Dubai International Airport sets new record with 95.2 million travelers.

Dubai International Airport reached a new peak. It handled 95.2 million passengers in 2025. This sets a massive new record.

DXB remains the world's busiest airport. Officials announced the figures on Wednesday. The growth shows Dubai's economic strength.

Drivers of Growth

The city is booming right now. Tourism and real estate are growing. Dubai saw 19.6 million tourists last year.

This was a five percent increase. It is the third record year. The city attracts many global visitors.

Emirates is the main airline here. It powers the Dubai Inc network. The carrier connects the whole world.

CEO Paul Griffiths spoke about success. He said record traffic is normal. The airport is now very busy.

Traffic and Market Data

In 2024, DXB saw 92.3 million. The year before had 86.9 million. Pre-pandemic levels were much lower.

India is the top destination market. It had 11.9 million passengers. Saudi Arabia followed with 7.5 million.

The UK had 6.3 million travelers. The airport serves 108 different airlines. They fly to 291 global cities.

According to Dubai Airports, efficiency is high. The facility manages huge crowds daily. It serves as a global gateway.

Future Expansion Plans

Dubai is more than a layover. People come here to stay now. However, the city faces some challenges.

Traffic and costs are rising quickly. This affects locals and foreign workers. The city must manage this growth.

Plans for the future are big. Operations will move to Al Maktoum. This airport is 45 kilometers away.

It will get a huge upgrade. The move should happen by 2032. The project costs 35 billion dollars.

Al Maktoum has plenty of space. It hosts the biennial Dubai Airshow. The facility will handle future growth.

Industry data from IATA shows rising demand. Middle East hubs are growing fast. DXB is currently reaching its limits.

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