Traffic restored near Dubai airport after earlier closures

Dubai Police have confirmed that traffic is now flowing normally on all roads leading to Airport Road after the earlier closure of Al Amiri Airport Intersection, including the route from Al Khawaneej Street towards Al Rashidiya.

Several roads near Dubai International Airport (DXB) were closed on Monday morning as authorities responded to a fire that affected a fuel tank following a drone-related incident.

#TrafficUpdate | Traffic has returned to normal on all roads leading to Airport Road following the earlier closure of Al Amiri Airport Intersection, including the route for vehicles coming from Al Khawaneej Street toward Al Rashidiyah.

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 16, 2026

#TrafficUpdate | Traffic has resumed following the earlier closures, while Airport Road remains closed for vehicles coming from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Al Khawaneej, and the Marrakech Street intersection in the direction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 16, 2026