Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been ranked among the world's 10 most dynamic and attractive airports, taking the third spot after Atlanta and Beijing airports, said a report, citing the latest ranking of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

International specialised reports show that the number of visitors to Dubai International Airport annually reaches more than 88 million, a number that was celebrated on December 20 with the arrival of the billionth passenger, who was received by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, said a report in WAM.

Reports from international tourism organisations, including ICAO, indicate that the annual number of passengers around the world stood at 4.5 billion, and Dubai Airport was among the top airports, with its unique facilities coupled with entertainment and luxury, it said.

With a total area of 670,000-sq-m, Dubai Airport has six floors with the capacity to accommodate 90 million passengers, in 4,800-sq-m of retail space, and 2,000-sq-m of restaurants, and five hotels.