UAE. Passenger traffic at Dubai International dipped slightly in June due to the timing of Ramadan but climbed by +5.8% year-on-year in the six months to the end of June.
June traffic volumes hit 5.8 million while first-half numbers were 40.5 million, Dubai Airports reported.
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said: “We’ve had a record first half and the second half is underway with what could be a banner month thanks to the start of the holiday season in July and the week-long break for the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr.”
He added: “In July we have seen high volumes, particularly in connecting traffic as vacationers increasingly choose Dubai as an international hub, as well as being a popular destination itself.”
Leading country destinations in the half were India, Saudi Arabia, UK, Pakistan and the USA.
