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In pictures: ‘Smart Tunnel’ trialled at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3

The tunnel based on Biometric recognition system replaces traditional passport control and enables travellers to complete immigration checks in just 15 seconds.

The smart tunnel was made in the UAE and could be offered to other airports around the world

Dubai airport trials ‘Smart Tunnel’ that allows passengers clear passport control in 15 seconds

Using facial recognition, the tunnel’s technology will allow the traveller to complete the passport control procedure within 15 seconds and without the need for human intervention.

GDRFA said passengers who use the new system will simply walk through the biometric recognition system without having to stamp their passports.

Roughly 20 passengers were the first to trial the new tunnel system on Wednesday.

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