Dubai International Airport prepares for influx of travellers

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up to welcome 3.43 million passengers between August 21 and September 2, as residents return from summer vacations.

DXB announced that it expects average daily traffic of 264,000 passengers, with over half a million travellers anticipated to return to Dubai between August 31 and September 1. 

The airport forecasts September 1 to be its busiest day, accommodating 291,000 passengers.

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