Does the Punjab really have a mafia? Come across more like a farming community to me, but what do i know.

any updates?

can someone please post some updates. I don't live in Dubai, but i saw the progress of the airport and i don't think it will be ready by May, but probably August. That's the problem with Dubai, before one project is finished they start building another one. Thats how Dubai Aiport is, before Terminal 3 is finished, they're now concentrating on Dubai World Central or Maktoum International Airport.

oh yeah they changed there website.

This is there new Logo.
http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/images/logo.jpg

we need updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice logo :)

I flew through dubai a week ago, and it looked like quite a bit of work was still needed. could be as long as september/october.

maybe they will open it to coincide with the launch of A380 services?

i completely agree. Whats taking them so long.

Sheikh Mohammed visited the site and the offices just prior to the airshow and "ORDERED" that it gets finished by May 2008. The airport is still sticking to that as of this moment provided a few "issues" can be resolved (again, there are a few logistical and strategic decisions pending that may affect this date), namely Emirates' first A380 delivery, commencing of flights using it from Oct 1st, the new concourse and the naming of the Terminal. (they are proposing to call the new terminal "Terminal 2" :weird:) - Either way, its gona be a very close call. Personally, I have planned for a July 2008 launch, as far as my magazine's projects with Dubai Airports are concerned.

^^ The existing Terminal 2 certanly doesn't deserve the name ... or the right to exist for that matter.

Naz UK what do u mean by your "magazine's projects with Dubai Airports are concerned"?

Aviation Business. One of my magazines.

do you make it?

I work for a publisher that does.

any updates...photos...etc..?

Anyone know if Virgin will be using T2?

I fly in on september 2nd this year from Heathrow

Anyone know if Virgin will be using T2?

I fly in on september 2nd this year from Heathrow

No you don't have to worry. Every international airline uses Terminal 1. Terminal 2 SUCKS. Its like a third World Airport in Afghanistan. I think it was built for labourers. The only airlines which use it are:-
Aero Asia International
Airblue (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar)
Air India
Air-India Express See Terminal 1
Ariana Afghan Airlines (Jeddah, Kabul, Riyadh)
Caspian Airlines (Ahwaz, Tabriz, Tehran-Imam Khomeini)
Condor (Frankfurt) [seasonal]
Donbassaero (Donetsk)
Eastern SkyJets (Bagram, Kandahar)
Fars Air Qeshm (Qeshm, Tbilisi)
Finnair (Helsinki) charter service only
Hainan Airlines (Beijing, Luanda)
Iran Aseman Airlines (Bahrain, Bushehr, Gheshm, Lar, Shiraz, Tehran)
Iraqi Airways (Baghdad, Basra)
Jupiter Airlines (Baghdad, Basrah, Erbil)
Kam Air (Jeddah, Kabul)
Kish Air (Gheshm, Kish)
Mahan Air (Tehran-Imam Khomeini)
Mihin Lanka (Colombo)
Nasair (Asmara)
Pamir Airways (Kabul)
Silk Way Airlines (Baku)
Turkmenistan Airlines (Ashgabat)

Which are all airlines, that travel to cheap, poor cities. So you don't have to worry.
Terminal 1 looks like this:-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/67/12_bz_dubai_airport_4.jpg/200px-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Eur_erco_dubai_airpo_intro_1_0.jpg/200px-Eur_erco_dubai_airpo_intro_1_0.jpg
http://www.guide2dubai.com/info/images/dubai-airport.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/DXB.jpg/175px-DXB.jpg

And Terminal 2, well there are no images of it. Proving Dubai Airport is emberassed of it, and only poor people use it, so they never take any photos.

:)

T2 does serve some very `low profile` airlines

Hold the phone.....

Coz like I said, there may be a re-naming ceremony, i.e. T3 becomes T2, T2 becomes T3.

That would be very confusing and get a lot of people turning up to the wrong terminal. I think they should leave T2 as T2 and improve it.

renaming then would make more sense with the locations....

