over 7.2 million travellers in August, up 9.5 percent.

Year-to-date figures now reached 52.26 million, a year-on-year surge of 12.4 percent. The Indian subcontinent continued to lead during the month in terms of growth in passenger numbers, while the fastest-expanding market proved to be Eastern Europe.

The top destination country remained India, and London was named the most popular city.

As Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, noted, in 55 years, Dubai International has grown from a tiny airport into the world’s number one hub for international travellers.