page_title: Dubai International Airport
section_title: Safety and security
hierarchical_section_title: Dubai International Airport / Safety and security
caption_attribution_description: English: Dubai International Airport Français&#160;: aeroport de dubai
context_page_description: Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. It is also the fifth-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, the sixth-busiest cargo airport in the world, the busiest airport for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 movements, and the airport with the highest average number of passengers per flight. In 2017, DXB handled 88 million passengers and 2.65 million tonnes of cargo and registered 409,493 aircraft movements. In July 2019, Dubai International airport installed the largest solar energy system in the region's airports as part of Dubai's goal to reduce 30 percent of the city energy consumption by 2030.
  Dubai International Airport is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles east of Dubai and spread over an area of 7,200 acres of land. Terminal 3 is the second-largest building in the world by floor space and the largest airport terminal in the world.
  Emirates Airline has its hub airport in Dubai International and has their own terminal 3 with 3 concourses that they share with flydubai.
context_section_description: The Civil Aviation Authority of Dubai manages the overall safety and security of the airport. Pre-screening takes place in all terminals at the entrance of the airport. Iris scanning has been implemented in all UAE airports. This type of scanning prevents those deported from the UAE for serious criminal charges from returning again using fraudulent documents (UAE nationals are exempt from iris scans).
  In early 2007, Dubai Airport introduced a new type of airport screening device which not only detected weapons, but also could screen the passenger for drugs in the blood. With the new system in place, travellers entering Dubai can be jailed for four years or more if found in possession of illegal drugs (even in quantities as small as 0.001 grams (3.5×10⁻⁵ ounces)), including poppy seeds from bagels and prescription and over-the-counter medicines such as codeine. A senior Dubai judge was quoted on 11 February 2008, by Seven Days saying, "These laws help discourage anyone from carrying or using drugs. Even if the amount of illegal drugs found on someone is 0.05 grams, they will be found guilty. The penalty is a minimum four years if it is for personal use. The message is clear—drugs will not be tolerated". A number of travellers have been held pending charge while Dubai authorities test their possessions, blood and urine for any trace of contraband.
  In 2018, there were some reports from many media companies stating that Dubai airport had been attacked by drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
caption: E-gate counters at Passport Control
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