Dubai International Airport
Strategic Importance for India
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest international airport by international passenger traffic (~92 million in 2023). It is the primary transit hub connecting India to Europe, North America, and Africa. Approximately 12 million Indians transited through DXB in 2023 — the single largest national group.
- Emirates Airline (Dubai-based) operates the world's largest fleet of wide-body jets (A380 and Boeing 777).
- India-Dubai air corridor: one of the world's busiest bilateral routes, with over 1,400 weekly flights.
- DXB connects 240+ destinations across 90+ countries — a seven-hour suspension ripples across global flight schedules.
- The UAE is home to approximately 3.5 million Indians (largest diaspora group in any single country), with many using DXB as a transit and entry point.
● Tracked since February 28, 2026 · last seen March 16, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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