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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
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
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 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 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
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