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Dubai Airports projects 70 million passengers this year as traffic recovers, CEO says

Dubai Airports now anticipates approximately seventy million passengers this year. This revised target follows earlier disruptions from regional conflict and airspace closures. Passenger numbers have recovered to seventy-eight percent of pre-war levels. European carriers are resuming flights, supporting the updated projection for the year. Further growth is expected as new…

The Economic Times

War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed

Dubai’s global aviation hub credentials have been stress-tested by the Iran war this year. While geopolitical volatility prevails, the speed of its operational recovery suggests those risks may not be sufficient to alter the emirate’s long-term role in global business.

Fortune

Dubai airport set to ease security checks with scanners that keep laptops, liquids in bags

Dubai International Airport is installing advanced security scanners that will allow passengers to keep laptops, liquids and other items inside their hand luggage during screening. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said the machines are already being introduced as part of a wider upgrade across DXB. The airport aims to reduce…

The Economic Times

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Dubai airport passenger numbers plummeted 66 per cent after outbreak of Iran-US war

The aviation hub says it is continuing to recover by ramping up daily flights

The Independent UK

'Ghost Towns': Dubai Airports Lose Millions of Passengers and Hotels Left Half Empty as US-Iran War Bites

Dubai's tourism sector faces a significant downturn due to the US–Iran conflict, affecting hotels, airports and businesses.

International Business Times UK

UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to surge back after months of Middle East disruption

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Euronews

Dubai Airports to expand flight operations as UAE reopens airspace

Dubai Airports is increasing flight operations following the UAE's restoration of full airspace access after weeks of regional disruption. Despite challenges, the airport operator successfully managed over 6 million passengers and significant cargo movements. Operations are now expanding as conditions improve, with a focus on maintaining global travel continuity.

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Dubai Airport Reopens Strong: DXB Back in Action After Regional Turmoil as Flights Resume

Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, has resumed operations following a period of disruption caused by regional tensions, with flights now processing across all three terminals as of April 2026.

International Business Times

Dubai International Airport Open on March 31, 2026: DXB Operating with Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, processing a reduced schedule of arrivals and departures amid ongoing regional security challenges and the aftermath of a drone-related incident that briefly halted flights the previous day.

International Business Times

Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open for limited commercial flight operations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Emirates and flydubai maintaining reduced schedules despite ongoing regional security concerns, recent weather disruptions and a backlog of delays from earlier airspace restrictions.

International Business Times

Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Gradually Resumes Operations After Drone Strike

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, was temporarily closed early Monday, March 16, 2026, following a drone-related incident that ignited a fire at a nearby fuel tank, but authorities have since announced a gradual resumption of flights as safety…

International Business Times

UAE March 16 flight update: Emirates suspends flights from Dubai, Etihad Airways and Air India announce limited schedule

The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, every aspect of daily life has been affected while the authorities work their best to monitor the situation and calm it.

The Times of India

Which London-Dubai flights are operating and which are cancelled? Latest travel news amid Middle East conflict

Latest flight cancellations as passengers have faced over two weeks of travel disruption due to the regional conflict

Evening Standard

Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Operates on Limited Basis

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passengers, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, with only a restricted number of flights permitted amid ongoing airspace closures and security concerns stemming from the escalating Middle East conflict involving U.S., Israeli and Iranian military actions.

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The Times of India

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

The Times of India

Dubai airport shock: Iran attacks DXB? Emirates media confirms 'minor damage', 4 staff injured amid Iran vs US-Israel attacks

Dubai International Airport faced minor damage on March 1, 2026 amid Iran vs US-Israel attacks and confirmed that four staff members were injured. Emergency teams responded swiftly. The event happened amid the escalating regional tensions. This led to widespread flight suspensions and airport closures across the Gulf. Global travel faced…

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Dubai airport shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Dubai Airports confirmed that operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been halted after explosions rocked the city

The Times of India

Flying through Dubai airport? Know the viral 15-phone rule before you pack

Dubai International Airport (DXB) allows passengers to carry up to a limited number of portable electronic devices, including phones and laptops, per person. This regulation, driven by lithium battery safety concerns, requires devices to be switched off and properly packed. Travellers should protect spare batteries and consider carrying essential electronics…

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International Business Times

Dubai Airport Clocks Record 92.3m Passengers, Extending Hot Streak

A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai's international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic tear that exemplifies the city's economic boom.

Dynamite News

Dubai Airports urges passengers not to arrive at the airport unless flights are confirmed

Dubai Airports urged passengers not to come to the airport unless their flight has been confirmed and recommended arriving only two hours before their scheduled departure. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dubai Airports issues travel advisory, Emirates Airlines suspends travel procedures from Dubai until midnight April 18

Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Dubai airport serves 41.6 million passengers, topping pre-pandemic traffic

Dubai International Airport has been the world’s busiest international airport for the past decade.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dubai Airport Traffic Records Two-Thirds of its Pre-Pandemic Level

Dubai International Airport said the latest figures showed that the traffic volume during H1 2022 represents 67.5% of the its pre-pandemic passenger traffic during the same period in 2019. The airport screened 27.9 million passengers in the first half of the year despite a significant reduction in capacity resulting from…

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