In Q3 2025, Zayed International Airport welcomed 8.35 million passengers — a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth highlights the resilience of the capital’s transport sector and strengthens the airport’s position among the leading hubs in the region.
Key Facts:
1. The airport was named “Best in Travel Retail” at the Frontier Awards 2025 in Cannes.
2. Its terminals now host 163 shops and restaurants, one of the highest figures in the Middle East.
3. Wizz Air has resumed operations, and Etihad Airways has announced 14 new routes for 2026.
4. According to Elena Sorlini, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, these results confirm the efficiency of the airport’s operating model and the long-term sustainability of the aviation sector.
Why It Matters for the Real Estate Market:
1. The surge in passenger traffic directly drives tourism, business activity, and housing demand.
2. Each new flight route brings more investors, tenants, and buyers discovering the capital.
3. Combined with ongoing infrastructure expansion and the digitalization of real estate transactions, this becomes a strong growth driver for property values in Abu Dhabi.
4. Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its position as one of the most promising destinations in the region — both for travel and for investment in residential and commercial real estate.
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