All flights, at Dubai International (DXB) will be moved to Al Maktoum International (AMI) over the coming years. A brand new passenger terminal costing Dh128 billion was announced on Sunday for AMI aiming to increase passenger capacity to 260 million and gradually transition DXBs operations in a span of 10 years. This announcement signals the phase of the airports development.
DXB will remain the hub catering to over 100 million travelers while phase two of DWC progresses according to a statement from the airports operator.
Emirates Airline, headquartered in Dubai referred to AMI as its ” base”. Once fully operational AMI is set to be five times larger than DXB covering an area of 70 kilometers with five runways and five passenger terminals accommodating more than 400 aircraft gates.
November a senior official disclosed intentions to replace DXB. The worlds busiest airport. With a larger facility. Initial estimates suggest that DXBs traffic will exceed 88.8 million passengers by 2024.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai mentioned that Al Maktoum International Airport is set to become the largest, in the world catering to a 260 million passengers. He also highlighted the introduction of cutting edge aviation technologies in the sector.
With plans to develop a city around the airport in Dubai South there is expected to be a surge in demand for housing to accommodate around a million residents as noted by the Dubai Ruler. The vision is for this area to become a hub for companies specializing in logistics and air transport positioning Dubai as a key player on the world stage.
The initial phase of this project aims to be operational within a decade with an estimated capacity of handling 150 million passengers. The airport design includes five runways with operational capabilities two processing terminals on its west and east sides four satellite concourses featuring over 400 aircraft contact stands an efficient automated people mover system for passenger transport and an integrated landside transportation hub connecting roads, metro services and city air transport. These details were shared by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, who holds positions, within Dubai’s aviation sector.
“It will lay the foundation for the 40 years of expected expansion, in Dubai’s aviation industry”.
Khalifa Al Zaffin, the chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation mentioned that the airport is projected to create job opportunities and housing needs for than a million individuals residing and working in Dubai South, a project that has been evolving since 2007. The airport commenced cargo operations in 2010. Introduced passenger flights, in 2013. Its operations will help reduce emissions.
