From Abraham Accords to Aviation Boom: How Dubai Became a Top Destination for Israeli Travelers

An airplane of budget airline Flydubai lands at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on November 26, 2020, on the first scheduled commercial service between the two cities, following the normalization of ties between the UAE and Israel (Photo: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images).

Dubai has rapidly emerged as one of Israel's busiest and most frequently served international destinations. This surge in travel is a direct result of the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020 through the brokered Abraham Accords, which successfully paved the way for commercial aviation services to resume between the two nations.

Since the agreement, the aviation corridor connecting Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) has experienced remarkable growth. Both Israel- and UAE-based airlines have actively expanded their operations to accommodate the surging demand for both tourism and business travel.

According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, approximately 70 flights operate weekly between Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv (TLV). Flydubai serves as the primary carrier on this route, alongside operations by Emirates and Israeli airlines Israir and El Al.

Furthermore, official data released by Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in December highlighted that 1.1 million Israeli passengers traveled to Dubai in 2025.

Article published by Nizar Ahmed on September 30, 2026.