Dubai, the city of ambitious dreams, has unveiled plans to construct the world’s biggest airport terminal at a staggering cost of $34.8 billion. This colossal project at Al Maktoum International Airport aims to not only dethrone Dubai International Airport (DXB) but fully absorb its operations within a decade.
Dubai’s million-dollar bet on the future of flight
The brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai’s ruler, this new terminal boasts a mind-blowing passenger capacity of 260 million – five times the size of DXB, currently the world leader in international traffic. Imagine a sprawling airport city with 400 aircraft gates, five parallel runways, and the ability to handle a staggering 12 million tonnes of cargo annually.
This mega-project isn’t just about bragging rights. Dubai envisions the airport as a catalyst for future growth, attracting leading logistics and air transport companies. The surrounding area is planned to transform into a vibrant city with housing for a million people. Sheikh Mohammed himself declared, “Dubai will be the world’s airport, its port, its urban hub, and its new global center.”
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The first phase is expected to be completed within a decade, accommodating 150 million passengers annually. The full project promises to be a game-changer for Dubai’s aviation sector for the next four decades. The airport is also designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for LEED gold certification to minimize environmental impact.
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