Dubai International anticipates over five million holiday travelers by New Year's Eve

"The weekend from December 20 to 22 will also see peak activity, with an estimated 880,000 guests passing through," added Al Shamsi.

Emirates airline has also noted an increase in passenger numbers compared to last year. In December alone, they expect up to 89,000 departures per day on their busiest days: December 12-15 and again on December 27-29.

To ensure smooth travel experiences during this busy time, Dubai Airports advises passengers to check-in early using various options provided by airlines like Emirates and utilize smart gates for quicker passport control processing. They also recommend organizing travel documents ahead of time and using public transport such as Dubai’s metro system to avoid congestion.

During peak periods, non-traveling individuals will not be allowed entry into Dubai International Airport terminals as part of efforts to manage crowding effectively.

Data from Cirium highlights that DXB ranks as the world's second-busiest airport by weekly seats available in December—just behind Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—with over one million departing seats each week despite having fewer weekly flights than Atlanta.