Dubai Announces First Airport Tax on Passengers

The emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world’s busiest for international passengers, announced Wednesday it was introducing a tax on travellers to help finance expansion, as Gulf governments grapple with plummeting revenues. The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers, including those transitting in Dubai, on all flights from June 30, according to … Continue reading Dubai Announces First Airport Tax on Passengers