About The Emirates Group
The Emirates Group is the Dubai government-owned holding group that brings together Emirates, the airline, and dnata, an aviation services company. Together, these businesses form one of the largest aviation and travel groups in the world.
Emirates operates a global network of passenger and cargo flights from its hub at Dubai International Airport, while dnata provides airport services, cargo handling, catering and travel services in many countries.
dnata's airport services include ground handling for airlines, such as check-in, baggage handling and aircraft services. Its cargo business handles freight at airports, and its catering arm prepares meals for airlines and other customers. Travel services, including leisure and business travel, form another major division.
The group's structure allows its businesses to support each other. For example, dnata provides services to Emirates at Dubai International Airport, while also serving many other airlines at airports worldwide.
The Emirates Group is one of Dubai's largest employers, with staff from many countries, and it plays a significant role in the emirate's economy.
The group has invested in technology across its operations, from digital booking and passenger services to cargo systems and airport automation.
Its businesses are closely tied to Dubai's position as a global aviation hub. Dubai International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world for international passengers, and the planned expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to support further growth.
Travel demand recovered strongly after the pandemic, and the group reported record results in subsequent years.
The Emirates Group is a major government-owned group rather than a startup, and Startups UAE lists it among the UAE's aviation and travel companies.
Emirates operates a global network of passenger and cargo flights from its hub at Dubai International Airport, while dnata provides airport services, cargo handling, catering and travel services in many countries.
dnata's airport services include ground handling for airlines, such as check-in, baggage handling and aircraft services. Its cargo business handles freight at airports, and its catering arm prepares meals for airlines and other customers. Travel services, including leisure and business travel, form another major division.
The group's structure allows its businesses to support each other. For example, dnata provides services to Emirates at Dubai International Airport, while also serving many other airlines at airports worldwide.
The Emirates Group is one of Dubai's largest employers, with staff from many countries, and it plays a significant role in the emirate's economy.
The group has invested in technology across its operations, from digital booking and passenger services to cargo systems and airport automation.
Its businesses are closely tied to Dubai's position as a global aviation hub. Dubai International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world for international passengers, and the planned expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to support further growth.
Travel demand recovered strongly after the pandemic, and the group reported record results in subsequent years.
The Emirates Group is a major government-owned group rather than a startup, and Startups UAE lists it among the UAE's aviation and travel companies.