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2019

<p style="text-align: justify;">DXB achieves Level 3 of ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.</p>

Authorised meeting point

A designated space within the terminal for guest reception, aligned with DXB’s operational and security standards

DXB Airline startup checklist

DXB Airline startup checklist

2025

DXB retains its position as the world’s number one airport for international passenger traffic for the 11<sup>th</sup> consecutive year. <br /><br />DXB leads ACI’s 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East

2021

<p style="text-align:justify;">DXB reopens Terminal 1 and Concourse D on 24 June after 15 months. The facilities were closed on 25 March, 2020 following the suspension of operations at DXB as part of the measures to control the spread of Covid-19.</p>

1998

<p style="text-align: justify;">Terminal 2 was opened, increasing DXB’s capacity by 2 million passengers per annum.</p>

2020

<p style="text-align:justify;">Operations at DXB are partially suspended on 25 March as part of measures by UAE authorities to combat the spread of COVID-19.</p>

2022

<p style="text-align:justify;">Dubai Airports completes the 45-day rehabilitation project for DXB's northern runway on 22 June.</p>

Over a decade of global leadership

<p><strong>In 2025, DXB welcomed 95.2 million guests, our highest-ever annual traffic </strong>and the most international passengers handled in a year by any airport in history.</p><p>DXB is the most connected hub in the Asia Pacific and Middle East with connections to <strong>291 destinations via 108 international carriers.</strong> The main gateway to Dubai, DXB is driven by innovation, powered by people, and defined by a guest experience that’s second to none.</p>

2014

<p style="text-align: justify;">DXB welcomes 70.4 million passengers in 2014 to become the world’s number 1 airport for international passenger traffic.</p>

2024

<p style="text-align:justify;">DXB retains its position as the world's number one airport for international passenger traffic for the 10<sup>th</sup> year running.</p>

2026

<p>DXB is ranked the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, marking its 12<sup>th</sup> consecutive year at number one.</p>

1970

<p style="text-align: justify;">The 70s witnessed many developments across DXB, starting with a new three-storey terminal building, a new control tower, additional taxiways, lengthening of the runway, extension of aprons, airfield lighting and landing instrument.</p>

1983

<p style="text-align: justify;">Dubai Duty Free began operations at DXB. From an annual turnover of US$20 million in its inaugural year, DDF has grown to acquire the status of the world’s single largest airport retailer with a turnover of US$2.16 billion in 2023.</p>

2023

<p style="text-align: justify;">DXB received accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) under its Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative that recognises global airports’ commitment to accessible travel operations.</p>

2008

<p style="text-align: justify;">Dubai Airports opened the much-awaited DXB Terminal 3 was opened for the exclusive use of Emirates airline. The terminal expanded the airport’s annual passenger capacity to 60 million and the aviation industry worldwide </p>

2009

<p style="text-align: justify;">Passenger traffic surpasses the 40 million-mark making DXB the world’s fastest growing airport among top 50 hubs.<br><br> Work begins on Concourse A and Terminal 2 undergoes refurbishment for the launch of flydubai, Dubai’s second carrier.</p>

2020

<p style="text-align:justify;">DXB becomes one of the first major hubs globally to reopen on 7 July after partial suspension of operations on 25 March (special flights, repatriation operations and cargo flights continued throughout).</p>

Airport facilities

DXB’s world-class facilities include the $1.2 billion Concourse D, a state-of-the-art facility serving all international airlines that operate into Terminal 1. Other key facilities include Concourse A – the world’s first and largest purpose-built A380 facility that is one of the three Concourses used exclusively by Emirates

Commitment to excellence

At Dubai Airports, we're not just overseeing Dubai's two airports, DXB and DWC – we're shaping the future of global aviation. With a commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence, we balance the needs of diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and maintain our airports' operational resilience

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