For the first time since the Corona epidemic, Dubai International Airport has become fully operational.
According to the UAE's official news agency WAM, all the terminals, concourses, lounges and restaurants of the airport have become fully operational.
At the end of each year, the Dubai airport is crowded with passengers, including New Year's Eve tourists, foreigners and UAE nationals who go on holiday.During October, the number of visitors to Dubai exceeded one million, and in November a significant milestone was reached with one million passengers each week, reaching 94% of pre-epidemic levels.
"We are 100% open and serving customers," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airport. In addition, the increase in the number of passengers coming to Dubai is an important milestone for the aviation sector as well as the city of Dubai and its economic development.
Over the past 18 months, passenger traffic has steadily increased, with rapid growth in recent months.
In the first half of 2021, passenger traffic reached 16 million. This was followed by a sharp rise in the third quarter of 2021 and an increase in October 2021, with the number of passengers reaching 27 million since the beginning of the year.
By the end of the year 2021, the number of passengers is expected to reach 289 million, which is 2.1 million more than the forecast for September 2021, showing further growth with the busy holiday season by the end of the year.
Paul Griffiths added: "The DXB's recovery rate has surpassed that of other relatively large airports and highlights the positive international reputation that Dubai is an attractive city that protects visitors and residents alike. Have taken decisive steps for
The number of visitors to Dubai has increased. During the last few weeks of the year this number is likely to surpass pre-epidemic levels, which is a great milestone in our journey towards complete recovery.
