DXB’s ‘number one’ title adds to Dubai glory – Gulf Today

DXB’s ‘number one’ title adds to Dubai glory – Gulf Today

Dubai International, DXB, retaining its position as the world's number one hub for international passengers for the sixth consecutive year adds another major reason for the emirate to feel on top of the world.. The annual traffic for 2019 reached 86.4 million - 6 million more than the nearest rival London Heathrow, highlighting the popularity of the City of Gold.. During the fourth quarter of 2019, DXB welcomed 21.9 million customers (1.3 per cent), taking the average monthly passenger numbers at the hub to 7.2 million for the year.. Owing to proximity in terms of distance as well as historically-close relations, India continued to hold to its position as DXB's top destination country by passenger numbers, with traffic for 2019 reaching 11.9 million..