Emirates expecting 174,000 visitors in Dubai for New Year

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Emirates expecting 174,000 visitors in Dubai for New Year Travel is expected to reach an all-time high at the end of this week for Emirates, as visitors will be flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations and the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival. Excluding transit passengers, over 174,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from December 28 until just after New Year’s Day. In addition, more than 103,000 travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities in just the three days between January 2 – 4, 2016, to depart Dubai. The busiest day to the start of 2016 is expected to be on Saturday January 2. Mohammed H. Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates Airport Services said: “During the upcoming busy travel period, passengers should provide plenty of time for airport check-in and security screening, and factor in more time into their travel plans to ensure they arrive to their gates on time.”   Key time checks for Emirates passengers: Emirates check-in counters are open 6 hours before flight departure Car park check-in is available from 24 hours to 6 hours before departure Check in no later than 90 minutes prior to departure, regardless of class of travel Customers who have checked in online are also required to check in their luggage 90 minutes before flight departure Customers are advised to go through security checks no later than 60 minutes before flight departure Boarding on all flights begins 45 minutes prior to departure, and gates in all concourses close 20 minutes prior to departure business@7days.ae Read the original story at: Emirates expecting 174,000 visitors in Dubai for New Year