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Fog in Dubai Diverts Flight at DXB, Sharjah Issues Advisory
Fog in Dubai caused one flight diversion at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday morning as mist and reduced visibility affected the UAE. Dubai Airports confirmed operations remained largely normal, while Sharjah International Airport issued a travel advisory urging
23 Feb 2026
Dubai City Terminal Project: Check In Across the City
Dubai travellers will soon skip long airport queues thanks to the new City Terminal Project, approved under the Dubai 10X Initiative. Check in at locations across the city, then travel directly to your departure hall via secure transport.
29 Jan 2026
Dubai Airport Is Now the World's Busiest, Beating Atlanta
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially become the world's busiest airport, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the first time in years. January 2026 data shows airlines allocated around 5.5 million seats at DXB versus just under 5 million at
16 Jan 2026
Dubai Airport Ticketless Parking Launches Jan 22
Dubai International Airport launches ticketless parking on January 22, 2026, through a 10-year Salik partnership. Fees are auto-deducted from your Salik e-wallet across 7,400 spaces at all terminals — no tickets, no kiosks, no queues.
13 Jan 2026
Dubai International Airport: World's Busiest Gateway
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is more than just an airport — it is the beating heart of global aviation. Ranked the world's busiest international airport for ten consecutive years, DXB welcomed a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, connecting travelers across 272
6 Sep 2025
Al Maktoum International Airport Phase 1 Set for 2032
Phase one of Al Maktoum International Airport is on track for a 2032 opening, bringing capacity for 150 million passengers a year and four concourses — setting the stage for the eventual closure of Dubai International Airport.
8 May 2025
Al Maktoum Airport Underground Train: 20-Minute Ride
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) will feature an underground train system connecting eight concourses, with journeys taking 15–20 minutes. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths made the announcement at Arabian Travel Market 2025. Phase one targets 130 million passengers
1 May 2025
DXB Sets Record: 4.3M Passengers in 15 Days
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set for its busiest January on record, forecasting 4.3 million passengers in the first 15 days of 2025 — up 8% on 2024 and 6% above pre-COVID levels. Peak day is January 3 with over 311,000 passengers.
4 Jan 2025
Dubai Airports' ZayedAndRashid Stamp Honors UAE Founders
Dubai Airports and the GDRFA are stamping passports with the #ZayedAndRashid logo, honoring UAE founding fathers Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum as part of UAE National Month 2024 celebrations through December 31.
23 Nov 2024
DXB on Track for Record Year with 68.6 Million Passengers
Dubai International Airport (DXB) processed 68.6 million passengers through September 2024, a 6.3% rise year-on-year. With 23.3 million more expected in Q4, DXB is on course to set a record annual total of around 91.8 million — the busiest year in the airport's history.
20 Nov 2024
DXB Luggage Service: Get Your Bag in Under 5 Minutes
Dubai International Airport's new baggage service centre in Terminal 2 can locate and return lost luggage in under five minutes, 24/7. Run in partnership with Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, and dnata, the free centre also handles damaged bags and left luggage for transit
2 Aug 2024
Sheikh Mohammed Reviews Dubai Airport Terminal 3 Upgrades
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 on Saturday to review ongoing upgrades and praised the UAE air travel sector's remarkable growth, as DXB recorded 23 million passengers in Q1 2024.
14 Jul 2024
DXB Eyes 120 Million Passengers: Paul Griffiths
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has outlined plans to raise DXB's annual capacity from 98 million to 120 million passengers, including new lounges, smart gate relocations, and expanded commercial zones — all designed to keep Dubai International the world's busiest airport.
28 Jun 2024