Dubai flights, hotels and travel updates: What visitors must know
Authorities confirm safety measures and services remain operational across the emirate
DUBAI – The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has reassured visitors that the “situation in Dubai is stable, with public services continuing to operate.”
Authorities emphasised that the safety and well‑being of citizens, residents and visitors remains the UAE’s highest priority.
In a Saturday travel update, DET highlighted that government and private sector partners are working together to maintain operations and respond effectively to ongoing global disruptions.
Flights resuming
Flight operations in Dubai are gradually returning. Emirates and flydubai confirmed a limited number of flights began operating from the evening of March 2, with services expected to return in phases. Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on March 7 at 11 am to ensure passenger safety, but flights resumed shortly after.
Emirates resumes operations
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 7, 2026
Emirates will resume operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating.
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Travellers are advised to check the status of their flights directly with their airline and rely on official UAE government channels for the latest updates. Authorities recommend proceeding to the airport only after receiving confirmation from the airline, as schedules may continue to change during the normalisation process. Visitors should also ensure their contact details are updated with their airline to receive timely flight notifications.
Emirates operations
Emirates anticipates restoring 100 per cent of its global network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and operational requirements. Currently, the airline operates a reduced flight schedule, gradually increasing services amid the US‑Israel war on Iran and regional tensions. By March 7, Emirates expects to operate 106 return daily flights to 83 destinations, covering almost 60 per cent of its peacetime global network.
On March 5, the carrier transported around 30,000 passengers out of Dubai, clearing travel backlogs caused by recent disruptions. Additional flights have been deployed to high-demand markets, including 11 daily flights across five UK airports and 22 daily services across nine Indian gateways. Emirates continues to operate flights to seven American destinations, maintaining connectivity between the UAE and the United States.
Passengers with confirmed bookings may proceed to Dubai International Airport, including those transiting through the emirate, provided their connecting flights are operating. Emirates has temporarily closed all city check‑in points across Dubai until further notice. Options remain for rebooking flights on or before April 30, or requesting refunds.
Hotel support
DET said hotels have been requested to assist affected travellers by facilitating extensions to stays under existing booking conditions at a minimum, or offering better rates where possible. Hotels have been urged to ensure visitors are properly looked after throughout this period.
Tourism updates
The tourism authority is working closely with partners across the city to maintain smooth operations and support visitors. “DET is coordinating with tourism partners and suppliers to ensure services continue without disruption,” the authority stated.
Authorities continue to advise travellers to rely on verified sources for updates, including the Dubai Media Office, Emirates News Agency, Dubai Airports, Emirates and flydubai.