Dubai airports issue travel advisory, warns travellers
To protect public safety and reduce interruptions, authorities said they have implemented continuity plans and are actively monitoring the situation Image Courtesy AP
Passengers are warned by Dubai airports and airlines to make advance plans and factor in additional time for their travels, as anticipated precipitation may cause traffic jams. Additionally, the alert advised travelers to utilize Dubai Metro whenever feasible.
Dubai Airports has advised travelers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to check the status of their flights with the respective airlines, arrive early for security screening and boarding, plan their route in advance using smartphone apps to receive real-time traffic updates and alternate routes, and use Dubai Metro whenever possible. Due to the impending bad weather that is predicted for Thursday, the metro services will be available until five a.m. on Friday.
Before arriving at the airport, travelers are advised by the operator of the airport to check the status of their flight with the airlines.
Similar warnings were sent out on Wednesday by Emirates, the main airline of Dubai, alerting travelers planning trips on Thursday to the possibility of traffic delays brought on by the predicted thunderstorms.
“Heavy thunderstorms are forecast in Dubai on May 2. If you’re traveling to @DXB, you may experience road delays. We recommend adding extra travel time to reach the airport, and using Dubai metro where possible,” the airline said on X.
Additionally, Flydubai has recommended customers to leave early from their home to give themselves more time to get to the airport by car or public transportation.
“Passengers are also advised to update their contact details via the manage booking section and check the flight status onflydubai.com for the latest updates regarding their flight,” it said.
“Passengers are advised to check in online before they leave for the airport.”
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) says locals could expect rain showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday evening through early Friday morning, however the weather event is expected to be less severe than recent storms in April. Hail is conceivable, particularly in coastal and western regions. It is expected that the unsteady weather would subside during the weekend.
To protect public safety and reduce interruptions, authorities said they have implemented continuity plans and are actively monitoring the situation. This comes after the nation came to a complete halt on April 16 and the following weeks due to the most rainfall ever recorded in over 75 years.