Dubai International Airport announces record passenger numbers

Dubai’s increasing popularity, both as a tourist destination and airline hub, was highlighted this week when Dubai International Airport announced record passenger throughput. In 2007 the airport handled just over 34.3 million passengers, a 19 percent increase on the 2006 figure of 28.8 million.

Mohammed Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, said ‘We have had new airlines joining us periodically, thanks to Dubai’s envious position as the region’s best connection, and our destination network has also expanded rapidly especially in recent years. In 2007 the list of airlines serving Dubai rose to 120, seven more than in 2006, while our network now has 205 destinations.’