With all of these projects completed by 2013, the airport expects to be able to handle at least 7580 million passengers and over 5 million tonnes of cargo. Terminal 2 inaugurated on 1 May 1998, to alleviate congestion from Terminal 1, with a capacity of 2.5million passengers annually. The terminal has 20 Airbus A380 gates at Concourse A and 5 at Concourse B and 2 at Concourse C.[85] It was announced on 6 September 2012 that Terminal 3 would no longer be Emirates-exclusive, as Emirates and Qantas had set up an extensive code sharing agreement. It is expected to be the second-largest airport in the world by physical size, though not by passenger metrics. It has 3 terminals which are the terminal 1, terminal 2 and the terminal 3. In February 2022, two Emirates planes nearly collided with each other. This system was the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. The runways are equipped with four sets of ILS to guide landing aircraft safely under very poor weather conditions. Construction for the second phase would commence immediately after the completion of Phase 1 and include the second runway, 50 new aircraft parking bays in addition to the existing 70 bays, a second fire station and a third cargo agent building. 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. [38], In September 2012, Dubai Airports changed the names of concourses to make it easier for passengers to navigate the airport. There are detailed Dubai Airport Terminal Maps available to view online to help guide you through Dubai Airport. Upon completion, Terminal 3 was the largest building in the world by floor space, with over 1,713,000m2 (18,440,000sqft) of space, capable of handling 60 million passengers in a year. Emirates cut 5,000 flights and grounded over 20 aircraft during the period. The facility makes EFC the largest dedicated business aviation terminal in the Middle East. US$225million VIP Pavilion for the Dubai Royal Wing opens in July. Dubai Duty Free Company announced annual sales of Dhs5.9 billion (US$1.6 billion) in 2012, representing a 10 per cent increase on the previous year. Completion was originally planned for 2006 but was delayed by two years. [107] [214], In 2018, Houthi rebel group claimed that Dubai airport had been attacked by drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The terminal has 10 floors (4 basements, a ground floor and 5 above floors). After it landed, airport workers found a big hole in the fuselage and some bolts in the landing gear. [74], Planning begun for further expansion of Dubai Airport, with the construction of Terminal 4, it was revealed on the day Emirates completed its phased operations at the new Terminal 3, on 14 November 2008.
Dubai Duty Free recorded more than 23.5 million transactions in 2012. Dubai airport is one of the largest airports in the world, it is the 3rd largest airport in terms of passenger numbers and the first in the world in terms of international passengers. When trying to get to Terminal 2, there are shuttle buses that go there, however they can be very sporadic. Dubai Airport also invested $3.5 billion into a new Concourse A, exclusively for handling Emirates A380s. When leaving the airport, there is public transportation. 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. Concourse 1, in which over 100 international airlines operate, became Concourse C. Concourse 2 became Concourse B and Concourse 3 became Concourse A. [215], Since there are international flights operating out from the airport, the terminals are equipped with immigration processing facilities and security scanning for all passengers including domestic, and regional passengers. Construction of Dubai Flower Centre completed. In 2008, Dubai Duty Free doubled its retail space from 7,000 to 15,000m2 (75,000 to 161,000sqft) with the inauguration of the new Emirates Terminal 3 in October 2008. You are here: Home Dubai Airport Directions & Maps, To view the location of Dubai Airport in Google Maps simply click here. [54][55][56] There has been an official plan to build the Dubai Metro Purple Line to connect Al Maktoum International Airport to Dubai International Airport; construction was set to begin in 2012. [89], In arrivals, the terminal contains 72 immigration counters and 14 baggage carousels. Services run between 6 am and 11 pm every day except Friday, when they run between 1 pm and midnight. 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 Purple and Blue Lines are under construction and these two lines will also have a station.[223].
The centre also has its own immigration and customs sections, its own Dubai Duty Free outlet, a fully equipped business and conference centre, eight luxury private lounges and a limousine service between aircraft and the terminal. It is also the hub of Emirates, Dubais flag carrier, as well as the low cost FlyDubai. On 20 December 2018 the airport celebrated its one billionth passenger. 2021 Copyright: dubai-airport.com | Privacy Policy Contact. During this period, DXB operated with one single runway. The planned location originally was Jebel Ali. 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. The Dubai airports map shows all the airports around Dubai.
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. [13], Emirates Airline has its hub airport in Dubai International (DXB) and has their own terminal 3 with 3 concourses that they share with flydubai. Terminals 1 and 3 cater to international passengers, whilst Terminal 2 is for budget passengers and passengers flying to the subcontinent and Persian Gulf region; Terminals 1 and 3 handle 85% of the passenger traffic and the Executive Flights terminal is for the higher-end travelers and important guests. Terminals 1 and 3 are directly connected with a common transit area however Terminal 2 is on the opposite side of the airport. Emirates now operates from Concourses A, B and C, all under Terminal 3. while FlyDubai operates from Terminal 2 (Concourse F). The airport is connected by the road D 89.
