India emerged as Dubai International Airport’s largest country market, accounting for nearly 12 million passengers in 2025, highlighting the depth of travel, trade and people-to-people links between India and the UAE. Mumbai and New Delhi ranked among the airport’s busiest city destinations, reinforcing India’s central role in DXB’s global network. DXB recorded its busiest year ever in 2025, welcoming more than 95 million passengers and cementing its position as the world’s leading international aviation hub, Dubai Airports announced.
Dubai Airports noted that passenger traffic growth was supported by efficient operations, including strong aircraft load factors, stable processing times and high baggage handling performance. The airport also continued to expand its global reach, connecting hundreds of destinations across more than 100 countries through a wide network of international airlines.
By the end of 2025, DXB’s scale, connectivity and operational consistency had reinforced its standing as one of the world’s most globally connected airports, linking hundreds of destinations across every major region. Its ability to manage sustained high volumes while maintaining service quality has positioned Dubai International not only as a transit hub, but as a central gateway for global travel, trade and economic exchange.
