Dubai International Airport
International airport · Dubai International Airport
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Highlights
World's busiest by international passengers, DJs, autism-friendly
World's busiest by international passengers, DJs, autism-friendly
"The second busiest airport in 2024 with luxury offerings and a 7% increase in capacity." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"The second-busiest airport globally, with a significant increase in airline capacity. It's the only Middle Eastern airport in the top 10 busiest list."
"Dubai International Airport continues its efforts to become the world’s most accessible airport. It offers services such as an Assisted Travel Lounge for disabled travelers, including those with autism, and the Sunflower Lanyard Program for discreet identification of disabled guests."
"In 2023, Dubai International Airport (DXB) became the first international airport to receive the Certified Autism Centre designation issued by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which offers certification for those working with people with autism. It’s a response to a large (and largely overlooked) need: according to the IBCCES, 32 million trips are taken annually by travelers with special needs, but in a 2019 survey given to parents of children with autism, 97% indicated they were not satisfied with current travel options. At DXB, passengers with autism can access an autism-friendly route to their gate, which includes priority check-in and security; other offerings for travelers with hidden disabilities include an Assisted Travel Lounge, opened in September 2024, with features like noise-reducing seating."
"Dubai Airport is famous for its expansive duty-free shopping and high passenger traffic, serving as a major global transit hub."
