Careem sees a rise in trips to and from DXB

Careem sees a rise in trips to and from DXB

Careem’s Everything App, a super app that aims to make it easier than ever to book rides, order food and groceries, manage payments, saw a spike in trips to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

About 20% more customers booked rides home from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with Careem in June, July, and August compared to March, April, and May, 2023.

Eid Al Fitr on April 21, 2023 helped boost Careem’s airport rides to over 32,700 in April. But Careem recorded a higher number of trips in the following month, with over 42,300 rides in May.

With schools wrapping up the academic year and families seeking cooler destinations for the summer holiday, June saw the highest number of airport rides, with over 48,400 trips booked to and from DXB. This included over 12,600 rides to Terminal 1, home to more than 60 international airlines, and 27,700 trips to Terminal 3, the flagship terminal for Emirates Airlines.

Antonio Al Asmar, General Manager for Careem UAE, commented: “Thousands of travellers in Dubai trust Careem to get to and from the airport safely and on time – especially during peak travel months. We remain committed to simplifying transportation for our customers and providing a service that is