Dubai International Airport has seen a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its cavernous terminals in the first half of this year.
FILE - An Emirates plane taxis to a gate at Dubai International Airport at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2017. – Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its cavernous terminals in the first half of this year, putting theback on track to beat its all-time record as aviation booms after the coronavirus pandemic.
“The record-breaking performance in the first half of this year highlights our strategic importance as a global aviation hub,"said in a statement. “Dubai is at the forefront of global cities when it comes to attracting talent, businesses, and tourists from around the world — and we are proud to be the gateway to the city.”
"We have a very optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year, and we are on track to break records with 91.8 million annual guests forecasted for 2024,” Griffiths added.and the wider economic health of Dubai. The emirate and the airline rebounded quickly from the pandemic by pushing forward with tourism even as some countries more slowly came out of their pandemic crouch.
Plans call for a curving, white terminal reminiscent of the traditional Bedouin tents of the Arabian Peninsula. The airport will include five parallel runways and 400 aircraft gates, officials say. The airport now has just two runways, like Dubai International Airport.
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