Originally Posted by
chinatraderjmr
Why are you waiting in any line? If you have a European or American passport (yours is Danish)?? you can go right to the E Gates (same as Global Entry in the U.S.). The first time you use it immigration will register you (takes 5 min) and from then on no more lines in immigration. Right to the Egate, IRIS scan and your thru. Why aren't more Americans or Europeans using this?? Especially if flying into T1 which is a nightmare (even with fast track).
Are you sure about that? I'm not either, but I've been confused about it for sometime now.
It appears there are Smart Gates and E-Gates. Smart Gate is available for visitors and does not require any registration. E-Gate requires either UAE citizenship or residency. Smart Gates are only available in Terminal 3, while E-gates are available in both Terminals 1 and 3.
I've waited way too long in ridiculous queues in Terminal 1, but as a US visitor I don't think I qualify for E-Gate. Someone please prove me wrong!