Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport - in pictures

  • Close to six million passengers have passed through the smart gates at Dubai International Airport during the first seven months of this year. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Close to six million passengers have passed through the smart gates at Dubai International Airport during the first seven months of this year. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The use of smart gates has drastically cut waiting times at the busiest airport in the world.
    The use of smart gates has drastically cut waiting times at the busiest airport in the world.
  • There are 122 smart gates located throughout the airport.
    There are 122 smart gates located throughout the airport.
  • The airport recorded a 50 per cent increase in people using smart gates this year.
    The airport recorded a 50 per cent increase in people using smart gates this year.
  • A passenger passes through a smart gate at Dubai International Airport.
    A passenger passes through a smart gate at Dubai International Airport.
  • Last year, GDRFA-Dubai launched the fast-track biometric passenger journey at all 122 smart gates, which uses face and iris recognition technology.
    Last year, GDRFA-Dubai launched the fast-track biometric passenger journey at all 122 smart gates, which uses face and iris recognition technology.
  • Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the department also introduced the ‘Smart Tunnel’ that allows passengers to clear Passport Control within a few seconds.
    Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the department also introduced the ‘Smart Tunnel’ that allows passengers to clear Passport Control within a few seconds.
  • The airport is expecting 125,000 travellers per day during the busy summer season.
    The airport is expecting 125,000 travellers per day during the busy summer season.
  • Passengers wait at passport control.
    Passengers wait at passport control.
  • Passengers at Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport.
    Passengers at Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport.