Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths highlights the strategic importance of the expansion, solidifying Dubai’s position as a leading aviation hub on the world stage.
The ‘Airport of the Future’ project, approved by Dubai’s ruler Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will cover 70sqkm and have the capacity for over 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. Phase one of the project is expected to be completed within 10 years, accommodating 150 million passengers per year.
