The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South continued its strong growth in private jet movements, recording a historic 17,891 movements in 2024, a 7 percent increase over 2023. This achievement marked the highest-ever private jet activity in Dubai.
“This milestone reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s status as the busiest airport for business aviation movements in the Middle East. 2024 was a successful year for us, as we signed multiple agreements with leading aviation players to establish their presence at the hub and inaugurated several new state-of-the-art facilities,” said Tariq Bin Ghalaita, general aviation director at MBRAH
December sees 51 percent increase in movements
In December alone, Dubai South recorded over 2,600 movements, reflecting a 51 percent increase compared to December 2023. This growth is driven by several factors, including Dubai’s status as a year-round global hub for exhibitions, leisure and entertainment events, business activities, and, most notably, tourism.
The emirate welcomed 18.72 million international visitors in 2024, further reinforcing its appeal as a global tourism hub.
MBRAH offers global aerospace players high-level connectivity and is a free-zone destination for the world’s leading airlines, private jet companies and associated industries. Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also home to maintenance centers and training and education campuses.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our wise leadership’s vision of positioning Dubai as a global aviation capital,” added Bin Ghalaita.
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Dubai South sees major business expansion in 2024
Dubai South concluded 2024 with remarkable achievements across its various districts. Last year, the master development welcomed 415 new companies, bringing the total number of operating companies to 4,044, with 94 percent of existing companies retained. At the Dubai South Business Park, 500,000 square feet of office space was leased, marking a 300 percent increase from 2023.
The Logistics District at Dubai South celebrated several milestones, further solidifying its position as a key contributor to the UAE’s growing logistics sector. These include the inauguration of a state-of-the-art FedEx air and ground regional hub, the opening of Boston Scientific’s regional distribution center at Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics’ facility, and the groundbreaking of a new facility by dnata Logistics.
Notably, Dubai South is Dubai’s largest single urban master development focusing on an aviation and logistics ecosystem that houses the world’s largest airport when fully operational. Additionally, Dubai South successfully completed the first stage of the UAE’s autonomous vehicle trials in collaboration with Evocargo.
Furthermore, MBRAH signed several agreements with prominent aviation players to establish their presence at the hub. These include International Energy Resources (IER), which will set up a state-of-the-art MRO and engine test cell facility; ATS Technic and Liebherr Aerospace for MRO facilities; and SG Aircraft Maintenance Services and Sun Air Aircraft Maintenance Services.
