124 Delays, 22 Cancellations but Dubai Airport Stays Open; ICP Warns Visitors on Visa Overstays

DXB stayed open on 16 April but recorded 124 delays and 22 cancellations. Immigration queues lengthened and hotel prices jumped as airlines juggled crew and air-space restrictions. The UAE’s ICP reiterated that overstay fines resume immediately after visa expiry, urging stranded tourists to apply for extensions or out-passes.