As thousands of Muslims across the UAE prepare for the sacred journey of Hajj, Dubai Airports is stepping up in a big way. 

A detailed operational plan has been launched at DXB to support over 3,000 pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year - all the while managing the pressures of the expected summer travel surge and Eid Al Adha.

Georgia found out more from Essa Al Shamsi, SVP of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports.

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