Abu Dhabi Airports has entered into an agreement to improve passenger flow and enhance border control and customs services across the emirates’ five airports.
This partnership with the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) introduces the ‘Smart Travel’ initiative. This system allows passengers to clear immigration in as little as seven seconds using biometric verification and smart gates.
‘Smart Travel’ aligns with Abu Dhabi Airports’ goal of providing a seamless gate-to-kerb experience in under 12 minutes, enabling travelers to quickly leave the airport and reach their destinations shortly after arrival.
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Implementation Locations
The initiative will be rolled out at these airports:
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Zayed International Airport
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Al Ain International Airport
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Al Bateen Executive Airport
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Delma Island Airport
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Sir Bani Yas Island Airport
Passenger Growth in 2024
In 2024, Abu Dhabi Airports served over 29 million passengers. The agreement with ICP aims to efficiently scale operations and meet the needs of a growing global passenger base.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony on October 6, 2025, at Zayed International Airport, attended by Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, and Mohammed Ahmed Abdullah Al Kuwaiti, Acting Director General of Ports at ICP.
