Dubai’s biometric Red-Carpet processes 745,188 travellers in eight months of 2026
Dubai: Dubai’s AI-powered Red Carpet biometric border clearance system processed 745,188 passengers in the first eight months of 2026, allowing travellers to complete immigration procedures while walking through a designated corridor without presenting a passport, boarding pass or physical documents. The service maintained a 100 per cent stop-free travel rate between January and August, as Dubai…
Dubai's cutting-edge biometric Red Carpet system processed 745,188 travelers in the first eight months of 2026, significantly cutting the average border processing time from 12.5 seconds to just 3.4 seconds—60% faster. The innovative AI-powered technology allows up to 10 travelers to be processed simultaneously through a designated corridor, eliminating the need for paper documents and physical touchpoints.
The Red Carpet system maintains a flawless 100% stop-free travel rate during this period, while smart gates handle over 60% of all passengers at Dubai International Airport. The Airport Passport Sector also expanded accessibility services for People of Determination, training 263 passport officers and facilitators to provide dedicated support for these travelers.
The Red Carpet project has garnered global attention, attracting 51 regional and international delegations and earning 15 local and international awards for innovation and excellence.
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