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Dyuti Parruck and Iryna Kinakh Spark Buzz With DXB Sighting
DXB sightings always hit celebrity watchers differently after a major reality TV premiere. Desi Bling stars Dyuti Parruck and Iryna Kinakh have triggered fresh curiosity after being spotted at Dubai International Airport, and the timing could hardly look juicier for fans wanting
26 May 2026
Dubai to Maldives Flight for $231 This September
A Dubai to Maldives flight deal at $231 one-way is live now, with a fixed departure date of September 18, 2026. That is a genuinely rare fare for this route — September is typically the cheapest month on DXB–MLE, and even then $231 is well below the seasonal average.
12 May 2026
Dubai Red Carpet Smart Corridor Clears 10 Passengers at Once
GDRFA Dubai's Red Carpet smart corridor marked its one-year anniversary at Dubai International Airport with a global innovation award — clearing passengers through biometric departures in seconds, no passport required.
11 May 2026
18 Airlines Returning to Dubai: Full Schedule 2026
18 major international airlines have confirmed their phased return dates to Dubai International Airport, with flights resuming from May through October 2026. The UAE's GCAA lifted all airspace restrictions on May 2, ending a two-month halt triggered by regional conflict-related
8 May 2026
Dubai Air Taxi 2026: Sheikh Hamdan Confirms Launch
Dubai air taxi 2026 is no longer a plan — it's official. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum confirmed on April 17 that the world's first commercial air taxi station, near Dubai International Airport, is fully built and directed it to open to the public this year.
17 Apr 2026
Dubai Travel Trends 2025: Visitors Stay Longer
Something changed in Dubai travel, and it showed up fast. Visitors are no longer treating the city as a short stop — stays are getting longer, airport traffic hit record highs, and the shift is now visible across tourism data and daily life in Dubai.
3 Apr 2026
Emirates Pets: How Dubai Became the Top Hub for Pet Travel
Emirates SkyCargo's Emirates Pets service transported more than 14,600 animals in 2025, making Dubai a global hub for international pet travel. With 24/7 specialist teams, temperature-controlled facilities at Dubai International Airport, and full IATA compliance, flying with
25 Mar 2026
Emirates Working to Resume Full Global Flights
Emirates has announced plans to restore its full global flight network within days as regional airspace gradually reopens. The Dubai-based airline is operating a reduced but growing schedule from Dubai International Airport (DXB), already serving 84 international destinations
9 Mar 2026
UAE Digital Trade Hub: E-Commerce to Hit $14bn by 2029
The UAE's e-commerce market is set to exceed AED 50.6 billion ($13.8 billion) by 2029, according to Euromonitor International and EZDubai, cementing the country's role as a global hub for digital trade and cross-border commerce.
9 Mar 2026
UAE Authorities Prioritise Safety as Normal Life Continues
UAE authorities have reassured residents that daily life can continue as normal while urging caution. NCEMA confirmed monitoring is ongoing and all measures are focused on community safety and preparedness.
3 Mar 2026
UAE Free Hotel and Rebooking Plan for Stranded Passengers
The UAE has activated a full passenger support plan covering free hotel accommodation, meals, and flight rebooking assistance for over 20,200 travellers affected by regional flight disruptions. Here is what the GCAA initiative covers and the steps passengers should take.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Delays: Government Supports Passengers
The UAE government has activated an emergency aviation support plan after flight delays and cancellations left over 20,200 passengers stranded. The GCAA is covering all hotel stays, meals, and rebooking costs at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports.
2 Mar 2026
Transit at Dubai Airport Today? Here's Where to Wait
Transiting through Dubai Airport Terminal 3 today? Concourse A has three open-access lounges — Ahlan, Marhaba, and Plaza Premium — offering food, Wi-Fi, and showers. Here's exactly where each one is and what you get.
1 Mar 2026
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
flydubai Launches Daily Dubai–Bangkok Flights to DMK
flydubai has announced double-daily flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Bangkok's Don Mueang (DMK), launching September 15, 2026. Economy Lite fares start from AED 2,500 return, boosting Dubai–Thailand tourism ties.
