[199] So does Eithad. Dubai expects an exponential rise in passenger traffic over its skies, with the presumption that it will become the primary air hub for transiting travelers from the Asia–Pacific Region, South Asia, Greater Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Australia (for the Kangaroo route: Australia to Britain and back). Dubai International Airport Buses provide air-conditioned transport into the city centre and over 80 hotels in the city. Passengers in Terminal 3 who need to transfer between concourse A and the rest of the Terminal have to travel via an automated people mover. The southern runway was closed from 1 to 31 May 2014, while the northern runway was closed from 31 May to 20 July 2014. There are a total of 43 remote stands at the terminal. [83] Rome2rio makes travelling from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Sharjah easy. Services run between 6 am and 11 pm every day except Friday, when they run between 1 pm and midnight. Passenger traffic for 2014 grew by 7.5% as 70.48 million passengers passed through Dubai International, compared to 66.43 million during the corresponding period in 2013. The facility makes EFC the largest dedicated business aviation terminal in the Middle East. [40][104], The concourse includes one 4-star hotel and one 5-star hotel, first- and business-class lounges, and duty-free areas. Emirates Airlines has over 2000 Airport Services employees current serving the airport. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Phase 1 included the construction for the first passenger terminal, the first runway, 70 aircraft parking bays, support facilities and structures, including large maintenance hangar, the first fire station, workshops, and administrative offices, an airfreight complex, two cargo agents' buildings, in-flight catering kitchens and an 87 m (285 ft) control tower. With the expansion of the Airport Fire Services, it was necessary to find more suitable accommodation, and a hangar style building was made available to them at the end of 1976. [17], Passenger numbers in the first half of 2016 totalled 410,278, up from 209,989 in the first half of 2015. Plans were put in place to construct the first stage of the cargo mega terminal, which by 2018 will have the ability to handle three million tons of freight. [14] The airport officially opened for passenger flights on 26 October 2013 with Nas Air and Wizz Air as the two carriers to operate from the airport. The airport is expected to be able to accommodate up to 160 million passengers. [121], Dubai Airports plans to close the southern runway (12R/30L) for complete resurfacing and replacement of the airfield lighting and supporting infrastructure. [14][15] Dubai Airport is also the base for low-cost carrier flydubai which handles 13% of passenger traffic and 25% of aircraft movements at DXB. The partly underground Terminal 3 was built at a cost of US$4.5 billion, exclusively for Emirates and has a capacity of 65 million passengers. [21] Up to four aircraft will be able to land simultaneously. Emirates Airline operates from only Terminal 3. It is the largest dedicated business aviation terminal of its kind in the Middle East. [88] Terminal 2 built in 1998 has an area of 47,000 m2 (510,000 sq ft) and has a capacity of 10 million as of 2013, after several, decent reconstructions and a major expansion in 2012 which saw capacity double. These are required to bring the capacity of the airport to 80–90 million passengers a year by 2015. It is used by over 100 airlines and is connected to Concourse D by an automated people mover. Check Al Maktoum International Airport flight status and book the … Dubai Aviation City Corporation integrates DWC and the Dubai Airports Company. Construction of Dubai Flower Centre completed. Capable of handling 60 million passengers per annum with the opening of Terminal 3 – Concourse B. Extensions to Terminal 2 are completed – new check-in hall, departure area, and extensions to the terminal building. As of January 2016, there are over 7,700 weekly flights operated by 140 airlines to over 270 destinations across all inhabited continents. 