In 2024, the total number of air travel services increased by 5.7% and reached 440,300 thousand flights. The Dubai International Financial Centre has set a new record for annual productivity in its history. Real estate sales have significantly increased: 217 thousand transactions were recorded for a total of 526 billion dirhams. Dubai attracted more than 110 thousand new investors in the real estate sector, which indicates a growth of 55%.
Dubai also achieved a new milestone in 2024, welcoming over 18.72 million international visitors, which is 9% more than in 2023. The emirate continues to set new records, remaining an attractive destination for tourism investments. The emirate also confirmed its first position in the world for attracting direct foreign investments in the first half of 2024.
Transitioning to aviation: Dubai International Airport established a new world standard, servicing 92.3 million passengers in 2024 - the highest annual passenger volume in the airport's history. This led to an increase in the number of active companies in the center to 6,920 compared to 5,523 in 2023 - an increase of 25%.
Dubai has demonstrated exceptional results in major economic sectors in 2024, achieving historical performance indicators. The real estate sector demonstrated exceptional productivity, reflecting Dubai's position as a global investment hub. A total of 2.78 million real estate transactions were completed for a total of 761 billion dirhams, setting a record for the sector.
The Dubai Ports network has set a record in container handling in 2024, servicing 88.3 million standard containers. The Port of Jebel Ali has also demonstrated an increase in handling by 7% compared to 2023.
