More than 73,000 people are expected to arrive at Dubai International Airport today as the seasonal rush of travellers returning home at the end of the summer holidays hits its peak.
Officials say Saturday is the busiest day of a period which sees around 800,000 UAE residents land in Dubai.
In total, they say DXB will welcome roughly three million passengers between August 20 and 31.
Residents are being reminded to use their Emirates ID at smart gates in order to get past immigration quickly
Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire at Habshan gas facility
Authorities are responding to a fire incident at Habshan gas-processing facility, Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Wednesday.
UAE air defences respond to missile threats early Wednesday
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UAE condemns storming of Kuwaiti consulate in Basra
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