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However, passengers cannot move between Terminal 2 to 1 or from 2 to 3 and vice versa inside the airport. Four thousand strikers were arrested. The terminal increased the airport's maximum passenger capacity annually by 47  million, bringing the total annual capacity up to 75 million passengers. [187] The Dubai duty-free shopping area in Terminal 2 covers 1,400 m2 (15,000 sq ft) in departures and 50 m2 (540 sq ft) in arrivals. In early 2007, Dubai Airport introduced a new type of airport screening device which not only detected weapons, but also could screen the passenger for drugs in the blood. $540 million phase 1 launched. For transit passengers the concourse has 3 transfer areas and 62 transfer desks. Passenger growth at the airport has been growing at an average rate of 18%. The 3,437-square-metre (37,000 sq ft) extension included a larger arrivals hall as well. Dubai World Central Airport, also known as Al Maktoum International, is Dubai’s 2nd-largest airport. A new 28 m (92 ft) control tower was also constructed. It is located at the Dubai Airport Free Zone close to Dubai International's Terminal 2. On 23 December 1980 the airport became an ordinary member of the Airports Council International (ACI). With the changes made, the airport does not expect embarking and disembarking passengers and baggage from the A380 to take longer than it does for Boeing 747-400s, which carry fewer passengers. The building includes a multi level underground structure, first and business class lounges, restaurants, 180 check-in counters and 2,600 car-parking spaces. The penalty is a minimum four years if it is for personal use. The airport is relatively new, having been commissioned in October 2013. However, recent communications predict a further increase to 80 million passengers with additional reassessments of existing capacities. [86] On 6 February 2016, members of the public were invited to trial the concourse in preparation for its opening. When fully completed (expected 2027), the airport will contain transport modes, logistics and value-added services, including manufacturing and assembly, in a single free economic zone. Fifteen additional airlines have signed a contract to operate flights to the airport. The terminal has 10 floors (4 basements, a ground floor and 5 above floors). From Deira, the road progresses south-eastward towards Dubai International Airport, intersecting with E 311 (Emirates Road) past the airport. These interlinked hangars will stretch from end-to-end of the westernmost runway. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. [79], The 87-metre-tall (285 ft) airport traffic control tower (ATCT) was constructed as part of phase two of the then[clarification needed]-development plan. Concourse A is connected to the terminal via a Terminal 3 APM. The Dubai duty-free shopping area covers 2,400 m2 (26,000 sq ft) in departures and 540 m2 (5,800 sq ft) in arrivals. On 20 December 2018 the airport celebrated its one billionth passenger. Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC, ICAO: OMDW), also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Jebel Ali, 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates that opened on 27 June 2010. The opening of Terminal 2 in 1998 saw the first step of phase 1 of the new development master plan launched in 1997. It is used by over 50 airlines, mainly operating in the Persian Gulf region. The Marhaba lounge, the smallest lounge at the concourse has a capacity of 300 passengers at a time. [187] As of August 2009, Dubai Duty Free was the biggest single airport retail operation in the world ahead of London's Heathrow and Seoul's Incheon airports. Concourse A opened on 2 January 2013.[124]. The airport has over 26,000 m2 (280,000 sq ft) of retail space spread between its three main terminals and includes many shopping and eating outlets. [96], In arrivals, the terminal contains 72 immigration counters and 14 baggage carousels. Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International as well as Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central. Forecasts in 2004 for cargo growth predicted that additional major cargo handling facilities were needed to satisfy demands. Capable of handling 22 million passengers per annum. [21], Construction of the airport was ordered by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in 1959. Various lounge areas are provided, some including children's play areas or televisions showing news, movies and sports channels. Dubai: The newly-opened Route 2020 on Dubai Metro’s Red Line will soon be connected with Al Maktoum International Airport, a top official from the Roads and Transport Authority confirmed. In addition, the Dubai Flower Centre opened in 2005 as part of the development. These timings differ during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. [195] A road tunnel underneath one of the runways was built in 2003.