Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year.

Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day is forecast for Friday, 15 August, with traffic set to exceed 290,000.

The back-to-school surge follows a record-breaking first half of 2025, which saw Dubai welcome 9.88 million international overnight visitors—a 6% increase year-on-year—and DXB handle over 46 million guests, reaffirming its position as the world’s biggest international airport.

Arrivals tips for a smooth welcome at DXB:

• For those travelling with families: children over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process.
• Keep passports, boarding passes, and any necessary visas handy to speed up clearance.
• Enjoy various amenities in lounges, dining and shopping outlets, and duty-free.
• Utilize the Dubai Metro, with stations conveniently located at DXB’s Terminals 1 and 3. Other transport options include Uber, Careem, RTA taxis, or car rentals.
• Enhanced support is available for People of Determination, including marked accessibility routes and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2.