Dubai International Airport (DXB) will gradually shift operations to Al Maktoum International Airport (AMI) over the next decade.
AMI’s new Dh128-billion terminal will boost passenger capacity to 260 million annually, aiming to fully absorb DXB’s operations.
Emirates Airline views AMI as its “future home,” with plans for the airport to be five times the size of DXB, spanning 70 square kilometers with five runways and terminals.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid envisions AMI as the world’s largest airport, integrating new aviation technologies.
Dubai plans to develop a city around AMI, expecting to accommodate a million residents and host leading companies.
The project will unfold in phases, with the first targeting 150 million passengers annually within ten years.
Economic benefits include generating employment and residential opportunities for over a million people in Dubai South.
Additionally, AMI aims to mitigate environmental emissions.
In summary, the expansion of AMI underscores Dubai’s ambition to strengthen its global aviation hub status, driving economic growth and sustainability.
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