https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/dubai airports/ Dubai Airports News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:34:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-issues-operational-updates-following-temporary-airspace-meas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-issues-operational-updates-following-temporary-airspace-meas/ Please find below the latest operational updates at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central—Al Maktoum International (DWC) following the temporary partial closure of airspace. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-world-2025-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-world-2025-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:28:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sea-and-air-travel-take-centre-stage-at-atm-2025-as-passenger-numbers-surge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sea-and-air-travel-take-centre-stage-at-atm-2025-as-passenger-numbers-surge/ Sea and air travel have been under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week as the event welcomed international leaders from the aviation and cruise industries. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, shared updates on the latest passenger numbers as well as his fascinating perspective on the future of aviation and the airport experience. Meanwhile, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the progress made in establishing the Arabian Gulf as a premier global cruise destination. Thu, 01 May 2025 15:08:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-becomes-first-certified-autism-destination-in-the-eastern-hemisphere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-becomes-first-certified-autism-destination-in-the-eastern-hemisphere/ Dubai has officially gained recognition as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere – a designation which underscores a citywide effort to make the tourism proposition more accessible and inclusive for all residents and visitors. This achievement aligns with key priorities of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, by championing talent development, social inclusion, and quality of life, as well as the UAE Year of Community, which includes the goal of creating inclusive spaces that encourage collaboration, a sense of belonging, and shared experiences. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:33:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/king-of-instruments-a-digital-organ-experience-at-toda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/king-of-instruments-a-digital-organ-experience-at-toda/ Paul Griffiths, Professional Organist and CEO of Dubai Airports, Performs A Rare Digital Organ Concert at TODA! October 20th, 2024, The Fridge and Good Music, in collaboration with TODA, reveal the UAE’s first digital organ performance by renowned organist Paul Griffiths. Through this unique audio-visual experience, a centuries-old classical instrument takes on new life in a modern form! Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:43:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:20:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2022-saudi-arabia-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2022-saudi-arabia-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:05:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-second-quarter-propels-dxbs-h1-traffic-to-27.9m-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-second-quarter-propels-dxbs-h1-traffic-to-27.9m-passengers/ A steady surge of growth throughout the second quarter has propelled Dubai International’s (DXB) half yearly traffic to 27.9 million passengers, just 1.2 million shy of the airport’s total annual traffic last year. DXB achieved Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:08:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-prepares-to-welcome-2.4m-passengers-over-11-days/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-prepares-to-welcome-2.4m-passengers-over-11-days/ Dubai Airports has issued a passenger advisory alerting travellers about Dubai International (DXB) getting exceptionally busy over the next two weeks as a result of schools breaking for summer and the Eid Al Adha holidays. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:56:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-northern-runway-upgrade-on-track-for-completion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-northern-runway-upgrade-on-track-for-completion/ The Northern Runway upgrade at Dubai International (DXB) has surpassed its midway point on schedule, paving the way for the reopening of the runway this week. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dxbs-northern-runway-rehabilitation-programme-on-track-for-completion-on-ju/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dxbs-northern-runway-rehabilitation-programme-on-track-for-completion-on-ju/ The Northern Runway rehabilitation programme at Dubai International (DXB) has surpassed its midway point on schedule paving the way for the reopening of the runway on June 22, operator Dubai Airports has announced. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:18:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/da-to-divert-60-of-all-dxb-waste-from-landfills-by-mid-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/da-to-divert-60-of-all-dxb-waste-from-landfills-by-mid-2023/ Dubai Airports is marking the World Environment Day by kicking off a new waste management initiative that will play an integral role delivering on its commitment to keep 60% of all waste from Dubai International (DXB) from entering landfills by the middle of 2023. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-transport-links-running-between-dwc-and-dxb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-transport-links-running-between-dwc-and-dxb/ During the closure of the Northern Runway at Dubai International (DXB), a number of flights are being redirected to Dubai World Central (DWC) to ensure minimal operational disruption. During this time, Dubai Airports has announced multiple transport services between the two airports to cater to all travellers. Mon, 30 May 2022 08:26:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-airport-records-busiest-quarter-since-2020-with-13.6m-p/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-airport-records-busiest-quarter-since-2020-with-13.6m-p/ Dubai International has recorded the busiest quarter since 2020 with 13.6m passengers in the first quarter of 2022, indicating that traffic recovery is gaining momentum at the world’s busiest international hub. