Anniversary celebrations for Al Maktoum International
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Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.
The airport opened on 27 June 2010, Dubai Airports outlined an ambitious plan to create the world’s biggest and most advanced airport.
Passenger numbers have grown since opening of the passenger terminal with more than 800,000 passengers using the facility during 2014. Given recent growth projections coupled with the fact that capacity at Dubai International is expected to max out at 100 million passengers, Dubai Airports recently announced plans to expand the passenger terminal to a capacity of 26 million passengers. Construction is expected to begin next year with completion slated for 2017.
Beyond existing facilities, a US$32bn expansion was announced last year. Once complete the new facility will be able to accommodate 240 m passengers, will have five runways, four plus-shaped concourses and parking for more than 400 aircraft.
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