Emirates expects a high number of passenger departures from Dubai this weekend starting 9 December, with the start of the school holidays and festive travel season.

Customers starting their journey in Dubai are advised to arrive early at the airport. Check‑in counters will be open 24 hours before your flight from Dubai, and you can check‑in for your flights and drop off your luggage 24 hours before the departure of your flight.

If you are travelling from the northern Emirates, you can also check‑in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal from 24 hours up to 4 hours before your flight.