Airspace around the world's busiest airport for international flights was yesterday closed between 0408 and 0435 GMT "due to unauthorised drone activity," Dubai Airports said on its Twitter account.
"We are working to minimise inconvenience," it added.
"Safety is our top priority and we remind all UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators that activities are not permitted within five kilometres of any airport or landing area."
Those found guilty of flying drones within that limit are liable to heavy fines in the United Arab Emirates.
Around 100 airlines fly to more than 260 destinations from Dubai, which is also home to major carrier Emirates.
More than 78 million passengers travelled through the airport last year.
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