Dubai Airports News
Dubai Airports issues operational updates following temporary airspace measure
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.
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.
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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.
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!
Strong second quarter propels DXB’s 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
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.
Dubai Airport’s 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.
DXB’s Northern Runway Rehabilitation programme on track for completion on June 22
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.
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.