[196]. [116] The flower centre's first phase was completed in 2004 at a cost of $50 million. DWC started its first phase of operation when DWC-Al Maktoum International Airport opened for cargo operations in June 2010. It opened 27 June 2010;[54] however, construction is not expected to finish until 2027. On 16 July 2008, Dubai Airport unveiled the first of two specially-built gates capable of handling the aircraft. Terminal 2 capacity increased to 10 million after expansion completed. The total amount of retail space at the concourse is 11,000 m2 (120,000 sq ft), and there is also a total of 14 cafes and restaurants. This will be a smaller version of Concourse 2, which is connected to Terminal 3. [7] As of May 2019, only a handful of airlines operate passenger services out of Al Maktoum International Airport. [90], Terminal 2 has undergone a major refurbishment recently, extending check-in and boarding facilities, changing the interior and exterior décor, and offering more dining choices to passengers. Dubai Airport’s fist runway was made of compacted sand. The airport revealed its future plans in May 2011, which involve the construction of a new Concourse D for all airlines currently operating from concourse C. Concourse D is expected to bring the total capacity of the airport to over 90 million passengers and will open in early 2016. Taxiways were strengthened. [105] The concourse allows for multi-level boarding and boasts the largest first and business class lounges in the world. [26], Expansion continued in the early 1970s including ILS Category II equipment, lengthening existing runway to 12,500 ft (3,810 m), installation of a non-directional beacon (NDB), diesel generators, taxiways, etc. [207], "DXB" redirects here. Three turning-areas, an apron and small terminal completed the airport that was constructed by Costain. The construction of a new terminal building consisting of a three-storey building 110 m (360 ft) long and included an enclosed floor area of 13,400 m2 (144,000 sq ft). In 2013, Dubai Airports announced a major renovation for Terminal 1 and Concourse C. The renovations include upgraded baggage systems, replacement of check-in desks and a more spacious departure hall. [101] The building, which follows the characteristic shape of Concourse B, 924 m (3,031 ft) long, 91 m (299 ft) wide and 40 m (130 ft) high in the centre from the apron level and accommodates 20 air bridge gates, of which all are capable of handling the Airbus A380-800. Emirates cut 5,000 flights and grounded over 20 aircraft during the period. [125] Workers building a new terminal at Dubai International Airport went on a sympathy strike in March 2006. The Green Line has at a station near the Airport Free Zone, from which passengers can connect to Terminal 2. With the arrival of the Airbus A380, the airport made modifications costing $230 million. 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It incorporates 50 gates, including 28 air bridges and 22 remote gates located at a lower level of the terminal. In 2014, India was DXB's biggest destination with 8.91 million passengers. [115], Dubai Airport has constructed a flower centre to handle flower imports and exports, as Dubai is a major hub for the import and export of flowers, and the airport required a specialist facility since these products need special conditions. The total built up area of the concourse itself is 675,000 m2 (7,270,000 sq ft). It is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex. [107], The concourse also includes the Emirates first and Business class lounges, and the Marhaba lounge. This use was later made redundant with the availability of Russian airspace due to the breakup of the Soviet Union and the advent of longer-range aircraft introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s such as the Airbus A340, the Boeing 747-400 and the Boeing 777 series aircraft, which had the range to fly between Europe and Southeast Asia nonstop. Login or create an account to save your favourites and receive personalised recommendations. [needs update][9], The project was originally expected to be fully operational by 2017, although the 2007–2012 global financial crisis subsequently postponed the completion of the complex to 2027. 9 October 2018 | By International Airport Review. The next step was the reconfiguration of the runways, already part of phase 2, and aprons and taxiways were expanded and strengthened in 2003–2004. The renovation was completed by the middle of 2015. [39], In September 2012, Dubai Airports changed the names of concourses to make it easier for passengers to navigate the airport. Al Maktoum International Airport is the secondary airport serving Dubai which is projected to overtake the country’s main airport, Dubai International Airport, once all development work is fully complete. Al Maktoum International Airport, located in Jebel Ali, 37 kilometres southwest of Dubai, opened in June 2010, and has attracted only a few global commercial airlines so far. [36] The second Metro line, the Green Line, runs near the Airport Free Zone and has served the airport's north-eastern area with the Terminal 2 starting in September 2011.