The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced that the city has commenced a ground-breaking airport project that, when completed, will create the largest capacity airport in the world.
The Al Maktoum International Airport project, valued at AED 128 billion (approximately $34.85 billion), is an initiative of the Dubai Aviation Corporation.
The future Al Maktoum International Airport’s new passenger terminal designs have been approved by the government. With a bold vision of establishing a complete city around the airport in Dubai South, Sheikh Mohammed said he envisions it as the world’s airport and a new global centre.
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Today, we approved the designs for the new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, and commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion as part of Dubai Aviation Corporation's strategy.
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— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 28, 2024
Key features of Al Maktoum International Airport:
- The new terminal is expected to be five times larger than the existing Dubai International Airport.
- It can accommodate up to 260 million passengers per year.
- Al Maktoum International Airport will gradually take over all operations at Dubai International Airport over the course of the next ten years.
- The new airport will have five parallel runways and enough space to accommodate 400 terminal or aircraft gates.
- It will house the world’s leading logistics and air transport companies, as well as incorporate new cutting-edge aviation technologies.
- As a result of the ambitious project, an entire city will be built around Dubai South’s airport, creating a demand for housing for a million people.
- Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum stated that once completed, it will serve as the new home for flagship carrier Emirates and its low-cost airline Flydubai, as well as all airline partners connecting the world to and from Dubai.
In essence, this project aims to ensure a sustainable and progressive future for future generations, according to Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum.
