Dubai airport braces for peak period; 3.4 million travellers expected as summer break ends

Dubai International (DXB), the world's busiest international airport, on Wednesday said it will handle 3.43 million guests over the next 13 days, as residents return from their summer holidays.

“With daily traffic averaging 264,000, DXB will manage more than half a million guests between August 31 and September 1, with the latter expected to be the busiest day of the peak, accommodating 291,000 guests. Dubai Airports is collaborating with airlines, control authorities, and service partners to ensure a seamless journey for all,” Dubai Airports said.

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Earlier this month, Dubai International (DXB) announced welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year.

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Marking an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in guests, DXB has established its position as a globally preferred gateway, boosted by strong connectivity with key international markets, while reaffirming its central role in supporting Dubai's economic growth.

Dubai attracted 9.31 million international visitors in H1 2024, reflecting its burgeoning appeal as a global hub for talent, enterprises, and investors. These figures, recently released by Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, tie in closely with the growth of Dubai's GDP, which reached Dh115 billion in Q1 2024, up 3.2 per cent from the previous year.

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Waheed Abbas is Assistant Editor, covering real estate, aviation and other business stories that directly affect the lives of UAE consumers. He frequently reports human interest stories, too.