This Dubai Airport, Once Ready, Will Be The Largest In The World

Dubai never does anything ordinary and basic; the emirate always aspires to break records in every possible field. After being home to the world’s tallest building, largest mall, tallest hotel, and more, Dubai will soon be home to the world’s largest airport. Yep, you read that right! Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC) in Dubai South, has announced its expansion project, and once complete, this Dubai airport will be the world’s largest. Read on for all the deets.

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This Dubai Airport Will Be Able To Accommodate Over 260 Million Passengers

Dubai South is working on the project and is expected to be complete by 2050. Dubai South took to Twitter to announce this news and said that the economic zone ‘would be home to the world’s largest airport once complete and a multi-modal transport infrastructure linking air, land, and sea. Along with the advantages of a business-friendly free zone, it will also provide a diverse range of residential options.’

Dubai World Central, valued at AED 120 billion (US$33 billion), began its cargo operations in June 2010, and the passenger terminal operations began in October 2013. With a passenger capacity of five to seven million, once complete, this airport will be able to accommodate more than 260 million passengers. In terms of development, plans for Phase 1 are in place and will complete by 2030. Phase 1 will support an annual capacity of 130 million passengers and include two more runways, Concourse 1 and the West Terminal building.

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Spanning an extensive area of 56 square kilometres, the airport will be home to tons of retail, food and beverage, entertainment and recreational facilities. We cannot wait to know more about this project. Stay tuned for all the upcoming updates.