Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again set a new record, having welcomed 44.9 million guests in the first six months of 2024.
The figure marks an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in guests, not only reaffirming DXB’s position as a globally-lauded international gateway, but also reiterating its central role in supporting Dubai’s economic growth. DXB is connected to 269 destinations across 106 countries, and served by 101 international airlines.
Dubai attracted 9.31 million international visitors in H1 2024, reflecting its burgeoning appeal as a global hub for talent, enterprises, and investors. These figures, recently released by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, tie in closely with the growth of Dubai’s GDP, which reached AED 115 billion in Q1 2024, up 3.2 per cent from the previous year.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, commented, “The record-breaking performance in the first half of this year highlights our strategic importance as a global aviation hub. Dubai is at the forefront of global cities when it comes to attracting talent, businesses, and tourists from around the world, and we are proud to be the gateway to the city, driving growth and enhancing the airport experience for every guest. Strong demand from key source markets such as India and the gradual but certain resurgence of markets such as China, have been instrumental in our success. We have a very optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year, and we are on track to break records with 91.8 million annual guests forecasted for 2024.”
