Dubai International (DXB) has seen its passenger traffic surge to 95.6 per cent of 2019 levels, as it recorded over 21.2 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023.
This shows a 55.8 per cent increase compared to the first quarter of 2022, with March being the busiest month, welcoming 7.3 million passengers.
DXB continues to be the world's busiest international hub, with 234 destinations across 99 countries operated by 89 scheduled international carriers.
India remained the top destination country for DXB, followed by Saudi Arabia, UK and Pakistan.
DXB's CEO, Paul Griffiths, said the airport's performance has exceeded expectations and the outlook for the remainder of the year remains positive.
DXB have also had to revise their original 78 million forecast target to 83.6 million passengers.
Speaking to ARN News, Griffiths says it may rise even further.
OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices jumped - and then retreated - following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.
The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its status as a leading force and key player in the digital nomad economy, rising to second place globally as a top destination for digital nomads in 2025.
A walkout by French air traffic controllers to protest against staff shortages and ageing equipment forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights on Thursday, just as the summer season gets under way.
Abu Dhabi’s economy continues to show strong momentum in 2025, with new data from the Statistics Centre–Abu Dhabi revealing a GDP of AED 291 billion in the first quarter, up 3.4 per cent year-on-year.
Dubai has launched a programme for first-time home buyers, aiming to make homeownership more accessible and affordable by facilitating priority access to new launches, preferential pricing and tailored mortgage solutions.
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