Dubai has been ranked the best-connected city in the world for travellers, according to a new study by ground transportation platform Mozio. The ranking comes as the city recorded more than 15.7 million visitors in 2025.
Global connectivity ranking
The study assessed major global cities based on how easily travellers can reach the city centre from the nearest airport. Factors included average public transport travel time, service frequency, estimated taxi fares and access to public transport for residents.
Dubai topped the list with an overall score of 7.2 out of 10.
Airport access times
According to the findings, travellers arriving in Dubai can reach the city centre in an average of 24 minutes from the airport. Public transport services operate at an average frequency of every eight minutes, contributing to the city’s high ranking for accessibility.
Passenger traffic growth
Dubai International Airport handled more than 46 million passengers in the first half of 2025, highlighting the airport’s growing role as a global travel hub. The study noted that the high passenger volume can lead to queues for taxis and public transport during peak periods.
Nicole Kerr, CEO at Mozio, said, “For our recent study, Mozio wanted to reveal the best connected cities in the world for travelers based on factors such as estimated transfer and public transport time. It may come as no surprise that Dubai ranked highly across the board and was therefore named the best-connected city in the world, scoring 7.2/10.
“Amongst the array of appealing factors Dubai has to offer, travelers heading to the Middle East city will be pleased to know that once they arrive at the airport, it’s only a quick trip to the city centre. For travelers heading to Dubai in 2026, it’s advised to pre-book a Dubai airport transfer through Mozio before you land, which saves time and money. Travelers will be greeted at the airport with a professional driver who will take them on the short trip to the city centre, meaning they won’t have to wait for an airport taxi or public transport.”
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
