Dubai is set to become a global aviation hub with the completion of its new Al Maktoum International Airport. The emirate’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced the start of construction on a $35 billion airport terminal that will be the largest in the world once finished. This new terminal will be five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport and will be able to handle up to 260 million passengers annually.
Sheikh Mohammed envisions creating an entire city around the airport in Dubai South, with housing for a million people and opportunities for leading companies in the logistics and air transport sectors. This new project is geared towards future generations, ensuring continuous development for the children and grandchildren of Dubai. It is set to become the world’s airport, port, urban hub, and global center.
Once completed, Al Maktoum International Airport will become the new home of Emirates airline, featuring five parallel runways and 400 aircraft gates. This development will further solidify Dubai’s position as a key aviation hub. CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, sees this as a bold step towards expanding Dubai’s aviation infrastructure.
Dubai International Airport has been the world’s busiest airport for international travel for the past ten years