TRAFFIC
Dubai International passengers
Passengers handled at Dubai International in the latest reported period (Dubai Airports).
Latest
13,000,000 passengers
Q2 2026
World
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Q2 2026
12-month average
20,680,000 passengers
2026 outlook
70,000,000 passengers
2026 · 70,000,000 passengers–70,000,000 passengers
Sources (10)
Actuals: published series only. Projections: published forecast rows only; annual points, not monthly estimates. Mid & Emerging Markets.
Dubai Airports via Arabian Business, Q1 2024
Dubai Airports via Khaleej Times, Q2 2024
Dubai Airports via The National, Q2 2025
Dubai Airports via Virgin Radio Dubai, Q3 2025
Dubai Airports via Arab News, Q1 2026
Why it matters
The world's busiest international airport and a barometer for Gulf transfer traffic.
Places
United Arab Emirates
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