17 Feb 2026
DXB Sets Passenger Record With 95.2 Million in 2025
Dubai International Airport (DXB) processed 95.2 million passengers in 2025, the highest annual total ever recorded by any international airport. Forecasts project 99.5 million in 2026 as the 100-million milestone comes into reach.
12 Feb 2026
Dubai Tourism 2025: 19.59M Visitors Set New Record
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025 — a 5% year-on-year rise from 18.72 million — marking a third consecutive record year, with December alone topping 2.04 million arrivals and hotel occupancy reaching 80.7 per cent.
10 Feb 2026
Dubai Airport Stays World's Busiest International Hub
Dubai International Airport (DXB) retained its title as the world's busiest airport for international travel in 2025, logging 62.4 million international seats — 13.5 million ahead of London Heathrow — while closing within 700,000 seats of Atlanta overall.
21 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
ZestIoT & flydubai digitise aircraft turnarounds
Dubai-based airline flydubai is partnering with aviation technology provider ZestIoT to digitise aircraft turnaround processes, beginning at Dubai International Airport and expanding across its 135-destination network using AI-driven predictive analytics.
14 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
FIX Chocolate Now at Dubai Airport Terminals
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has expanded to two Dubai International Airport terminals, with pop-ups now open in Terminal 1 Concourse D and Terminal 3 Concourse B — giving travelers direct access to the viral pistachio-kunafa chocolate bars.
3 Jan 2026
Dubai International Airport Retains World's Busiest Crown
Dubai International Airport closed December 2025 at the top of worldwide traffic rankings, recording 5.5 million scheduled seats — more than any other airport on Earth. Fresh OAG data confirmed a 4% year-on-year capacity increase, cementing DXB's place as the world's busiest
30 Dec 2025
Palm Jebel Ali Construction Restarts: Dubai Daily Headlines
Dubai is moving fast and today's headlines prove it. Palm Jebel Ali construction officially reignites after years of silence, Dubai strengthens its data center dominance, the region's first integrated RV route launches, and Dubai Shopping Festival confirms discounts reaching 90
24 Dec 2025
DXB Braces for 10 Million Passengers in Record Year-End Rush
Dubai International Airport expects more than 10 million passengers between November 27 and December 31, 2025, with December set to become the busiest month in DXB's history and daily traffic crossing 300,000 on peak days.
27 Nov 2025
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
UAE Flight Cancellations: Airports Hit by Airspace Closures
UAE flight cancellations and delays are hitting all four major airports — DXB, DWC, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah — after regional airspace closures triggered by Iranian missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar. Travellers are urged to check flight status before heading to the
23 Jun 2025
DXB After Al Maktoum Airport: What Happens to Dubai's Hub?
Dubai Airport (DXB) will cease operations once Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is complete, says CEO Paul Griffiths. DWC will be five times larger than DXB and become Dubai's primary global aviation hub — freeing up the current DXB site for redevelopment.
9 Jun 2025
Dubai Chocolate Bar Earns Tourists Dhs1M Daily at DXB
Dubai Duty Free revealed tourists spend Dhs1 million every day on the viral Dubai chocolate bar from FIX Dessert Chocolatiers — the pistachio kunafa treat that hit over Dhs28 million in April 2025, topping 4% of the airport's total monthly sales.
7 May 2025
300,000 Travelers at Dubai Terminal 3 Easter Weekend
Emirates expects more than 300,000 passengers to travel through Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 over Easter weekend (April 18-21, 2025). The airline is urging travellers to check in online, drop bags the night before, and arrive at gates well ahead of departure.
19 Apr 2025
Dubai Duty Free and TerraPay Enable Digital Wallet Payments
Dubai Duty Free has partnered with TerraPay to accept instant digital wallet payments at Dubai International Airport. The deal connects DDF to over 3.7 billion mobile wallets, including Airtel Money, M-PESA, and MTN MoMo.
6 Feb 2025
DXB: World's Busiest International Airport 2024
DXB claimed the world's busiest international airport title for the second year running in 2024, recording 60.2 million seats — a 7% jump on 2023. OAG data confirm DXB leads every rival for pure international traffic, with London Heathrow second at 48.4 million seats.
