At Dubai International Airport's (DXB) Terminals 1, 2, and 3, travellers between the ages of 4 and 12 can use dedicated passport control counters to stamp their passports independently.

Passengers over the age of 12 traveling with their families can use smart gates to speed up passport control. At the smart gates, registered passengers can clear passport control by simply “looking at the green light, with no need to scan a document”, according to Dubai Airports' website.

According to the operator of DXB, the world's largest airport, 3.3 million travellers are expected to pass through over the next 13 days. Airports across the country are expecting a surge in arrivals as residents return after the two-month summer break.

“Average daily traffic will reach 258,000 guests on August 26 and 27, with a culminated traffic of over half a million guests,” DXB said in a statement.

The airport’s operator is “working closely” with airlines, control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a seamless journey for passengers.

Residents picking up guests from the airport are encouraged to use DXB's designated parking lots or valet services. “Access to the Arrivals' forecourts in Terminal 1 and 3 is limited to public transport and other authorised airport vehicles only," the airport operator said.

A total of 66 million passengers passed through DXB in 2022, retaining its position as the world's top international passenger airport.