Dubai's DXB airport handled 24 million passengers in the third quarter of 2025, an all-time high. Traffic reached 70 million in the first nine months, cementing Dubai's status as a global hub. This growth is supporting the hospitality sector and related industries, while new projects in Saudi Arabia and Oman are intensifying regional competition. While Lebanon suffers from the crisis, Dubai is demonstrating resilience and preparing for further investment in infrastructure and cultural initiatives.