[37]. A new building was also constructed to house the Airport Maintenance Engineer, Electronics Engineering section, and Stores unit. The gates in Terminal 2 were changed and are now numbered F1 to F6. [47] In 2010 there were 47,213 customers, 13,162 movements and in 2009, there were a total of 43,968 customers and 14,896 movements. [114] Check-in counters have increased to 37. [111], Concourse C, is a part of Terminal 3, was opened in 2000 and used to be the largest concourse at Dubai International Airport before Concourse B in Terminal 3 opened. This upgrade will boost safety, service and capacity levels at DXB. [25], The advent of wide-body aircraft required further airport development in the 1970s, which had already been foreseen by the Ruler of Dubai, and plans for a new Terminal, runways, and taxiways capable of coping with international flights were drawn up. The airport is connected by the road D 89. Mehrabad International Airport is partially open to travellers from Dubai Al Maktoum International. The airport is served by Dubai Metro, which operates two lines through or near the airport. New Concourse A constructed, enabling the airport to have a capacity of 80 million passengers. The UK, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan followed with 5.38 million, 4.88 million and 3.13 million, respectively. Check our live COVID-19 map for United Arab Emirates travel restrictions, and to find out if you'll need to quarantine on arrival.We try to be as accurate as possible, but things can change fast. [17] Over 63% of travelers using the airport in 2018 were connecting passengers. It is spread over an area of 520,000 m2 (5,600,000 sq ft) and offers 221 check-in counters. The system includes 21 screening injection points, 49 make-up carousels, 90 km (56 mi) of conveyor belts capable of handling 15,000 items per hour at a speed of 27 km/h (17 mph) and 4,500 early baggage storage positions. Arrivals will also see improvements to help reduce waiting times. Terminal 2 will be completely redeveloped to match the status of the other two terminals. The entire facility is a 3,400-square-metre (37,000 sq ft) terminal, and includes a Royal Majlis and an antenna farm. In addition, work on other taxiways in the area was expanded in order to complete the work associated with the newly commissioned second runway. [1][20], The history of civil aviation in Dubai started in July 1937 when an air agreement was signed for a flying boat base for the aircraft of Imperial Airways with the rental of the base at about 440 rupees per month—this included the guards' wages. According to Dubai Airport officials, plans for Terminal 4 had begun and extensions would be made to Terminal 3. Due to extra congestion on one runway, all freighter, charter and general aviation flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport. Concourse 1, in which over 100 international airlines operate, became Concourse C. Concourse 2 became Concourse B and Concourse 3 became Concourse A. Originally opened for cargo operations in 2010, DWC started flying passengers in 2013 and has now been expanded to welcome more than 26 million passengers every year. With a capacity of 15 million, it would bring the total capacity of the airport to 90 million passengers by 2018—an increase of 15 million. Dubai Al Maktoum International is partially open to travellers from Mehrabad International Airport. 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[84], In May 2011, Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports revealed the Dubai Airport masterplan. [23], In May 1963, construction of a 9,200-foot (2,800 m) asphalt runway started. Previous working names for the airport complex have included "Jebel Ali International Airport", "Jebel Ali Airport City", and "Dubai World Central International Airport". [188] Terminal 3 has a left luggage facility operated by Emirates in the Arrivals area where layover passengers can leave their luggage for a fee while they go sightseeing. These included the building of 29 gates capable of handling the large aircraft, five of which are in Terminal 3 and two are in Terminal 1. Check our live COVID-19 map for Iran travel restrictions, and to find out if you'll need to quarantine on arrival.We try to be as accurate as possible, but things can change fast. The Emirates hub is the largest airline hub in the Middle East; Emirates handles 51% of all passenger traffic and accounts for approximately 42% of all aircraft movements at the airport. [16] The airport has a total capacity of 90 million passengers annually. It is surrounded by a logistics hub, a luxurious golf resort, a trade and exhibition facility with 3 million square metres of exhibition space, a commercial district, and a residential and hotel area. The nearest airport is Al Maktoum International, 15 km from Holiday Inn Dubai Al-Maktoum Airport, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. The airport is served by the Government owned Dubai Taxi Agency, which provides 24-hour service at the arrivals in every terminal. Other facilities include prayer rooms and a medical centre. The Terminal