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The emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world’s busiest for international passengers, has announced a new 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 passing through Dubai in transit – on all flights from 30 June, according to a statement carried by WAM state news agency.
It is the first time Dubai has announced a passenger tax, which is imposed in many airports worldwide.
More than 78 million passengers passed through Dubai international airport in 2015, keeping its place as the world’s busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014.
In February, Dubai Airports increased the capacity of its main airport to 90 million passengers with the opening of concourse D, at a cost of $1.2bn.
Passengers using Dubai airports to pay new tax | World news | The Guardian
The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers – including those passing through Dubai in transit – on all flights from 30 June, according to a statement carried by WAM state news agency.
It is the first time Dubai has announced a passenger tax, which is imposed in many airports worldwide.
More than 78 million passengers passed through Dubai international airport in 2015, keeping its place as the world’s busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014.
In February, Dubai Airports increased the capacity of its main airport to 90 million passengers with the opening of concourse D, at a cost of $1.2bn.
Passengers using Dubai airports to pay new tax | World news | The Guardian
