The security problems resulting from the Iran war explain this development.
During the second quarter, the number of passengers at the airport, despite a slight recovery in May and June, fell to 13 million. This means 31.5 million passengers in the first half of the year.
The Iran war began on February 28. Many European airlines have since suspended service to the region, and major airlines from the region - such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways - have cut back and adjusted their flight offerings.
Dubai International Airport is, under normal circumstances, the busiest airport in the Middle East, with around 50 airlines as customers.
