Dubai International Airport received a record number of passengers, traffic congestion in the emirate increased in 2022

2022 was a record year for Dubai International Airport: the number of passengers passing through it increased by an incredible 127% compared to 2021 and amounted to 66 million people. In Q4 2022, 19.7 million travelers passed through the airport, which is 67% more than in the last quarter of 2021.

In 2022, Dubai also faced an increase in travel time between city districts. On average, a trip of 10 kilometers now takes 20 seconds more than in the previous year.

Experts attribute the increased popularity of Dubai among tourists and other foreigners to the increase in traffic congestion in the emirate. They note that traffic can be a useful indicator that should be taken into account when assessing the prospects for real estate investments. Data on traffic congestion gives an idea of the demand for housing in the area, allowing investors to better catch market trends.