As of September 2018, Emirates operates to 161 destinations in 85 countries across six continents from its hub in Dubai.[1] It has a particularly strong presence in the South and Southeast Asian region, which together connect Dubai with more international destinations in the region than any other Middle Eastern airline. The countries with the largest number of airports served by Emirates are the United States with 12, India with 9, the United Kingdom with 8 and Australia and Pakistan with 5.[2]