T2 [soon to be T3] is primarily for charter flights and PMC staff

This is similar to what happened to Sky Harbor International Airport (in Phoenix - a city in the southwestern United States).

At Sky Harbor, we only have Terminals 2, 3 and 4. Terminal 1 was torn down in 1990 (after Terminals 2, 3 and 4 were built). They never renumbered the terminals because they knew it would become confusing for the travellers.

Yeah, that is true, but in Dubai thats how things go. Most people didn't even know about Salik when it started.

^^ Who told you that? I doubt any motorist didn't knew about it.

they just kept whining about it and doubting that it will ever be implemented. So when they came back to reality they were shocked.

renaming the terminals will be very stupid!!!!

^^ Not many people use the 2nd Terminal so it will not be much of a problem

they just kept whining about it and doubting that it will ever be implemented. So when they came back to reality they were shocked.

Shut up ... didn't you bought your salik tag some 3 - 4 weeks after it was implemented. :lol:

^^ yea but I just didn't bother about it :tongue2:

Mohammad inspects new airport expansion
WAM
Published: March 11, 2008, 13:24


Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inspected the new expansion at Dubai International Airport.

Accompanied by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department and Chairman of Emirates Group, Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimi, Minister of State, Shaikh Mohammad toured the new facilities dedicated exclusively for Emirates airlines, which included the new Terminal 3 building and passenger concourse 2.

He also visited the three-storey car parking, which can accommodate up to 2000 cars. Sheikh Mohammad was briefed by Khalifa Al Zafeen, CEO of Dubai World Central, about the two buildings spanning over one million square metres at a total initial cost of $ 4 billion to cater for 43 million passengers a year.

At a meeting with the young national cadres, Shaikh Mohammad praised the hard, diligent work they did over the past five years to complete the vital project, which he described as “gigantic, and a source of pride for all of us as it reflects part of Dubai development and modernisation strategy for 2015.”

Shaikh Mohammad also toured the service and recreational facilities and the duty free, and issued instructions to have the new building ready for the official opening in May.

Dubai international airport currently has a capacity of 22 million passengers but by the time expansion projects are completed it will be able to handle 60 million passengers a year.

Forecasts project the airport to be handling 70 million passengers per year by 2016 and 100 million per year by 2025, which would make it the world’s largest airport

a couple of photos. one gives a pretty good view of the creek and airfield while the other is a close up of the new terminal.

lets hope EK doesn't face BA's nightmare in moving to the new terminal.

http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=729574
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=730078

Wow! The new terminal looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Wow, I noticed the tarmack is finished aswell, next time I come to dubai it will be at this new terminal. Im going to make sure the flight I come in with will be a A-380, even if I have to go out of my way and fly in from London, or New York

Any updates?
Maybe anyone has an aerial photo of finished terminal 3 and concourse?

I read that the Opening is on the 1 of May...

I am not sure what kind of images you want, but here are some that might help:

Satellite image from 23 April 2008:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7027/croppedbd1.jpg

Interior images (from March 2008 or before):
http://i26.tinypic.com/2a5yn9z.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/2lc3f8.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/mt838k.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2r6kwvq.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/rbis8i.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/1jalid.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/2hdb2ub.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/jfw711.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/20qf9t0.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/k394za.jpg

And here is an image taken on 7 April 2008 from a Qatar Airways plane:
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=730078

After the shambles of the opening of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport,I would love it if this expansion(twice the size of T5) went like a dream.

Well, that is exactly what the airport is thinking. They are going to do some trials to ensure everything is working okay.

Dubai airport looks for dummy passengers
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter
Published: 25 April 2008, 00:45


Dubai: Dubai International Airport is seeking volunteers to act as mock passengers in the run up to the opening of Terminal 3 in the coming months.

To ensure that it does not face the kind of chaos that hit the recent inauguration of Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport, Dubai plans to open the new terminal after intensive trials, according to officials.

Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports, said the systems and services are being tested at the terminal before it is opened to scheduled flights in "the next few months."

