Gulf News
Huda Ata
11 September 2026
Passenger traffic is expected to reach about 70 million in 2026 before rising further
Dubai International Airport has handled 1.5 billion passengers since opening in 1960, the Government of Dubai Media Office said on Friday, marking another milestone in the growth of one of the world’s busiest international aviation hubs.
The figure was highlighted during the second session of the Government of Dubai Media Office’s International Media Briefings, which hosted Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, for an in-depth discussion on the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector and the long-term development plans shaping its future...
