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Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport serves as a major hub for connecting passengers traveling with Emirates. Not only is it the world's busiest airport for Airbus A380s, it was also the busiest airport for international passengers in 2021. (Featured image: Dubai Airports)

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IATA/ICAO Code:
DXB/OMDB
CEO:
Paul Griffiths
Passenger Count :
29,100,000 (2021)
Runways :
12L/30R - 4,000m (13,123ft) | 12R/30L - 4,450m (14,560ft)
Terminals:
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3
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latest Dubai International Airport Articles

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Review: Ahlan Lounge At Dubai International Terminal 3

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5 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Dubai International Airport

With over 40 million passengers handled just this year, Dubai International is one of the largest global hubs.

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The A380 Effect? Emirates Is Having One Of Its Busiest Summers Yet

Emirates boasts one of its most successful summers as it prepares for years of continued growth and expansion.

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15 Years Of Operations: 10 Fun Facts About Emirates' Airbus A380 Fleet

The first Airbus A380 joined Emirates' fleet in 2008. Since then, the airline has gone on to become by far the largest operator of the superjumbo.

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Off Duty Pilot Dies As Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Diverts To Dubai

The senior pilot, noted for his prior experience with Alliance Air and SpiceJet, fell ill and passed away en route from Delhi to Doha.

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Emirates Plans Record London Heathrow Schedule With Added Boeing 777 Flights

The Gulf carrier will have seven daily flights five times per week this winter.

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Emirates Celebrates 20 Years Of Flights To New Zealand

The service to Auckland is the longest within the Emirates route network, clocking in at 14,000 km.

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Dubai & Doha: London Heathrow's Highest Capacity Routes Per Carrier Next Month

London Heathrow has always been an important destination for both Emirates and Qatar Airways.

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Flight Review: Emirates A380 Business Class Dubai To Mauritius

For passengers wishing to experience the A380, Emirates flies it to 47 destinations worldwide.

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Air Canada And Emirates Now Operate From The Same Terminal At Dubai International Airport

The Canadian flag carrier is moving its operations to Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, the home of Emirates.

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British Airways Adds Double Daily Airbus A380 Flights To Dubai

It means Heathrow-Dubai will have eight daily Airbus A380 flights.

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Which Airports Have Hair Salons For Pre-Flight Pampering?

Looking to kill time at the airport? Get a blowout before taking off on vacation or a work trip!

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Emirates Celebrates 30 Years Of Service To Oman

With nearly 5 million passengers transported, Oman is an important market for Emirates.

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Emirates Sees A Surge In Cargo Business Flying Wedding Flowers

The next time you see fresh flowers, they may have been transported via Dubai by Emirates.

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Some airports have fallen from their previous ranks.

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Explored: The Top 10 Airbus A380 Routes Of All Time

From Seoul to London, the list features some of the biggest airports in the world.

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Emirates Launches Boeing 777 Flights Between Dubai & Montreal

Emirates is the third Middle East airline to serve Montreal, joining Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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