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Dubai South sees 17pc growth in business aviation 2025

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Dubai South sees 17pc growth in business aviation 2025

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South has reported a record-breaking 20,289 business aviation movements in 2025.

This 17% increase over the previous year represents the highest private jet activity ever recorded in the emirate.

In Q4 2025, MBR Aerospace Hub recorded over 6,926 movements, reflecting an 18% year-on-year increase compared to Q4 2024.

This sustained growth was driven by several factors, including Dubai’s position as a year-round global hub for business, exhibitions, leisure and entertainment, as well as the successful hosting of the Dubai Airshow 2025, GITEX Global and World Government Summit, among others.

This momentum is further reflected in data from the Dubai Economic and Tourism Department which shows that the emirate welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024.

Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “The record growth in business aviation movements reflects Dubai’s continued evolution as a global centre for aviation, trade, and tourism. At Dubai South, we remain focused on building a future-ready ecosystem that supports long-term demand, enables seamless operations and reinforces our role in advancing our wise leadership’s vision of positioning Dubai as the aviation capital of the world.” -TradeArabia News Service

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