Dubai Metro services will be extended to and from Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, as approximately five million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between 19th December to 6th January. In order to ease the traffic during this peak travel period, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Emirates Airline, Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, the General Directorate of Foreign Residency Affairs (GDRFA) and Dubai Airports have jointly announced that on 27 and 28 December, the Red Line between Rashidiya and DMCC stations will operate from 5am to 3.30am, while the entire Green Line will run from from 5.30am to 3.30am.
To cater to the large number of people on the go during the grand New Year’s celebrations in the emirate, the Red Line between Rashidiya and DMCC stations, and all stations on the Green Line, will operate for 24 hours between 31st December to 1st January. On 2nd and 3rd January, the Red Line between Rashidiya and DMCC stations will function from 5am to 3.30am while all stations on the Green Line will be operational between 5.30am to 3.30am.
Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro generally extends its timings during holidays and special occasions. To avoid long queues and delays due to traffic, passengers have been advised to check-in online, use the fast baggage drop counters and reach the airport three to four hours prior to their flight. They will also be allowed to carry two pieces of check-in baggage on the flight during departure and on arrival. Dubai Police will also be providing detours for traffic in order to ease the congestion on the roads. Passengers have advised to follow any instructions and guidelines display on the way to and from the airport.