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:35:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2022-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2022-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks to Phil Blizzard about the way air traffic is steadily increasing and what they are doing in terms of sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:51:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-close-dxbs-northern-runway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-close-dxbs-northern-runway/ Dubai Airports confirms plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway between 9 May and 22 June 2022 to carry out complete refurbishment that will ensure continued safety and efficient operations. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:15:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2022-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2022-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:42:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-to-promote-expo-2020-to-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-to-promote-expo-2020-to-passengers/ Dubai Airports and Expo 2020 Dubai have teamed up to give the more than 120,000 passengers who connect through Dubai International every day a sneak preview of the event. The initiative aims to provide compelling reasons for them to return to Dubai to attend the expo next year. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:07:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-with-the-leadership-team-of-the-dubai-airshow-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-with-the-leadership-team-of-the-dubai-airshow-2019/ Phil Blizzard talks to the leadership team from the Dubai Airshow ahead of the 2019 event. Take a look for predictions from Michele van Akelijen, managing director of show organisers Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, and Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:27:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dubai-airports-offers-half-year-report-from-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dubai-airports-offers-half-year-report-from-dubai/ Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, takes a look at some of the highlights from the first six months of this year at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:05:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/runway-repairs-see-dubai-international-passenger-numbers-slip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/runway-repairs-see-dubai-international-passenger-numbers-slip/ The closure of one of DXB’s two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6 per cent year-on-year. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:01:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-seizes-opportunity-for-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-seizes-opportunity-for-growth/ Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period in 2018. The increase follows the transfer of some flights by a number of airlines during the closure of Dubai International’s southern runway for rehabilitation from April 16th to May 30th. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:40:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goair-joins-rollcall-at-dubai-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goair-joins-rollcall-at-dubai-international-airport/ The world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic has expanded its connectivity to a new destination with the arrival of GoAir’s inaugural flight from Kannur in the south Indian state of Kerala. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:16:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-new-dubai-international-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-new-dubai-international-connections/ Dubai International has welcomed Air India’s inaugural flights from the cities of Indore and Kolkata (Calcutta). The thrice weekly service from Indore is the first international flight out of the city, which is the commercial capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:42:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-moves-towards-solar-powered-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-moves-towards-solar-powered-future/ Dubai Airports and Etihad Energy Services Company have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 – the largest at any airport in the region. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:45:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-rolls-out-realtimedxb-software/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-rolls-out-realtimedxb-software/ Upping the ante on enhancing the customer experience at Dubai International, operator Dubai Airports has launched a high-tech system that monitors airport operations in real-time and visualises traffic flows to support consistently smooth operations at the airport. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:08:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-to-pick-up-slack-during-dubai-international-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-to-pick-up-slack-during-dubai-international-upgrade/ Dubai World Central will see the number of passenger flights skyrocket by 700 per cent as it takes on additional traffic during the 45-day period when the southern runway at Dubai International is closed for a complete refurbishment. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:14:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-one-billionth-visitor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-one-billionth-visitor/ Dubai International has given its billionth visitor a warm welcome after his arrival this morning. Nine-year-old Arjun and his family arrived from Orlando, Florida, on Emirates flight EK220. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:02:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-dubai-world-central-flights-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-dubai-world-central-flights-this-week/ Starting from October 28th, Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow Sheremetyevo and Dubai World Central, the airline’s second destination in the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-breaks-passengers-record-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-breaks-passengers-record-in-august/ Dubai has 8.37 million reasons to celebrate after that number of customers passed through the world’s number one international airport Dubai International in August, setting a new global standard and surpassing the airport’s former record of 8.23 million set in August 2017. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:09:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-celebrates-58th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-celebrates-58th-anniversary/ When Dubai opened a tiny terminal building and an 1,800-foot-long compacted sand runway 58 years ago on September 30, 1960, nobody realised that it was the first step in what was to become one of the most inspiring journeys in aviation history. Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:59:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hard-rock-cafe-set-for-dubai-international-opening-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hard-rock-cafe-set-for-dubai-international-opening-in-november/ The new location will feature a licensed restaurant, grab and go food, live entertainment, rock memorabilia and a Rock Shop loaded with its world-famous merchandise. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:46:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/griffiths-offers-half-year-update-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/griffiths-offers-half-year-update-at-dubai-international/ Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths has provided an update on the first half of 2018. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:42:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-relentless-assent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-relentless-assent/ Dubai International has recorded its second busiest month ever, surpassing the eight million passenger mark in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:29:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-reports-robust-increase-in-traffic-for-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-reports-robust-increase-in-traffic-for-june/ Propelled by a double-digit surge in traffic in June, passenger numbers at Dubai International topped 43.7 million in the first half of 2018, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 05:05:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-36.9m-passengers-in-early-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-36.9m-passengers-in-early-2018/ Dubai International welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:46:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/busiest-day-of-the-year-at-the-busiest-airport-in-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/busiest-day-of-the-year-at-the-busiest-airport-in-the-world/ At Dubai International, an airport where close to 90 million passengers are expected to visit this year, every day is a busy one, but there are peak times where operations are stretched and even the busiest airport in the world needs additional preparation to ensure a smooth journey for all customers. Find out how the airport prepares to greet its thousands of visitors. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:46:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-sees-marginal-increase-in-traffic-for-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-sees-marginal-increase-in-traffic-for-april/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International reached 7.6 million in April, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Mon, 28 May 2018 06:25:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-signs-with-iata-to-rollout-smart-security/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-signs-with-iata-to-rollout-smart-security/ In a move that will enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at security check points at Dubai International and Dubai World Central, operator Dubai Airports has signed memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association and Airports Council International to become part of their joint initiative on Smart Security. Tue, 15 May 2018 06:20:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-maintains-leading-airport-status/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-maintains-leading-airport-status/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International grew year-on-year by 4.5 per cent, after 7.85 million passengers travelled through the airport during March. Thu, 03 May 2018 06:58:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tranzeet-dxb-joins-dining-options-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tranzeet-dxb-joins-dining-options-at-dubai-international/ Satisfying that last-minute craving for a taste of Dubai right before jumping on a plane is now very easy as Dubai Airports welcomes Tranzeet DXB to the family. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 03:09:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-nearly-seven-passengers-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-nearly-seven-passengers-in-february/ Dubai International welcomed nearly seven million passengers in February, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:12:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dubai-international-hotel-a-royal-suite-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dubai-international-hotel-a-royal-suite-a/ A stay at the Dubai International Hotel was the ideal way to start a holiday, especially when the Emirates flight to Birmingham departed at 07:25, reports Phil Blizzard for Breaking Travel News. Sun, 04 Mar 2018 07:52:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudigulf-airlines-lands-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudigulf-airlines-lands-at-dubai-international/ Dubai Airports today welcomed the inaugural flight of SaudiGulf Airlines at Dubai International’s Terminal 1. The first plane was greeted with a traditional water salute followed by a cake cutting ceremony. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:20:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slight-drop-in-passenger-numbers-for-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slight-drop-in-passenger-numbers-for-dubai-international/ DXB welcomed a total of 7,960,146 passengers in January, a small reduction of one per cent compared to 8,037,008 recorded in January 2017 when passenger volumes were boosted due to Chinese New Year. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:31:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-close-southern-runway-for-maintenance-in-early-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-close-southern-runway-for-maintenance-in-early-2019/ Dubai Airports today confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s southern runway for a 45-day period in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive upgrade designed to boost safety, service and capacity levels. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:01:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-changes-boost-traffic-at-dubai-world-central/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-changes-boost-traffic-at-dubai-world-central/ A change in UAE regulations offering Russian visitors visas on arrival propelled traffic upward at Dubai World Central to more than 900,000 passengers in 2017. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:14:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-welcomes-new-smart-gates-to-terminal-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-welcomes-new-smart-gates-to-terminal-1/ Dubai Airports has marked the completion of the installation of new and enhanced smart gates at Dubai International Terminal 1. Dubai Airports also recently joined Dubai’s aviation community in signing a pledge to purchase only ‘green vehicles’ going forward. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:06:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-retains-international-traveller-top-spot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-retains-international-traveller-top-spot/ Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one airport for international passengers for the fourth consecutive year with annual traffic for 2017 reaching 88.2 million passengers, according to the annual traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:29:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-welcome-own-time-out-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-welcome-own-time-out-title/ In a world-first, Dubai Airports and ITP Media Group have joined forces to launch Time Out DXB, a new media brand with the opportunity to engage with the 90 million passengers that pass through the world’s leading international airport every year. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:21:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-joker-appointed-to-new-corporate-affairs-role-with-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-joker-appointed-to-new-corporate-affairs-role-with-dubai-airports/ Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has announced the appointment of Majed Al Joker as executive vice president, corporate affairs, in a move that reaffirms Dubai Airports’ ongoing commitment to develop and promote emergent Emirati leaders. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:49:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-6.9m-passengers-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-6.9m-passengers-in-october/ Dubai International welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 06:18:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-develops-cargo-role-in-united-arab-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-develops-cargo-role-in-united-arab-emirates/ Cargo traffic at Dubai World Central grew 9.1 per cent during the first nine months of the year, according to the traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. DWC handled a total of 704,735 tonnes of freight year to date September, an increase of 9.1 per cent compared to 645,698 tonnes during the corresponding period in 2016. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:06:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passengers-climb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passengers-climb/ Dubai International welcomed 6.4 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic at DXB reached 6,420,208 passengers compared to 6,250,810 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 2.7 per cent. Year to date, passenger numbers at DXB have risen 6.8 per cent to 69,366,094 compared to 64,947,684 recorded during the first ten months of 2015. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 08:58:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-counts-cost-of-drone-activity-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-counts-cost-of-drone-activity-in-dubai/ Numerous unauthorised drone incursions in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport are costing Emirates Airline millions of dirhams, reports Phil Blizzard in the United Arab Emirates. Flight diversions and network disruptions due to these activities in airspace around Dubai International airport impact thousands of passengers each year reveals Adel Al Redha, Emirates chief operations officer. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:41:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-adds-a380-facilities-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-adds-a380-facilities-at-dubai-international/ Dubai Airports has announced it has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s Concourse C to enable the facility to accommodate Emirates’ growing fleet of superjumbos. The project will increase the number of Code F gates at Concourse C from three to 13, bringing the total number of A380 gates at DXB to 47, more than any other airport in the world. Concourse C became a part of the Terminal 3 complex used exclusively by Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates and its partner Qantas, following the opening of the US$ 1.2 billion Concourse D in February earlier this year. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:38:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-opens-premium-lounge-at-dubai-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-opens-premium-lounge-at-dubai-airport/ Qatar Airways Group is opening a new Premium Lounge at Dubai International Airport, providing passengers travelling between Qatar and the emirate with an exclusive retreat while waiting in the ultra-modern Concourse D. Presently, Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:44:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-prepares-to-open-councourse-d/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-prepares-to-open-councourse-d/ The countdown to the opening of Dubai International’s AED1.9 billion Concourse D has begun as operator Dubai Airports has invited members of the public to volunteer as ‘passengers’ and help test the operational readiness of the new facility on February 6. Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:49:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-climbs-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-climbs-at-dubai-international/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International registered a year on year increase of 8.1 per cent in November 2015, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:28:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/dubai-airport-opens-area-dedicated-to-families/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/dubai-airport-opens-area-dedicated-to-families/ Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers a new area at Dubai International’s Terminal 3 loaded with facilities and created specially for families. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:19:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-invest-us1.2bn-in-terminal-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-invest-us1.2bn-in-terminal-expansion/ Dubai Airports has confirmed that its US$ 1.2 billion investment in new and upgraded facilities for the over 110 international airlines that operate from Dubai International’s Terminals 1 and 2 will deliver a significantly enhanced customer experience when construction and testing is completed. Concourse D, when it opens later this year, will become the new US$517 million home to nearly 100 airlines that currently occupy Concourse C. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:08:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-launches-new-car-rental-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-launches-new-car-rental-platform/ Dubai Airports has teamed up with rentalcars.com to provide passengers with an easy and cost effective way to rent a car directly from the Dubai Airports website. The new multi-lingual service – available in English and Arabic – allows customers to browse and select rental options in more than 160 countries and 28,000 locations. The page also provides a list of car rental companies available at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central, with a link to a map of the two airports. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:10:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-mobile-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-mobile-app/ Dubai Airports has introduced a new mobile app that puts all the information passengers need to easily navigate one of the world’s leading international airports at their fingertips, guiding them from check-in to boarding. The app incorporates information from both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central and is available in English and Arabic. Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-stays-high-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-stays-high-at-dubai-international/ Passenger traffic through Dubai’s main airport dropped 2.9 percent from the previous year to 5.16 million people in July, as construction work temporarily reduced its capacity, operator Dubai Airports has revealed. Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:18:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-returns-to-full-operations-following-partial-closure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-returns-to-full-operations-following-partial-closure/ Dubai Airports successfully resumed full operations at Dubai International earlier following the reopening of the northern runway. At the same time flights that had temporarily moved to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central while the runway upgrades were underway have now returned to Dubai International. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:58:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-dining-portfolio-for-concourse-d/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-dining-portfolio-for-concourse-d/ Dubai Airports has revealed an exciting line-up of restaurants and coffee shops for Concourse D, the new home of more than 100 airlines that fly to Dubai International, elevating the airport’s dining experience to a new level. Construction of Concourse D is well underway with the facility’s opening slated for the first quarter of 2015. Sat, 07 Jun 2014 08:27:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports speaks to Breaking Travel News at AHIC 2014 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:14:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2014-hainan-interview-with-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc-2014-hainan-interview-with-paul-griffiths-ceo-dubai-airports/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports at WTTC 2014. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:29:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-set-to-launch-runway-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-set-to-launch-runway-upgrade/ Dubai Airports has confirmed that all systems are go for a comprehensive runway upgrade project set to be launched at Dubai International on May 1st, 2014 to boost safety, service and capacity levels. The upgrade work will last 80 days during which the runways will be closed alternatively – the southern runway from May 1st to May 31st, and the northern runway from May 31st to July 20th, 2014. Sun, 13 Apr 2014 09:04:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-paul-griffiths-chief-executive-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-paul-griffiths-chief-executive-dubai-airports/ Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths talks to Phil Blizzard about the development plans for the newly opened Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central which could see passenger numbers topping 200 million per year. He also outlines the growth of Dubai International Airport which is seeing a 24 per cent increase in passenger numbers and being based in the centre of the city could soon run out of space. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:28:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/btn-reports-al-maktoum-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/btn-reports-al-maktoum-international-airport/ Breaking Travel News presenter Phil Blizzard reports as Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai receives its first commercial passengers. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-paul-griffiths-chief-executive-dubai-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-paul-griffiths-chief-executive-dubai-airport/ Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths talks to Phil Blizzard about the development plans for the newly opened Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central which could see passenger numbers topping 200 million per year. He also outlines the growth of Dubai International Airport which is seeing a 24 per cent increase in passenger numbers and being based in the centre of the city could soon run out of space. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:40:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-to-see-strong-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-to-see-strong-growth/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world’s second busiest airport for international passengers, rose 13.1 per cent in September, according to the latest traffic statistics issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic in September totalled 5,407,326, an increase of 13.1 per cent compared to 4,780,394 during the corresponding month in 2012. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-maktoum-international-opens-at-dubai-world-central/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-maktoum-international-opens-at-dubai-world-central/ Dubai’s second airport, Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central, has opened to passengers with the arrival of the first commercial flight. Phil Blizzard reports for Breaking Travel News on the inauguration by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, and the arrival of the first Wizz Air flight from Budapest. Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:34:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-passenger-number-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-continues-passenger-number-growth/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world’s second busiest airport for international passengers, rose 6.1 per cent in July, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger traffic in July reached 5,310,361, an increase of 6.1 per cent compared to 5,006,155 during the corresponding month in 2012. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:33:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-invites-fb-and-retail-service-bids-for-concourse-d/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-invites-fb-and-retail-service-bids-for-concourse-d/ Dubai Airports is inviting bids from food and beverage operators and selective retail-service providers for the award of concessions in Concourse D at Dubai International. Construction of Concourse D is well underway with the facility’s opening slated for 2015. Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:38:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-upgrade-runways-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-to-upgrade-runways-in-2014/ Dubai Airports will conduct an extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International (DXB) during an 80 day period commencing May 1, 2014. Sat, 18 May 2013 11:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/majid-sultan-al-joker-vice-president-operations-dubai-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/majid-sultan-al-joker-vice-president-operations-dubai-airports/ Majid Sultan Al Joker, vice president, operations, Dubai Airports, UAE speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. Sat, 11 May 2013 05:15:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-to-lengthen-runways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-to-lengthen-runways/ Dubai Airports has announced it will conduct an extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International during an 80 day period commencing May 1st, 2014. To safeguard service levels while the work is taking place, scheduled passenger flights at its hub airport will be reduced and all freighter, charter and general aviation flights will be diverted to Dubai World Central. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:36:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-confirmed-as-leading-a380-hub/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-confirmed-as-leading-a380-hub/ Dubai International has taken the top spot as leading hub for A380 operations, according to published airline industry flight schedule data for 2012. This is the latest coup for Dubai International, which has become fastest growing airport in 2012 according to OAG statistics. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:27:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-to-open-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-world-central-to-open-in-october/ Dubai Airports has announced Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers on October 27th, 2013 when launch carriers nasair and Wizz Air commence operations into the emirate’s second airport. nasair plans to operate over 50 flights per week between Dubai and a number of destinations in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:17:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-moves-up-international-league-table/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-moves-up-international-league-table/ Dubai International has been confirmed as the world’s second busiest airport for international passenger traffic, moving ahead of Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport for the first time. Since the start of the year Dubai International has moved up two positions in the global rankings and now has London Heathrow’s title as the world’s busiest international airport firmly within its sights. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:13:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-continued-growth-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-sees-continued-growth-in-february/ Dubai International passenger numbers continued to soar in February with 5.08 million customers passing through the facility up 11.4 per cent from the same period in 2012, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic totalled 5,080,360 in February up from 4,561,147 recorded during the same month in 2012. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:57:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-freezone-expansion-to-finish-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-freezone-expansion-to-finish-in-2015/ Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) has secured $136m (AED500m) worth of financing options from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to help expand its key offices buildings, business centre and food court. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:24:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-month-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-month-at-dubai-international/ Dubai International has begun 2013 in top gear, setting yet another monthly record by welcoming, for the first time, more than 5.5 million passengers in a single month. According to the traffic report issued by Dubai Airports today, passenger traffic rose 14.6 per cent to 5,559,760 in January 2013, up from 4,852,139 in the same month in 2012. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-concouse-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-unveils-concouse-a/ Dubai Airports and Emirates have completed the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at Dubai International. The new concourse is expected to boost capacity at Dubai International from 60 million to 75 million passengers per year. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:14:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-moves-to-third-in-world-airport-rankings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-moves-to-third-in-world-airport-rankings/ Following its busiest month and year on record, Dubai International has taken over as the world’s third ranked airport for international passenger numbers, vaulting ahead of Hong Kong International Airport in the global rankings. According to the annual traffic report issued today by Dubai Airports, passenger traffic surged 13.2 per cent to 57,684,550 in 2012, up from 50,977,960 passengers recorded during 2011. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:59:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-welcomes-first-a380s-to-concourse-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airport-welcomes-first-a380s-to-concourse-a/ Dubai Airports has announced the phased opening of Concourse A, the world’s first A380 facility at Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with four of its 20 contact gates being brought into operation from today. Scheduled for departure at 14:30 from Dubai to Heathrow, London became Concourse A’s first flight, ushering in a new era in Dubai’s aviation history. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passenger-traffic-climbs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passenger-traffic-climbs/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International is set to surpass the projected target of 56.5 million for the year, as the hub racked up another month of double digit growth this November, according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports. The airport operator also revealed that traffic is forecast to reach 66 million in 2013. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:16:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-tests-first-purpose-built-a380-concourse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airports-tests-first-purpose-built-a380-concourse/ Dubai Airports has conducted the first operational trial involving members of the public, to test the readiness of the newly built Concourse A – the first purpose-built A380 facility in the world. Situated at Dubai International Terminal 3, the major trial follows a comprehensive series of preliminary exercises that were carried out at the facility in recent weeks with the participation of employees of the airport and its partners. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:24:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traffic-surges-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traffic-surges-at-dubai-international/ Dubai International has recorded double digit growth in passenger numbers in September, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. Dubai International is the fourth busiest international aviation hub in the world. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:21:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fog-causes-disruption-at-dubai-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fog-causes-disruption-at-dubai-international-airport/ As many as 50 flights have been diverted from Dubai International Airport following the closure of both runways. Operator Dubai Airports said the airport was closed at 06:45 resulted in the diversion of flights to a number of airports in the region including Dubai World Central, Al Ain, Doha Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Muscat and Bahrain among others. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:55:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passenger-traffic-surges-20-per-cent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passenger-traffic-surges-20-per-cent/ Passenger numbers at Dubai International exceeded the 4.5 million mark for the seventh time this year, according to the August traffic report issued by airport operator Dubai Airports. The large growth rate was mainly attributed to fluctuating travel patters during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in August. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:01:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alpha-numeric-system-implemented-at-dubai-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alpha-numeric-system-implemented-at-dubai-international/ A new alpha-numeric system has been installed at Dubai International in a bid to make it easier for passengers to find their way around. The updating and conversion of existing signage was the first phase of a longer term project. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:55:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-airport-surpasses-5-million-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-airport-surpasses-5-million-passengers/ Dubai International has revealed that its passenger figures for July grew by 6% as it surpassed the five million passenger mark for the first time in its history. Europe, Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent were key markets for growth. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:06:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-internationals-concourse-3-to-welcome-world-class-cuisine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-internationals-concourse-3-to-welcome-world-class-cuisine/ Dubai International’s new purpose-built A380 facility, Concourse 3, is set to become a destination in its own right with the introduction of leading food and beverage concepts. Ranging from Giraffe - the popular international family restaurant which will open its first outlet in the Middle East at Dubai International - to trusted brands such as Paul, Dubai Airports has assembled a portfolio of 16 public food outlets and bars. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:46:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passes-latest-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-passes-latest-milestone/ Passenger traffic at Dubai International crossed the 4.5 million mark for the fourth consecutive month, according to the April traffic report issued by Dubai Airports. Dubai International is the fourth busiest hub for international passengers and freight in the world. Tue, 29 May 2012 10:07:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-in-olympic-focus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-in-olympic-focus/ Dubai International has unveiled a photographic exhibition by British artist Gabriella Sancisi celebrating the UAE’s top sportsmen and women most likely to represent their country at the 2012 Olympic Games in London in July. Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/annual-traffic-at-dubai-airports-to-reach-98m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/annual-traffic-at-dubai-airports-to-reach-98m/ Annual aircraft movements in Dubai are expected to increase to 560,000 by 2020, when over 98 million passengers and over four million tonnes of air freight will pass through the emirate’s airports, a research study revealed. The total aircraft movements, including local and foreign airlines, general aviation, private operators and freighters, in the UAE will surge to 620,000 in 2012 and 663,000 by 2013, according to the study on the GCC airports performance and future growth trends and projections. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:34:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concourse-3-testing-programme-underway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concourse-3-testing-programme-underway/ With construction of the purpose-built A380 facility - Concourse 3 - on track for completion at the end of 2012, Dubai Airports has launched an intensive operational readiness programme to prepare the new facility for its opening in the first quarter of 2013. Tue, 01 May 2012 10:09:50 +0000