Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport a development worth AED120 billion ($33 billion), was launched in 2010 for cargo operations and in 2013 for passengers
The Al Maktoum International Airport or Dubai World Central (DWC) is aimed at being the world’s largest airport on completion, according to urban master developer Dubai South.
“#DubaiSouth will 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 South said via Twitter.
DWC, a development worth AED120 billion ($33 billion), was launched in 2010 for cargo operations and in 2013 for passengers.
It aims to become the world’s largest airport by 2050, with a capacity of up to 255 million passengers annually.
The initial phase, expected to be completed by 2030, will increase the airport’s capacity to 130 million passengers per year.
The total project will cover an area of 56 square kilometers. Talks are currently underway to restart the project, which would provide a significant boost to Dubai’s economy.
The rebound in traffic numbers, with Dubai International handling 66.1 million passengers in 2022, has improved the prospects for expansion.
The progress of the Al Maktoum International Airport project was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but preparations are being made to resume it.
The project includes a $2.7 billion substructure contract for Concourse 1 and the West Terminal building, which encompasses various facilities such as tunnels, baggage handling systems, road networks, and support facilities.
