Dubai International, DXB, the world’s number one airport for international passengers with 83.6 million passengers in 2016, was chosen as 'Middle East’s Leading Airport' at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the 24th World Travel Awards on Sunday evening in Dubai.

Majed Al Joker, Senior Vice President of Assurance and Control Authorities at Dubai Airports, received the award on behalf of the company. The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.