The United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) preclearance facility eliminates the need for lengthy queues upon arrival in the United States, ensuring a smooth and expedited journey for all passengers when travelling to the US from Abu Dhabi.
Following close collaboration with the US CBP, the new facility has undergone a thorough vetting process confirming all protocols, and readiness of systems, equipment and personnel. The new US CBP facility will allow passengers to complete all US immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections before departing from AUH.
The facility features a cutting-edge biometric technology platform, including facial comparison capture devices at dedicated CBP boarding gates, along with corresponding agent display devices.
Elena Sorlini, Abu Dhabi Airports managing director and chief executive officer, said: “On behalf of Abu Dhabi Airports, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our team and our partners at the US Customs and Border Protection for their exemplary and collaborative teamwork. This facility strengthens our ambition to be a leading travel hub, offering passengers a distinctive travel experience that is unparalleled in our region.
“We are incredibly proud to have completed the transition of the new US Customs and Border Protection facility to Zayed International Airport. This is a unique offering that allows us to stand out in the region as the first and only US preclearance and reaffirms our commitment to delivering world-class services and convenience to our passengers.”
The unveiling of the new US CBP facility came just days ahead of Zayed International Airport’s first anniversary celebrations.