"We are asking volunteers to come and participate in the trials," he said.

Members of the public, from frequent flyers to first timers, can register at http://dca.efast.ae/trials to take part in these trials.

Airport officials are also holding talks with government agencies such as customs and police in order to make sure that the opening is smooth.

Griffiths said opening of the approach roads is being coordinated with the Roads and Transport Authority as the airport expects heavy passenger rush this summer and traffic congestion could hamper the airport's operations. The Heathrow terminal's opening was marred by a breakdown of its baggage handling system.

"We do not want to open the terminal with any problem," Griffiths said, adding that Dubai will avoid the "big bang approach" of starting operations at full capacity from the start.


http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/04/25/10208294.html

volenteir to stand in lines for a few hours, i dont thi....


wait this is ssc. go get some pics people...

Not allowed.

I'm launching Airport Middle East magazine in May and it was a nightmare just to get 1 pic... so I doubt they're gona let any old Tom, Imre and Harry to walk in with a Canon E400 hidden in their jacket!

Sorry Imre! :D

^^ Would they confiscate the mobile phones too? :D

Probably.

I've got T3 as the cover story on my first issue, with an interview with their CEO...and its not gona be as simple as it first seemed.

Dubai outshines Changi airport

Dubai, April 27, 2008 (WAM) - Dubai International Airport overtook Singapore's Changi Airport in terms of total passenger numbers in the first quarter of this year, becoming sixth largest aviation hub in the world after
Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris and London.

In the first three months of this year, Dubai International Airport (DIA) handled 9.34 million passengers, edging past the 9.32 million passing through Changi's gates, the Sydney-based Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation said in its regional outlook report for 2008.

The DIA has also excelled in attracting foreign airlines. Dubai is also served by 124 airlines flying to 207 destinations, while Changi has only 80 airlines flying to 188 destinations around the world. The report said
traffic at Dubai airport is growing nearly three times faster than at the Changi airport.

Passenger throughput at DIA increased by 15.11 per cent in the first quarter this year against the same period last year. If the airport maintains current passenger throughput growth rate, it will successfully achieve its target of 40 million passengers by the end of this year.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and President of Emirates airline, forecast that passenger throughput at Dubai International would reach 40 million in 2008.

Last month, Singapore's Minister of State for Transport Lim Hwee Hua said that Changi faces tough competition from the Middle East, particularly Dubai, on the Australia-Europe route. She said the government would increase
capacity and liberalise aviation regime.

However, Changi still holds the edge over Dubai airport in the cargo sector. The Singapore's airport handled 467,000 tonnes in the first quarter, a four per-cent increase over the same period last year. Dubai handled just under 399,718 tonnes, but its growth rate stood at 10 per cent. The Middle East airlines are also poised to play an accelerated role over the next couple of years.

More than US$50 billion (Dh183bn) is being spent on Middle East airports, developing throughput capacity within the next four years for an additional 320 million passengers per year. The Gulf airlines announced aircraft orders
of more than US$50bn last year alone, most of them for twin-aisle and long-haul equipment.

The Centre for Aviation report said Asia Pacific aviation entered an earnings sweet spot in 2007 that led to record airline profitability. The report forecast that 2008 would be even better – particularly for the long-suffering airline industry in the United States.

The report predicted that the low-cost carriers (LCCs), which have been increasing their share of intra-Asian travel, would substantially increase their market share under a turbulent economic environment in the world.

On the issue of oil prices, the report suggested that prices are nearing the top. "Oil prices should start to level out and then to slide, as economies soften and the US dollar stabilises," it said. However, the report warned that the storm clouds might start gathering towards the end of the year as fuel prices continued to climb and the fallout from the US sub-prime crisis continued to emerge. (WAM)

http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=3996

my friend was telling me that they would be lucky if the airport was operational by next year. Recruiting staff is a very big issue it seems there !!

