No more removing laptops or liquids from bags at Dubai Airport by 2026

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest aviation hub, is preparing for a major upgrade to its security screening process with the introduction of AI-powered baggage scanners.

By the end of 2026, travellers will no longer need to remove laptops, tablets, perfumes, creams, or liquids over 100ml from their bags during security checks.

Essa Al Shamsi, senior



vice-president for terminal operations at Dubai Airports, told Khaleej Times that the move is part of a wider plan to make the airport experience faster, easier, and less stressful for millions of passengers.

“This initiative is designed to make security checks smoother and stress-free. Passengers will be able to keep their belongings inside their bags while passing through checkpoints,”