On January 2, Dubai officials issue a warning about travel delays at the airport.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a warning regarding expected traffic delays on Airport Road, specifically around Terminals 1 and 3 at Dubai International Airport. The anticipated disruptions are slated for Tuesday, January 2, coinciding with the conclusion of the New Year holiday.

The busiest period is forecasted to be between 4 am and 10 am on Tuesday. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, depart early, or consider alternative routes to mitigate potential delays.

The advisory follows the reopening of various routes in Downtown Dubai, such as Al Asayel Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, and Burj Khalifa Street, after the New Year's Eve fireworks display at Burj Khalifa. As one of the world's busiest airports, Dubai International Airport accommodated 66 million travelers last year, reaffirming its status as the top airport for international passenger traffic for the ninth consecutive year.

Dubai's RTA warns of potential traffic delays on Airport Road around Dubai International Airport's Terminals 1 and 3, coinciding with the end of the New Year holiday on January 2. The peak congestion period is expected from 4 am to 10 am, urging commuters to plan trips accordingly, depart early, or explore alternative routes. The advisory follows the reopening of Downtown Dubai routes after the New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Khalifa, with Dubai International Airport maintaining its position as the world's leading airport for international passenger traffic in the past year.