Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a travel advisory for September 5–7 due to road works near Terminals 1 and 3, which are expected to cause lane closures and traffic delays. Passengers are urged to allow extra travel time or use the Dubai Metro. The advisory coincides with high travel demand during the UAE’s long weekend holiday.
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