The Economic Impact of Aviation in Dubai
Commissioned by Emirates and Dubai Airports
Dubai is a major global hub for air travel, with its airports serving more than 88 million passengers and the city welcoming 17 million international visitors in 2023. As a global transport and tourism hub, Dubai’s aviation sector plays an integral role in the emirate’s economy.
This study—commissioned by Emirates and Dubai Airports—quantifies the economic contributions of Dubai’s aviation sector. This comprehensive study includes an assessment of direct economic activity generated by businesses in the aviation sector, indirect activity stimulated across the sector’s supply chain, and induced activity supported through wage-funded consumption by employees. The study also assesses the catalytic impact of tourism spending facilitated by the aviation sector.
The experts behind the research
Our Economic Consulting team are world leaders in quantitative economic analysis, working with clients around the globe and across sectors to build models, forecast markets and evaluate interventions using state-of-the art techniques. Lead consultants on this project were:
Sami Hamroush
Associate Director, Economic Footprint & Sustainability
Tim Porteous
Senior Economist, Economic Footprint & Sustainability
Mohammad Shafat
Economist, Economic Footprint & Sustainability
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