Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Dubai International Airport (DXB) kicked off the year with its busiest quarter ever, reinforcing its position as a major global aviation center and a crucial contributor to both Dubai’s economy and the aviation sector in the Middle East. In the first quarter, DXB experienced a notable rise in passenger traffic, with 23 million travelers moving through its terminals—an 8.4% increase over the same period last year.
This surge highlights DXB’s strong pull in major markets and its role in bolstering Dubai’s status as a key international hub for tourism and commerce. The total passenger count for the quarter was 23,052,060, with January seeing the peak traffic of 7.9 million guests.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports commented, “The robust growth trajectory at DXB continued in the first quarter of the year, with the hub recording some truly impressive numbers. Thanks in part to the proliferation of cities being added to our network by our home base carriers Emirates and flydubai, in recent months. As Dubai emerges as a global leader for attracting talent, businesses, and tourists from across the globe, our focus remains on sustaining growth momentum and enhancing the overall airport experience for every guest passing through our terminals.
With a strong start to Q2 and an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year, we have revised our forecast for the year to 91 million guests, surpassing our previous annual traffic record of 89.1 million in 201.
