Dubai International Airport Expects 85m Passengers in 2023
Dubai International Airport saw 41.6m passengers in the first half of the year and expects the number to rise to 85m by the end of 2023, according to Dubai Customs.
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, emphasised that Dubai Customs is keeping up with the outstanding performance of the tourism sector in Dubai by providing smart systems and skilled officers to facilitate travellers.
He noted that Dubai International Airport has seen a significant increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2023, with expectations to reach 85 million passengers by the end of the year.
Dubai International Airport passenger information
This calls for increased cooperation among relevant entities and strategic partners to support Dubai as a global tourism hub.
The Customs boss highlighted the importance of early preparation to receive tourists and travellers during peak travel seasons and the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Khaled Ahmed, the Acting Director of Passenger Operations Department at Dubai Customs, mentioned their commitment to providing efficient and quality customs services to tourists and travellers during the winter tourism season.
This is achieved through advanced inspection systems for luggage examination, developed by Dubai Customs, allowing inspectors to perform their tasks quickly and without causing delays or complications for travellers.
Khalifa bin Shahin, the Director of Terminal 3, reported that Dubai Customs handled more than 16m bags on more than 65,000 arriving flights at DXB Terminal 3 in the first nine months of the current year.
Inspectors have the expertise to expedite passenger movement while ensuring border security. They dealt with 504 cases during the same period, including both customs and criminal cases.
