5 runways, 70 sq kms & 400 aircraft gates | Dubai commences construction of world's largest airport; check details

Al Maktoum International Airport: Marking a  significant step towards solidifying Dubai's position as a global aviation hub, Dubai has embarked on a monumental project, initiating the construction of a groundbreaking new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, with aspirations to claim the title of the world's largest airport. 

Under the visionary direction of the UAE PM HH Sheikh Mohamma, plans are underway to transition all operations currently housed at Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport in the coming years. 

UAE PM HH Sheikh Mohammad announced the news on X on Sunday, saying, “Today, we approved the designs for the new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, and commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion as part of Dubai Aviation Corporation's strategy.”

Al Maktoum International Airport - Key features, cost, capacity, runways, other deets 

• Al Maktoum International Airport aims to be the world’s largest airport ever. 
• The Al Maktoum International Airport  to cover expansive area of 70 square kilometres
  
• Al Maktoum International Airport  is set to built at  a cost of AED128 billion. 
• All operations at Dubai International Airport will eventually be shifted to Al Maktoum International Airport in the upcoming years

• The airport will have an ultimate capacity exceeding 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo per annum
• The  terminal will ultimately enable the airport to handle a passenger capacity of 260 million annually
• The Al Maktoum International Airport will be five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport.
• The new airport will accommodate 400 aircraft gates and feature five parallel runways
• The airport will provide cutting-edge technologies, passenger facilities with unmatched level of service, and state-of-the-art aviation support facilities.
• Al Maktoum International Airport will comprise five parallel runways with a quadruple independent operation, west and east processing terminals, four satellite concourses with over 400 aircraft contact stands, uninterrupted automated people mover system for passengers. 

• The soon to be world’s largest airport will be an integrated landside transport hub for roads, Metro, and city air transport.
• Al Maktoum International will strongly contribute to mitigate environmental emissions, aligning with the UAE's vision for a sustainably built environment.

The construction of the new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport represents a monumental feat of engineering and design, signaling Dubai's unwavering dedication to excellence and progress