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The emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world’s busiest for international passengers, yesterday announced it was introducing a tax on travellers to help finance expansion. The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers, including those transiting in Dubai, on all flights from June 30, according to a statement carried by the Wam state news agency. More than 78mn passengers passed through Dubai International in 2015, keeping its place as the world’s busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014. The receipts of the new tax will be channelled into funding the expansion of Dubai airports, the statement said.
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