The construction of the new Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai continues, with the project, costing a total of €27.4 billion, to proceed with its first phase according to the planned schedule.
The new air complex, described as the largest airport in the world, will cover an area of 70 square kilometers and is expected to be operational in 2032.
With its full development, it will be able to serve up to 260 million passengers per year, with five parallel runways and 400 boarding gates.
According to the design, the passenger experience will be characterized by a smooth flow without delays and queues, with the use of autonomous transportation systems.
New travel experience
According to the Khaleej Times newspaper, terminals and departure halls will be connected to automatic, driverless, small passenger trains.
Luggage will be checked in prior to arrival at the terminal and check-in will be completed en route. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths describes an airport where the passenger does not stop for passports, security or customs, unless they choose it for shopping, dining or lounge.
Architecture and environment
The illustrations show a white exterior, extensive green spaces, palm trees, gardens and impressive white arches inside.
Strategic project for Dubai
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum describes the project as "strategic" and decisive for the emirate's economic future, boosting aviation, trade and logistics.
In the main construction phase
The project has already exceeded 10 million working hours in 15 months. The workers, currently 9,000, will reach 120,000 at the peak. The airport will also manage 12 million. tons of cargo per year.
Access and infrastructure
Al Maktoum, in the Dubai South region, has been operating since 2010 for cargo and since 2013 for passengers. After the expansion, it will be connected to Dubai Metro and buses, and the area already has several hotels. The goal is to fully transfer the operations of the current 90 million airport passengers.
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