Dubai Duty Free plans to expand its retail operations throughout 2025, including new luxury brand boutiques in Concourse A featuring Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Chanel
Dubai International Airport
Dubai Customs
Dubai Customs ready for Eid Al Fitr 2025 airport rush as extra staff and technology speed up queues
Dubai Customs prepared for busy schedule during Eid Al Fitr 2025
Aviation
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2025: DXB to welcome 3.6 million travellers
DXB will handle approximately 276,000 travelers per day, with the first week of April seeing the sharpest increase
Al Fardan Exchange
UAE announces Eid holiday; Dubai Metro station renamed; $1m real estate saving guide; New free zone rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, Dubai Metro station renamed, real estate analysis, free zone rules updated and more top news stories this week
Dubai International Airport
Emirates issues Dubai Eid Al Fitr 2025 travel warning
Emirates advises passengers to be aware of probable traffic congestion around Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport
Aviation
Flydubai announces flights to 3 new destinations in Iran
Flydubai expands Iran network with flights to Bushehr, Tabriz and Qeshm
Al Maktoum International Airport
DTC signs 5-year exclusive partnership with Dubai Airports
Trips from Dubai Airports expected to reach over 8 million by 2029; Projected revenue contribution of $680 million over five years
Aviation
Dubai’s DXB braces for 2.5 million passengers in nine-day February rush
The surge in traffic stems from global events coinciding with school holidays across DXB’s key markets
airline industry
Dubai’s Emirates covered in Valentine’s Day roses, giant bouquet in viral video
Emirates has also announced its Valentine’s Day programme featuring speciality food, beverages, and entertainment across its flights and lounges worldwide
Airport
Dubai’s DXB airport hits record 92.3mn passengers in 2024
December emerged as the busiest month of 2024, with 8.2 million guests choosing DXB as their gateway and destination
AB Majlis
AB Majlis podcast: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths reveals future plans for 8-hub mega airport
Griffiths revealed his plans to transform the air travel experience, with seamless transitions between city stations and automated airport formalities
Dubai International Airport
Dubai flights diverted after plane aborted take-off
Flights from Dubai International Airport diverted after flydubai plane aborted take-off
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates announces resumption of daily flights to Beirut, Baghdad
Passengers can book tickets via the Emirates website, Emirates App, retail stores, contact centre, or travel agents
Airline
Dubai’s Emirates debuts new uniform for Premium, VIP passenger services
The uniform, designed by Emirates’ in-house uniform standards team, reflects elements of the airline’s iconic cabin crew attire
Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free announces 2 millionaires to start 2025
Dubai Duty Free prize draws celebrate new millionaires
Aviation
Dubai International Airport to welcome 4.3 million passengers in first two weeks of January
DXB expects to handle 311,000 passengers on January 3 alone, setting a new daily peak for the month
Aviation
Emirates launches new flights from Dubai to Colombo
Emirates boosts UAE to Sri Lanka flights with updated schedule