What exaclty is a part of this airport expansion? I know that Terminal 3 is nearing completion. I also know that a new concource is under construction, but which terminal is it in and what is the name? Also, I read somewhere that Terminal 4 is also under construction. I have never heard of Terminal 4 before, is this correct?

concourse 2 is a part of terminal 3

terminal 4 is unlikely as they shift focus to the new airport in jebal ali

are both expansions opening, the emirates new terminal, and the low budget one aswell ?

do you think getting threw passport control will be faster once expansion is done,

i have one of my friends working at the new terminal 3 (he does the computer networks and stuff) and he told me he doesn't expect it open before August....! He is talking about his own project (the airport security network)... :-) can the airport be operational without that ;-)

like wouldnt that kind of be a secret if it were airport security, try not to get your friend fired



i have one of my friends working at the new terminal 3 (he does the computer networks and stuff) and he told me he doesn't expect it open before August....! He is talking about his own project (the airport security network)... :-) can the airport be operational without that ;-)

concourse 2 is a part of terminal 3

terminal 4 is unlikely as they shift focus to the new airport in jebal ali

Then what is Concourse 1? I always thought that airports are divided into terminals, terminals are divided into concourses, and concourses are divided into gates; (but of course, some airports to not have concourses).

Concourse 1 i belive is the part of terminal 1 in the middle. after you go through the tunnel.

although they call that the sheikh rashid terminal, so i have no idea realy.

A friend sent me the below photos over email :-) It happened at Terminal 2

A number of containers got shifted toward the tail of the plane upsetting the balance of the aircraft and its nose went in the air.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9996/plane1hh2.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7536/plane2ot8.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8945/plane3mp5.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9219/plane4ca8.jpg

A friend sent me the below photos over email :-) It happened at Terminal 2


that happened close to two years ago IIRC. someone didn't calculate the load balance properly and left a heavier pallet at the back.

ready for take off

have they started the dummy tests yet ?

They would have done, but they were such big dummies that they ended up at sharjah airport instead.

Trminal 3 new pics. :)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/1891.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/2246.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/3446.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/4138.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/5474.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/6923.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/7434.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/8286.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/9971.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/10402.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/11120.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/12499.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/13416.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/14367.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/15873.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/16760.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/17229.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08222/18676.jpg (http://xs.to)

really nice, cant wait for it to open

http://i28.tinypic.com/28vd3l0.jpg

awesome renders, can't wait to walk through that airport in some years

notice the render has emirate 747s, I really want emirates to order the 747-800 intercontinental, its really missing in there fleet

notice the render has emirate 747s, I really want emirates to order the 747-800 intercontinental, its really missing in there fleet

I thought they ordered them last year :dunno:

^^ I think only Cargo versions were ordered.

Don't forget that Dubai is a shareholder on EADS

Yeah, nothing beats insider trading eh! :runaway:

they ordered ten, and took ten options for the freighter version, still waiting for the passenger version. They are pushing boeing for more range, and to lower the weight. Maybe next month at Farnborough.



I thought they ordered them last year :dunno:

which is terminal 1, is it the one being extended, i have a 3 hour stop over in dubai on sunday and says terminel 1 on the ticket.

which is terminal 1, is it the one being extended, i have a 3 hour stop over in dubai on sunday and says terminel 1 on the ticket.

It is the main one in Dubai...terminal 3 is not yet opened, and yes it is the extension (the other wing) of Terminal 1.

Terminal 2 is located on the other side (north) of dubai airport and is for flights to Iran, Iraq, and some other countries...

so will i be going to the new part or no.

No, Terminal 1 is not new. Terminal 3 is the newest terminal, but construction is not yet complete. Terminal 1 and 3 are next to each other and Terminal 2 is on the other side of the airport (across the runways).

only the new terminal 3 next to existing one if your flying emirates, and if its open, should open in a month or so. If flying before opening, then to existing one. It all depends on what airline your flying, and when, then its easy to know.


so will i be going to the new part or no.

