Khaberni - Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a strong travel peak starting today, November 27, and continuing until December 31, 2025, with expectations of travelers numbers exceeding 10 million passengers at the airport during this period.
Travel activity starts early in conjunction with the UAE National Day holiday, where the average number of daily travelers is expected to exceed 294 thousand. The pace is expected to significantly accelerate during December, which is anticipated to welcome more than 8.7 million travelers, making it the busiest month in the airport's history. Moreover, during December, it is expected that the daily traveler count will surpass 300,000, with Saturday, December 20, projected to be the busiest day with some 303,000 travelers.
During this period, a notable convergence in the movement of arriving and departing travelers is expected. The travel pace to abroad increases in the days leading up to the National Day holiday as residents benefit from the extended weekend. In mid-December, the pace changes again to see a significant rise in travel to Dubai, driven by a rich and diverse program of celebratory events that the city witnesses during the holiday season.
Dubai Airports continue to work closely with its partners within the oneDXB airport community, including airlines, regulatory bodies, commercial partners, and airport service teams, to ensure smoother travels. Dubai Airports has also issued a set of smart guidelines to help travelers enjoy a smooth and comfortable travel experience during the peak travel season at the end of the year.
