Dubai airport sees surge in arrivals bolstered by Russian influx

Dubai airport sees surge in arrivals bolstered by Russian influx

DUBAI — Dubai's airport welcomed 66 million passengers in 2022, more than double the previous year, it said on Tuesday, a spike its chief executive attributed to "huge growth" in Russian travellers.

The main business hub of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is home to one of the world's busiest airports.

The airport "welcomed a total of 66,069,981 passengers during 2022", representing year-on-year growth of 127 per cent, according to a statement.