| Disclaimer | Sitemap [94] The building, which follows the characteristic shape of Concourse B, 924m (3,031ft) long, 91m (299ft) wide and 40m (130ft) 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. [101], The total retail area at the concourse is 120,000m2 (1,300,000sqft), which also includes 18 restaurants within the food court. As the second stage, Concourse 1 opened in April 2000 under the name of Sheikh Rashid Terminal. Concourse A is connected to the terminal via a Terminal 3 APM. The international airport of Duba is the 3rd largest airport in the world with a passenger traffic of 70.5 million travelers in 2014. There are also two others that can be booked in advance that feature relaxation and various hospitality services. It has two open-air garden areas, and the largest duty-free alcohol shop globally. About 100 airlines operate from DXB Terminal 1. Within the international transit area of the interconnected Terminals 1 and 2, internet and games facilities, prayer rooms, showers, spas, gym, swimming pool and three hotels are provided. Concourse C became part of Terminal 3 in 2016 after concourse D opened. The concourse includes over 17 food and beverage cafes and restaurants, with the food court being located on the Departures Level. The message is cleardrugs will not be tolerated". Dubai 7th Most Influential City in the World, Check in with Windows Tablets at Flydubai, An Interview with Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. It seems that the pilots did not receive clearance from air traffic control. They have to make use of Taxi service or public transport available outside. Concourse D will be completed with a capacity of 15 million passengers. [12] In July 2019, Dubai International airport installed the largest solar energy system in the region's airports as part of Dubai's goal to reduce 30 percent of the city energy consumption by 2030. By February 1938, there were four flying boats a week.
The stations are located in front of both terminals and can be accessed directly from the arrivals areas. 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. Concourse B includes five aerobridges that are capable of handling the new Airbus A380. [citation needed] The Empire Flying Boats also started operating once a week flying east to Karachi and west to Southampton, England. Extensive upgrading work on existing retail areas since 2004 in Terminals 1 and 2 has increased sales. Iris scanning has been implemented in all UAE airports. [110], The centre when completed and functioning will have a floor area of approximately 100,000m2 (1,100,000sqft) including different export chambers and offices. The renovation was completed by the middle of 2015. [218][citation needed], In 2020, Dubai International Airport's first quarter passenger traffic fell down by 67.8 percent and reached 5.75 million. Law Office of Gretchen J. Kenney.
[118][119] Another strike took place in October 2007. [92], Concourse A, part of Terminal 3, opened 2 January 2013,[93] has a capacity of 19 million passengers and is connected to the two major public levels of Terminal 3 via Terminal 3 APM in addition to the vehicular and baggage handling system utility tunnels for further transfer. 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. Simply click on the link below to view the various terminal maps for Dubai Airport The map for Dubai Airports Terminal 1 includes the Sheikh Rashid Terminal and Terminal 1 check-in areas. The airport has three terminals as well as a parking area and a place for car rentals. [234], International airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, "DXB" redirects here. One of the longest intra-city roads, D 89 begins at the Deira Corniche and runs perpendicular to D 85 (Baniyas Road). Veterans Pension Benefits (Aid & Attendance). [68][unreliable source? 1900 S. Norfolk St., Suite 350, San Mateo, CA 94403 Also after early 2016 when the construction of Concourse D was done, there is now an automated people mover between concourse D and Terminal 1. It also includes eight aircraft hangars with a total built up area of 69,598m2 (749,150sqft) and maintenance hangars for Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s, and a 1,200-square-metre (13,000sqft) gatehouse for VIP service. [19], 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 monththis included the guards' wages. Due to extra congestion on one runway, all freighter, charter and general aviation flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport. The Marhaba lounge, the smallest lounge at the concourse has a capacity of 300 passengers at a time. The Cargo Mega Terminal, which will have the capacity to handle 3 million tonnes of cargo a year, is a major development; it is going to be built in the long term. With a capacity of 15 million, it would bring the total capacity of the airport to 90 million passengers by 2018an increase of 15 million. The hold rooms themselves have been enlarged to cater for the larger number of passengers flying the A380s. [217] Growth slowed down in 2014 due to the 80-day runway resurfacing project, which saw DXB operate with only one runway between May and July. It is used by over 50 airlines, mainly operating in the Persian Gulf region. [100], The concourse also includes the Emirates first and Business class lounges, and the Marhaba lounge. New Concourse A constructed, enabling the airport to have a capacity of 80million. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1, 2 and 3. - Terminal 2 of Dubai Airport is designed to accommodate low-cost airlines as well as regional flights. It involves the construction of Concourse D (previously Terminal 4). Emirates Engineering currently provides full support for the Emirates Airline fleet and all the other international operations at the airport.[207]. [18], In 2014 Dubai International indirectly supported over 400,000 jobs and contributed over US$26.7 billion to the economy, which represented around 27% of Dubai's GDP and 21% of the employment in Dubai. Presently the airport has a cargo capacity of 2.5million tonnes, and will be expanded to handle 3million. 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. Opening of Emirates Flight Catering Centre, capable of producing 115,000 meals per day. Dubai International Airport can be accessed from the south via Sheikh Zayed Road which will lead onto the floating bridge or Sheikh Rashid Road that both cross over Dubai Creek. Choose carefully, as they are all different. The completion of the mega terminal will be no later than 2018. Pre-screening takes place in all terminals at the entrance of the airport. [75] Initial capacity of 11million passengers per annum. [11] Terminal 3 is the second-largest building in the world by floor space and the largest airport terminal in the world. The runways were expanded to accommodate the Airbus A380 which came into service in 2007. Passenger growth at the airport has been growing at an average rate of 18%. Capacity was increased to allow for 10million passengers, an increase of 5million.[84]. It officially opened in 1960 with its first airfield, at which time it was able to handle aircraft the size of a Douglas DC-3 on a 1,800-metre-long (5,900ft) runway made of compacted sand. Image Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB)", "Dubai flower hub could be a thorn for the Dutch. Taxis are very affordable and will take visitors directly from the airport to their hotel. Comments and feedback are welcomed. New LED lighting replaced the old tungsten runway lights and new taxiways were constructed enabling an increase in runway capacity. The airport reached its capacity of 33million passengers per annum by 2007; however, this was still not enough to handle the growing over congestion at the airport. It is exclusively reserved for the airline Emirates. Simply keep following signs from here until you approach Dubai Airport and the terminal building access roads.
