enough time for check-in and security screening.
Passengers can also check-in online 48 hours to 90 minutes before flight departure.
Emirates customers who require a COVID-19 PCR test certificate prior to departure from Dubai can avail of special rates at clinics across Dubai by simply presenting their ticket or boarding pass. Home or office testing is also available, with results in 48 hours.
Passengers need to ensure that they have their face masks on at all times.
To save time and avoid queues, Emirates passengers can use the self check-in and bag drop kiosks.