Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is known for building the best of everything, from towering skyscrapers to artificial islands. Meanwhile, the city has also put its efforts into making its airport an experience in itself for incoming and outgoing visitors. According to a recent study by AllClear Travel Insurance, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most luxurious airport in the world.

Dubai International Airport is lauded as the most luxurious in the world

The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is well known for its luxury shopping and modern skyline. A part of that skyline is the towering Burj Khalifa, an 830 m (2723 ft) tower, which stands tall over the other ultramodern architecture. At its feet is the Dubai Fountain, with water jets and lights choreographed to music.

Just off the city’s shore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort set on artificial islands, with water and marine-animal parks. Meanwhile, the recently built Museum of the Future is the latest addition to the city’s wonders.

However, besides all this, it turns out the city and emirate also hosts the most luxurious airport in the world. According to a study by AllClear Travel Insurance, Dubai has focused on making the airport an experience in itself for travelers. It was declared the most luxurious airport mainly due to the more than 70 luxury hotels within a three-mile radius of the terminal.

‘Fastest-growing aviation hub in the world’

In the study, AllClear Travel Insurance wrote:

Dubai as a destination is well known across the world for luxury and wealth, so it’s not too surprising that the airport ranks as the most luxurious on the globe.

The airport is the fastest-growing aviation hub in the world, and it even has its own 5-star hotel located inside the airport itself. With zen gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, cinemas, and a bounty of restaurants – this is one airport that will certainly leave you feeling refreshed ahead of jumping on your flight.

Other airports in the running

In the study, more than 1,800 airports were examined on the following aspects:

• A minimum of 10 lounges
• The number of designer shops available at the airport
• The number of luxury hotels in the surrounding area
• Those where travelers could find perks like Champagne and caviar before boarding their flight

Next in line is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) due to its impressive number of lounges and selection of luxury shops.

Coming in at number 3 is Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, which recently added an exclusive new Louis Vuitton restaurant and lounge.

Meanwhile, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France came in at number 4 followed by Sydney Airport (SYD) in Australia in fifth place.

Other notable airports in the list are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City, the highest-ranked US airport which came in at No. 11. Meanwhile, the only other US airport to make the top 20 was Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which was ranked at No. 16.

Readers can see the full list of the top 20 most luxurious airports in the world below and read about how they were judged by their luxurious amenities here.

1. Dubai International Airport
2. London Heathrow Airport
3. Hamad International Airport
4. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
5. Sydney International Airport
6. Singapore Changi Airport
7. Suvarnabhumi International Airport
8. Hong Kong International Airport
9. Frankfurt Airport
10. Narita International Airport
11. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
12. Incheon International Airport
13. Munich Airport
14. Zurich Airport
15. Tokyo Haneda International Airport
16. Los Angeles International Airport
17. Toronto Pearson International Airport
18. Beijing Capital International Airport
19. Osaka Kansai International Airport
20. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Readers, have you visited any of the top 20 airports? Do you agree with the ranking they received in the study? Let us know by dropping a comment below.