Dubai plans to construct a larger airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, on the outskirts of the city, aiming to replace Dubai International by the 2030s, according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. Despite the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, passenger numbers at Dubai International are forecasted to reach 86.9 million this year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Dubai International Airport is set to surpass its pre-pandemic passenger numbers from 2019, demonstrating a robust recovery in travel following the global impact of the coronavirus. As of the third quarter of this year,
