With 400 terminal gates, Dubai is poised to construct the biggest airports in the world. If rumors are to be believed, the administration is planning to build an enormous airport that will be almost five times larger than the existing international airport.
The ruler of the emirate, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently presented plans for the expanded Al Maktoum International Airport, which is expected to handle 260 million passengers annually and become the largest airport in the world.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the significance of this project for future generations in a statement posted on X. It will further establish Dubai as the pinnacle of urban sophistication and global connectedness. He unveiled grandiose plans for the airport, which would cost an estimated AED 128 billion, or $35 billion, over the next ten years to build, including 400 airplane gates and five parallel runways.
If rumors about this enormous project are to be believed, it will not only completely change Dubai’s aviation scene but also trigger the growth of a whole metropolis surrounding the airport. He projected that the building would cost AED 128 billion, or $35 billion, over a ten-year period. He also presented plans for the emirate to build “a complete city around the airport,” taking into account the requirement for housing one million people.
Intended to serve as the central hub of Dubai South, the airport will encompass a large 55 square mile planned economic zone and is expected to become a thriving center of innovation and business.
In light of this, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the critical role that cutting-edge aviation technologies will play in reshaping the airport and ushering in a new era of productivity and connectedness. In addition, he emphasized the strategic significance of the airport, which goes beyond simple transportation and acts as a vibrant hub for international trade, business, and culture.
The declaration coincides with a rebound in air travel, with foreign visitor numbers reaching pre-pandemic levels as Dubai steers toward this audacious goal. Dubai’s aviation infrastructure is set to be anchored by the Al Maktoum International Airport, which will further cement the emirate’s position as a world leader in both air travel and urban growth.