In a city that constantly amazes with its aspirations of greatness, Dubai is poised to break another world record with the development of Al Maktoum International Airport. This monumental project, managed by Dubai Aviation Corporation, is set to become a future pillar in global logistics and economy.
The investment for the new airport is estimated at 128 billion AED (about 35 billion US dollars). It is designed to be the world’s largest airport, with the operational capacity to handle up to 260 million passengers annually and equipped with 400 boarding gates across five runways.
This project has been meticulously planned under the supervision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of Dubai. With a vision to build not just an airport but an entire city in the south of Dubai, the project aims to house one million people and major global logistics and air transport companies.
The strategic plan includes transferring all operations from the current Dubai International Airport, known as the busiest in the world, to the new Al Maktoum International Airport. This shift will not only facilitate handling a larger volume of air traffic but will also strengthen Dubai’s position as a crucial hub for global interconnection and trade.
The scale of this project reflects Dubai’s ongoing ambition to lead in infrastructure and urban development. With the commencement of the new terminals’ construction, a new era in air transport in the region, and potentially the world, begins.
At NEXO, we keep a close watch on developments that define the future of logistics and international transport. Al Maktoum International Airport stands as a testament to how forward-looking vision and strategic investment can transform a city and the global landscape.
This project exemplifies how innovation and a commitment to sustained growth can overcome challenges, even in times of recovery following extreme weather events, such as the recent heavy rains that impacted the region. The future of Dubai, with Al Maktoum International Airport at its core, promises to be not only promising but revolutionary.