was originally built to handle 18 million passengers; however, with extreme congestion at the terminal, the airport was forced to expand the terminal to accommodate the opening of 28 remote gates. [12], On 24 February 2011, the airport was certified to handle passenger aircraft with up to 60 passengers. [9] In 2017, DXB handled 88 million passengers and 2.65 million tonnes of cargo and registered 409,493 aircraft movements. Trains run around every ten minutes from Terminals 1 and 3, with services starting at 05:50 (05:30 on Thursday) and finishing at midnight (01:00 on Thursday and Friday). During the second half of the 1960s several extensions, equipment upgrades like a VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and an instrument landing system (ILS), as well as new buildings, were constructed. DWC Al Maktoum International Airport Departures Arrivals Live flight Departures ⭐ flight status information ️ for Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). London's Heathrow became the top city destination, recording 2,626,357 passengers. In 2008, Dubai Duty Free doubled its retail space from 7,000 to 15,000 m2 (75,000 to 161,000 sq ft) with the inauguration of the new Emirates Terminal 3 in October 2008. Capacity was increased to allow for 10 million passengers, an increase of 5 million.[91]. Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport is a major air transport facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [110] [85], Concourse D will have a capacity of 15 million passengers, include 17 gates and will be connected to Terminal 1 via an automated people mover. [11], Dubai International Airport is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east[2] of Dubai and spread over an area of 7,200 acres (2,900 ha) of land. [194][citation needed]. The construction of the Airport Fire Station and the installation of the generators were completed in December of that year and were fully operational in March 1972. [9] The passenger terminal at this phase is designed to have a capacity of 5 million passengers per year. The airport opened on June 27, 2010 for cargo operations followed by passenger flights in October 2013. This deal also allows Qantas to use the A380 dedicated concourse.[93]. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) departures and arrivals, budget airlines & 55% off flight deals on Trip.com. Terminal 1 has a capacity of 15 million passengers. Completion was originally planned for 2006, but was delayed by two years. It also will see Emirates take over the operation at Concourse C, along with concourse A and B which it will already be operating. Opening of Emirates Flight Catering Centre, capable of producing 115,000 meals per day. Dubai World Central Airport 1 Imresolt.jpg 1,210 × 727; 151 KB Local buses 4, 11, 15, 33 and 44 can be used to connect with Terminal 1 and 3, while bus 2 connects with Terminal 2. The airport's landside facilities were modified to allow the construction of two stations for the Red Line of Dubai Metro. Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC, ICAO: OMDW), also known as Dubai World Central,[4] is an international airport in Jebel Ali, 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest[3] of Dubai, United Arab Emirates that opened on 27 June 2010. [189] A senior Dubai judge was quoted on 11 February 2008, by Seven Days saying, "These laws help discourage anyone from carrying or using drugs. It is expected to be the second-largest airport in the world by physical size, though not by passenger metrics. [77], The third phase included the construction of a new terminal (now the parts of Terminal 1's main building and Concourse C) and an additional 60 parking bays, as well as a new aircraft maintenance facility. US$225 million VIP Pavilion for the Dubai Royal Wing opens in July. Terminals 1 and 3 are directly connected with a common transit area, with airside passengers being able to move freely between the terminals without going through immigration, while Terminal 2 is on the opposite side of the airport. Currently Dubai’s second-largest airport, it is expected to become the world’s largest when its expansion is completed, with the capacity to handle 26 million passengers a year. The three passenger terminals have a total handling capacity of around 80  million passengers a year. [dubious – discuss] This would make it the largest airport in the world in both physical size and passenger volume.[19][20]. Dubai's Emirates airline will move its base from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum International airport at Dubai World Central (DWC) by 2025, a top government official said. There is also a 300-room hotel and health club including both five and four star rooms. During this period, DXB operated with one single runway. 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