Dubai airport named world's best

Dubai International Airport has been named the world's best airport by the World Travel Award Organisation.

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The survey involved 2 million passengers. Dubai airport was selected from among 3,500 airports and airline companies, which participated in the competition.

Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman of the Emirates Group, said the award adds a new qualitative success to the airport's previous achievements, and mirrors the great confidence passengers have in the airport.