The Dubai International Airport is expected to welcome over 3.6 million guest ahead of the new academic year, with a daily average of 280,000 guests until August 25.
The busiest day is forecast for Friday, August 15, with traffic set to exceed 290,000 as the summer holidays end.
The back-to-school surge follows a record-breaking first half of 2025, which saw Dubai welcome 9.88 million international overnight visitors, considered a 6% increase year-on-year, with a DXB handle of over 46 million guests, reaffirming its position as the world’s biggest international airport.
Dubai Airports is working with the oneDXB community including airlines, control authorities, and commercial and service partners, to ensure a seamless, stress-free journey for every guest during this busy travel period.
Enhanced support is available for People of Determination, including marked accessibility routes, discreet assistance for guests wearing Sunflower Lanyards, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in Terminal 2.

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