Dubai Customs has raised its operational readiness for the peak summer travel season, with around 3 million passengers expected to pass through Dubai's airports in the first half of July, while cutting the time it takes bags to pass through scanners in the manual inspection area of the arrival halls to 7 seconds.
Dubai Customs prepared an integrated operational plan in coordination with its partners at Dubai Airports, aiming to increase capacity and ensure the smooth flow of passengers during peak periods while maintaining the accuracy of inspection and customs security procedures, according to a post on the Emirates News Agency (WAM) website.
Dubai Customs operates a system of 19 advanced baggage scanners, as well as 77 detection and inspection devices distributed across the halls and gates of Dubai's airports, to speed up procedures and keep pace with the growth in passenger numbers.
Personal gifts exempt up to AED 3,000
Dubai Customs urged travelers to review the guide to items permitted into the country and the conditions for customs exemptions. The guide allows personal gifts worth no more than AED 3,000 to be brought in without customs duties, provided they are in limited quantities and not intended for commercial purposes, and that the traveler does not trade in the items they are carrying. Customs duties are imposed on quantities or values exceeding the permitted limits, in addition to fees for excess baggage.
Pet inspection rooms at airports
Dubai Customs, in cooperation with Dubai Airports and the competent authorities, is setting up specialized pet inspection rooms in Dubai Airports' Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
The project aims to provide an equipped environment for veterinary checks for arriving and departing passengers traveling with their pets, while the technical and regulatory requirements are being completed ahead of its launch.
Khalid Ahmed, Director of the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs, said preparations for the summer season began early through operational plans coordinated with partners, to accommodate the expected increase in passenger numbers and ensure smooth movement in all halls.
He added that cutting the time it takes bags to pass through scanners to 7 seconds reflects the development of the systems and devices used, helping to speed up procedures and raise the efficiency of inspections.
To view the post on the Emirates News Agency website, click here.
