DXB welcomes 18.6m guests in Q1 2026, readies for demand rebound
Mon, 04 May 2026
Dubai International (DXB) sustained global connectivity during regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million guests, over 32,000 flights and essential cargo. With UAE airspace restored, operations are ramping up. Q1 2026 traffic reached 18.6 million guests, down 20.6% year on year.
Dubai Airports will continue ambitious expansion plans: Sheikh Hamdan
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Dubai Airports will continue to advance its expansion plans in line with the leadership's vision to shape the future of global aviation, driven by a relentless focus on innovation and excellence, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
95.2 MILLION: Dubai International passenger numbers soar 3.1%
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport.
DXB expects 10m year-end travellers
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Dubai International (DXB) is preparing for a strong year-end travel wave beginning November 27 and carrying through to 31 December 2025, with forecasts indicating over 10 million guests will pass through the airport during this period.