^^ Terminal 3 will NOT open in a month or so ... I doubt it will even be "in 3 - 4 months or so". :laugh:

Here is a link to a video (length: 4:23) of an interview with Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, on AMEInfo. He says that there is no set date for the opening of the new terminal. He says when it will open whenever it is ready.

http://www.ameinfo.com/158778.html

Phoned up emirates yesterday, and they told me the new terminal is opening in august, and it wont be like T5

Here is a link to a video (length: 4:23) of an interview with Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, on AMEInfo. He says that there is no set date for the opening of the new terminal. He says when it will open whenever it is ready.

http://www.ameinfo.com/158778.html

I think they are waiting for the A380.

First A380 + new terminal.
That would make a bigger news.

first EK A380 flight set to commence on DXB-JFK-DXB on Aug1 (moved up from Oct1). Chances are they'll inaugurate the new terminal by then.

I think they are waiting for the A380.

First A380 + new terminal.
That would make a bigger news.

Good point, Tom. You are probably correct.

This airport has to be up and running before that, then deal with 380. But would be good for first flight at new expansion, just cant see that happening. Emirates will recieve first 380 in july, Im sure they will be doing tests at airport before maiden flight to JFK.

They have built gates for the A380 at the old terminal.


And why didnt they build it like this :bash:


http://i28.tinypic.com/28vd3l0.jpg

They have built gates for the A380 at the old terminal.


And why didnt they build it like this :bash:

That is an old render....in reality..there is no space between T3 and T1...they're linked together and the tower is just between them!

Jebel Ali airport to open in 2009

http://business24-7.ae/sitelists/MigratedImages/5_27_2008/eb26_dwc_28_small.jpg

Dubai's new airport, Al Maktoum International, coming up at Dubai World Central development in Jebel Ali, will launch its operations next year with a passenger terminal common for all airline types and not just low-cost carriers, as announced earlier, according to a top executive. "Due to be operational in the third quarter of 2009, the first passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International airport will cater to all airlines – budget included," Khalifa S Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai World Central, told Emirates Business.

"There is no such thing as a dedicated low cost terminal. The plan is to take all operators of Dubai International airport's Terminal 2 to the Al Maktoum International airport. So we have built something similar to Terminal 2 but not a dedicated low-cost terminal," he said.

Without divulging the names and number of airlines that will start flying from the new airport initially, Al Zaffin said low-cost carriers would be allowed to operate from there for sure, along with all other airlines.

"The terminal coming up at Al Maktoum International airport will cater to seven million passengers annually and take the load off Dubai Airport. It is comparable to Dubai airport's Terminal 2 – for regular airlines as well as budget carriers," he said.

Confirming the same, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, told Emirates Business: "There is a new terminal being built at Al Maktoum International airport, which is a separate entity from the main development. It is expected to carry seven million passengers but not specifically designed for low-cost carriers. International and other regional carriers will also operate from there."

^^ Does that mean the current T2 shall be closed down after 2009?

After having new te5rminal ...is that Dubai became busiest , largest and most advance Airport in the world ? .........is there any new terminal is planning except this or they ll shift the airport cause no of passenger they told that going to be more than double.....?

What I heard is that Dubai International Airport will be only dedicated to EMIRATES.

Al Maktoum International will be for all other airlines.

Wouldnt be that great for cargo, but i guess its possible.

They have built gates for the A380 at the old terminal.
And why didnt they build it like this :bash:

That is an old render....in reality..there is no space between T3 and T1...they're linked together and the tower is just between them!

That's concourse 3. Apparently initial work on it has already begun. It's detached from concourse 1 (sh. Rashid) and concourse 2 (emirates) and is positioned between 2 and the exhibition center.

here's what it'll look like when its done:
http://www.flytampa.org/shots/omdb_term1.jpg

What I heard is that Dubai International Airport will be only dedicated to EMIRATES.

Al Maktoum International will be for all other airlines.

Well, I read that Emirates will only base operations out of Dubai International Airport and will not have any service to Al Maktoum International Airport. Of course, this may change once Al Maktoum International Airport opens. But, I have never heard about DXB being used solely for Emirates.

i will try to upload photos for both Jabal Ali and Dubai airport, if u can go to the ait port show u can see how they r going to look

Luv the expansion of the airport!!!
GO DUBAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

does anyboudy knows the name of the architect?!
tnx!

