Dubai International Airport sees busiest month in 55 year history

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Dubai International has broken its own passenger record with 7.2 million travelers passing through its terminals in August. That’s almost a 10% increase on the same month last year. The facility, which is now into its 55th year of operation, is now the number one hub for international passengers. The Indian subcontinent topped the list of regions with highest growth in passenger numbers, followed by Western Europe and the GCC.

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