Dubai International sees 46m passengers in H1-2025

Total includes 22.5m in Q2-2025 despite tough Middle East crisis situation in June

Last updated: July 29, 2025 | 07:49

Manoj Nair, Business Editor and Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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Dubai reinforced its status as the 'world's leading international hub' during H1-2025.

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Dubai: Dubai International airport set another high with 46 million passengers in the first six months of 2025, up 2.3% year-on-year. It includes the 22.5 million during the April to end June period, higher by 3.1%.

"DXB's performance despite regional challenges embodies the confidence, stability and connectivity that define Dubai's position on the world stage," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, in a tweet.

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"Dubai International's first-half performance marks a significant milestone in our journey as the world's leading international hub."

Manoj NairBusiness Editor

Manoj Nair, the Gulf News Business Editor, is an expert on property and gold in the UAE and wider region, and these days he is also keeping an eye on stocks as well. Manoj cares a lot for luxury brands and what make them tick, as well as keep close watch on whatever changes the retail industry goes through, whether on the grand scale or incremental. He’s been with Gulf News for 30 years, having started as a Business Reporter. When not into financial journalism, Manoj prefers to see as much of 1950s-1980s Bollywood movies. He reckons the combo is as exciting as it gets, though many will vehemently disagree.