^^ Aeroport De Paris ... mind you. ;)

Emirates unviels delevery date for first A380 which will be July 28th

www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/06/05/224484/emirates-reveals-delivery-date-for-first-a380.html

Read today that Emirates will take delivery of its first Airbus A380 by end of July. Think the number of aircraft to be delivered are down though, so Emirates won't receive as many of the A380 as first thought. For this year and next year anyway, I believe.

http://i31.tinypic.com/rqxied.jpg

Emirates' first A380 photographed outside of the hangar at Airbus' Hamburg facility. Photocredit: Airbus/Christian Brinkmann.

^^nah, thats a cessna

^^ Lovely little thing huh :laugh:

Satellite image from 23 April 2008:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7027/croppedbd1.jpg



Dubai is very, very amazing city. :)
It's the eight wonder of the world :banana:

From where you have this satellite image? This isn't from Google Earth, isn't it?

Dubai is very, very amazing city. :)
It's the eight wonder of the world :banana:

From where you have this satellite image? This isn't from Google Earth, isn't it?

The image was obtained by Hollie Maea from Digital Globe; not Google Earth.

^^ Thank you so much:)

Dubai World Central International Airport (project)

http://www.aspelund.org/images/dfs/1.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0cCI0Ma21E6iD/610x.jpg

Completly wrong thread.

why are you posting these pictures in here?

why are you posting these pictures in here?

Because this is the project of Dubai World Central International Airport (status: under construction), and the name on this forum is
"#PROJECT: DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANSION" :)

but this is not the same project, this thread is about the expansion of the existing airport, the pics you posted are from a different project called dubai World Central International Airport or something like that, we have an extra thread for it here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=167888

A very insightful read on GN on DXB and JXB:

http://gulfnews.com/business/General/10218851.html

but this is not the same project, this thread is about the expansion of the existing airport, the pics you posted are from a different project called dubai World Central International Airport or something like that, we have an extra thread for it here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=167888

Ok, I'm so sorry for this picture. I can delete them, if you want. :)

any one can upload a photos here? i was in the airport show and i have a photo of what the airport will look a like, plz send me PM with ur e-mail adress so i can send u all

any one can upload a photos here? i was in the airport show and i have a photo of what the airport will look a like, plz send me PM with ur e-mail adress so i can send u all

Here are hte photos...curtosy of hussamb

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Emirates will make first JFK flight August 1st, two months befor schedule.

www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/06/09/224530/emirates-to-perform-first-a380-flight-to-new-york-in-august.html

thanx abdoooz i know it took alot of ur time, if u want i have Jbal Ali Airport too ;)

What will the new terminal look like, I wonder.

Emirates will make first JFK flight August 1st, two months befor schedule.

www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/06/09/224530/emirates-to-perform-first-a380-flight-to-new-york-in-august.html

true...here it is on gulfnews


http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10219736.html

And if that wasn't proof enough, here it is on arabianbusiness.com

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/521525-emirates-to-fly-a380-non-stop-to-us

Would someone be able to do some kind of map of the airport or an aerial picture with all the concourses and terminals labled including T2? Because im very confused as to where everything is.

Good idea! It would be nice to understand where everything is located to get an idea about what the airport is becoming. It would also be nice if that map-maker would include the Dubai Metro line and the station locations as well as the location of the Airport Tunnel.

A Satelite aerial view of Dubai would show them all.

http://www.gulfnews.com/images/08/06/09/9_jun_old_pics_airport_23_5.jpg

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What will the new terminal look like, I wonder.

there are a photos of what the new terminal will look like, and terminal 3 will be for ematest airline

Dar Al-handasah is building terminal 3

Yeah. Thanks.

I can say that I have used the old terminal. The one you had to walk in from the runaway. :D

ahh i do remember that. With the luggage collection being in the terminal now used for checking in luggage (even though thats in the extended part as much as i can reacall).

