Will Dubai International Airport shut down once operations move to Al Maktoum?

Photo: Dubai Media Office/Twitter Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to shut down completely once its operations are transferred to Al Maktoum International (DWC) within the next 10 years. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths told Khaleej Times that the airport’s proximity to the city makes it uneconomical to continue both operations. He said that after … Read more

Dubai assists over 400K passengers across airports, ports

Dubai: Dubai’s air, land, and seaport officers ensured smooth passenger flow despite recent bad weather. Their dedication minimised disruptions for travellers. This was done under the direct supervision of Major General Mohamed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, contributing to enhancing cooperation and smoothness … Read more

Dubai airport operations ramp back up as flooding from UAE’s heaviest rains ever recorded lingers on roads

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates struggled Thursday to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads. Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, allowed global carriers … Read more

Cloud Seeding: Dubai Floods: Is artificial rain behind UAE’s rare torrential weather?

Dubai, known for its arid climate and blistering temperatures, was battered by torrential rain on Tuesday, triggering widespread flooding throughout the desert nation. The unforeseen downpour not only halted the bustling city’s usual pace but also sparked worries about the escalating influence of climate change on extreme weather phenomena in the area. Authorities have also … Read more

First-ever marriage proposal on Dubai airport rooftop

Dubai: In a heart-warming moment, Dmitry Maslennikov, a Russian national, proposed to his girlfriend Anastasiia Girfanova on the rooftop of Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) iconic steel-and-glass-clad Concourse B. This marked the world’s first-ever airport rooftop proposal that took place just in time for Valentine’s Day. It was part of DXB’s open call for Valentine Day’s … Read more