How Dubai became one of Israel’s most popular foreign destinations
Dubai – from where the diverted Israel-bound flight was returning – has become one of Israel’s busiest and most frequently served international destinations. This is thanks to the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020, through the brokered Abraham Accords, which allowed commercial aviation services between the two countries … The post How Dubai…
Dubai has emerged as a prominent international destination for travelers from Israel, following the normalization of relations between the two nations in 2020 through the Abraham Accords. This agreement facilitated the resumption of commercial aviation services between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, leading to a significant increase in air travel between the two countries.
As of now, there are approximately 70 weekly flights operating on the route between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), with Flydubai, Emirates, Israir, and El Al being the primary carriers. In December 2025, Ben Gurion Airport reported that 1.1 million Israeli passengers had visited Dubai, solidifying its status as one of Israel's most frequented foreign destinations.
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