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DUBAI International (DXB) began the financial year by recording its busiest quarter in history, which, according to an official release, affirmed its role as a global aviation hub and a key driver of Dubai’s economy and Middle East’s aviation sector.
In Q1, DXB witnessed a significant surge in passenger numbers, with 23 million guests passing through its terminals, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the same period last year, the statement added.
This growth underscores DXB’s appeal to major markets and its contribution to Dubai’s prominence as an international destination for tourism and trade. Total passenger traffic for the quarter reached 23,052,060 guests, with January recording the highest traffic at 7.9 million guests. Incidentally, India remained DXB’s top destination country, with passenger traffic reaching 3.1 million guests, followed by Saudi Arabia (2m), and the UK (1.5m).
The release quoted Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports saying, “The robust growth trajectory at DXB continued in the first quarter of the year, with the hub recording some truly impressive numbers.” Griffiths thanked “in part to the proliferation of cities being added to our network by our home base carriers Emirates and flydubai, in recent months”.
Saying that as Dubai emerges as a global leader for attracting talent, businesses, and tourists from across the globe, he added, “Our focus remains on sustaining growth momentum and enhancing the overall airport experience for every guest passing through our terminals”. DXB has revised its forecast for the year to 91 million guests, which is well over its previous annual traffic record of 89.1 million in 2018.
DXB drives Dubai’s economic growth and tourism, with the city registering a 3.3% increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) valued at approximately AED 307.9 billion.
The airport’s efficient handling of ever-increasing passenger traffic and high cargo volumes supports the Emirate’s diversified economy and serves as the main gateway to Dubai, supporting its growth and international brand. With connections to 256 destinations across 102 countries through 90 international carriers, DXB strengthens Dubai’s position as a global business and logistics hub.
