(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai International airportisthe world's busiest by international traffic. Ithas retained the crownfor the second consecutive year in 2015, after overtaking London's Heathrow airport in 2014 to become the world's busiest airport.
Theairport isflanked by100 airlines that connect it to 240 destinations around the world making Dubai a preferred choice forlayovers.Not only is Dubai strategically located on the global map but it also gives transit passengers the opportunity to explore the city, quitepopular asa heaven for tourists.From the vast deserts to the deep seas and everything else in between, Dubai offersa plethora of choices. Evenif you're strapped for time and in a rush to hop on to your next flight, yousimply can't miss the attractions of the spectacular landscape, world's tallest tower, skyscraper buildings and enchanting malls.Dubai Tourism has put together a video highlighting the best of Dubai that can be covered in just six hours! Take a look at the stunning visuals: On a layover in DXB? Discover the best of Dubai in just six hours! @dubaitourism pic.twitter.com/m1LDIivj9S - Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) September 28, 2016 Passenger traffic on the rise Dubai airport witnessed a continued an upward trend in passenger traffic in July this year with the airport welcoming 7.6 million customers, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. In July 2016 passenger numbers at the airport rose 14 per cent to 7,616,792 compared to 6,682,676 in July 2015, the airport said in a monthly update. For more facts and figures on passenger traffic, visit: http://www.dubaiairports.ae/corporate/media-centre/fact-sheets/detail/dubai-airports Share
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