20 Jan 2025
Dubai Unveils DXV: City's First Flying Taxi Vertiport
Dubai has broken ground on DXV, its first flying taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport. The 3,100 sqm facility will handle 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers a year when Joby Aviation launches its eVTOL air taxi service in 2026.
10 Jan 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 Duty Free 2024 Sales Hit Record $2.2 Billion
Dubai Duty Free closed 2024 with a record AED 7.901 billion ($2.164 billion) in annual sales — airport retail's highest-ever result. December alone contributed AED 821.9 million, boosted by a 41st-anniversary promotion that drove AED 60 million in purchases in 24 hours.
2 Jan 2025
Emirates Festive Travel Surge: December Rush Tips
Emirates is gearing up for a record festive travel season, with over 88,000 daily passenger departures expected from Dubai International Airport in December 2024 — nearly 20% more than the same period in 2023. Here's how to navigate the peak-season rush.
10 Dec 2024
DXB Braces for Record Traffic Over UAE National Day
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for record passenger volumes during the UAE National Day long weekend, from November 28 to December 4. More than 1.9 million passengers are expected to travel through the world's busiest international airport daily, with Saturday
28 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
Emirates Named Best Airline in the World at ULTRAs 2024
Emirates won Best Airline in the World at the ULTRAs 2024 Awards in London, beating 91 airlines in a poll of over 12,000 luxury and frequent international travelers. The Dubai-based carrier also racked up 20+ aviation awards this year and announced a $4 billion cabin
12 Nov 2024
flydubai Launches Daily Flights to Bhairahawa, Nepal
flydubai will begin daily flights to Bhairahawa's Gautam Buddha International Airport in Nepal from November 10, 2024, operating from Terminal 2 at Dubai International. Economy Lite fares start from AED 1,800 and Business Class from AED 3,600 return.
23 Oct 2024
Dubai Air Taxi 2026: DXB to Palm Jumeirah in 10 Minutes
Dubai's commercial air taxi service is set to launch in early 2026, operated by Joby Aviation in partnership with the RTA and Skyports Infrastructure. The eVTOL aircraft seats a pilot and four passengers, cruising at 320 km/h — cutting the DXB-to-Palm Jumeirah trip from 45
18 Sep 2024
Emirates Launches Exclusive Onboard Fragrance With VOYA
Emirates has partnered with luxury organic beauty brand VOYA to introduce exclusive fragrances across 400 daily flights. The two bespoke scents — one for men, one for women — are available free in Business and First Class lavatories, and at the Al Majlis lounge at Dubai
6 Sep 2024
flydubai Launches New Routes to Basel, Riga and Tallinn
flydubai has become the first UAE airline to fly direct to Basel, Switzerland, and is adding new Baltic routes to Riga and Tallinn from October 2024. The carrier is also expanding into Iran with new services to Kish Island and Kerman. Fares to Basel start from Dhs 1,115 one-way
9 Aug 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
DXB Expects 3.7 Million Passengers in Summer Travel Surge
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to welcome more than 3.7 million passengers between June 12 and 25, 2024, as the end of the school year triggers a summer travel rush. June 22 will be the busiest day, with up to 287,000 travellers passing through.
12 Jun 2024
Emirates Launches Flights from Dubai to Madagascar
Emirates will launch four-weekly flights from Dubai to Antananarivo, Madagascar, starting September 3, 2024. Flight EK707 operates via Seychelles on a Boeing 777-300ER, linking Madagascar to more than 140 cities across the Emirates network.
9 Jun 2024
Dubai Airport Fake Passport Detection: 366 Caught in Q1 2024
Dubai airport fake passport detection systems caught 366 passengers with fraudulent travel documents in Q1 2024 — 37 more than the same period in 2023. GDRFA officers use Retro Check e-readers and a specialist Document Examination Centre at Terminal 1 to identify forgeries
4 Jun 2024
Dubai Airport Targets 91M Passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport is targeting a record 91 million passengers in 2024, up from the previous high of 89.1 million set in 2018. DXB recorded its busiest quarter ever in Q1 2024 with 23 million passengers, an 8.4% year-on-year rise, driven by route expansion at Emirates
21 May 2024