Over half a million people travelled through Dubai from June 15 to June 18 according to figures released by Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
A staggering 562,347 passengers passed through the emirate over the three day period official statistics reveal.
Confirming the number via social media, the Dubai Media Office posted on X, saying: "The total number of travelers passing through the #Dubai airports during the Eid al-Adha holiday, from June 15 to June 18, 2024, reached 562,347 passengers."
. @GDRFADUBAI announced that the total number of travelers passing through the #Dubai airports during the Eid al-Adha holiday, from June 15 to June 18, 2024, reached 562,347 passengers. pic.twitter.com/1zU3qOW5cH
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 21, 2024
Upon arrival, travellers were given a special stamp to make the occasion. The GDRFA posted on X, saying: "GDRFA welcomes Hajj pilgrims with a stamp saying "UAE welcomes the return of pilgrims," receiving over half a million travelers through air outlets during Eid Al-Adha holiday from June 15 to 18."
بختم "الإمارات ترحب بعودة الحجاج" إقامة دبي تستقبل حجاج بيت الله الحرام وترحب بأكثر من نصف مليون مسافراً عبر المنافذ الجويّة خلال إجازة عيد الأضحى المبارك في الفترة الواقعة من 15 وحتى 18يونيو الجاري pic.twitter.com/wRRsVAUvOX
— GDRFA DUBAI إقامة دبي (@GDRFADUBAI) June 21, 2024
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