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Great photos!
I can say that I have used the old terminal. The one you had to walk in from the runaway.
ahh i do remember that. With the luggage collection being in the terminal now used for checking in luggage (even though thats in the extended part as much as i can reacall).
Does T3 have airbridges now? Is it going to be closed or renovated? I might use it one day to fly to Kish if I dont go via Tehran.

Does T3 have airbridges now? Is it going to be closed or renovated? I might use it one day to fly to Kish if I dont go via Tehran.

I beleive you are talking about T2....it is the one which goes to Kish. And it doesn't have air bridges.

^^ Yer thats what I meant sorry. Thanx

Terminal 2

* Airblue (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar)
* Ariana Afghan Airlines (Kabul, Kuwait)
* ATMA (Baghdad)
* Bexair (Bahrain)
* British Gulf International (Baghdad)
* Caspian Airlines (Ahwaz, Tabriz, Tehran-Imam Khomeini)
* Condor (Frankfurt) [seasonal]
* Donbassaero (Donetsk)
* Eastline Airlines (Kabul)
* Eastern SkyJets charter service only
* Expo Aviation (Trivandrum)
* Falcon Express (Bahrain, Doha, Riyadh, Kuwait)
* Fars Air Qeshm (Qeshm, Tbilisi)
* Finnair (Helsinki) charter service only
* Great Wall Airlines (Manchester, Shanghai)
* Hainan Airlines (Beijing, Luanda)
* Iran Aseman Airlines (Bahrain, Bushehr, Gheshm, Lar, Shiraz, Tehran)
* Iraqi Airways (Baghdad, Basra)
* Jubba Airways (Mogadishu)
* Jupiter Airlines (Baghdad, Basrah, Erbil)
* Kam Air (Jeddah, Kabul, Kandahar)
* Kish Air (Gheshm, Kish)
* LatCharter (Riga)
* Mahan Air (Tehran-Imam Khomeini)
* Mihin Lanka (Colombo)
* Nasair (Asmara)
* Pamir Airways (Kabul)
* Pars Air (Tehran)
* Royal Jet (Almaty)
* Safi Airways (Kabul)
* Silk Way Airlines (Baku)
* South Airlines (Baghdad)
* Tenir Air (Kabul)
* Turkmenistan Airlines (Ashgabat)


List of Airlines operating in T2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_International_Airport

New Al Majlis VIP Terminal opens 1st July.

Question......
what is the new construction in dubai airport which is near dubai airport exhibition buildings??? is it the new concourse 3...
if it is...do anyone know how will the passenger access to it....by new terminal or ternimal 1 or 3??
that's all ^_^

Question......
what is the new construction in dubai airport which is near dubai airport exhibition buildings??? is it the new concourse 3...
if it is...do anyone know how will the passenger access to it....by new terminal or ternimal 1 or 3??
that's all ^_^

Yes...that is concourse three...and I beleive access would be through Terminal 3 ofcourse....

This airport has a Terminal 1 and a Terminal 3, but how come there is no Terminal 2?

There is a Terminal 2. It is located on the other side of the airport, away from Terminal 1 and 3.

Dubai Airport Terminal 3 launch date likely to be decided in August
By Leslie Wilson Jr, Sports Editor
22 July 2008, 00:07


London: Dubai Airports, the operator of the emirate's airport facilities, plans to decide by August-end a date for the opening of Dubai International Airport's new Terminal 3, which aims to meet the demand of the city's rapidly growing air traffic.

Terminal 3 is currently undergoing extensive testing prior to its intended opening later this year.

"We are in the middle of an extensive testing programme at Terminal 3. We are testing passenger flow, baggage delivery, the gates, just about everything. We are hoping to regularise the issue and iron out glitches, if any. By the end of August, we will be in a better position to make a decision on when the Terminal will be ready for use," Dubai Airports' chief executive officer Paul Griffiths told Gulf News at Newbury on Monday.

The new terminal boasts the most modern technology, including self-check bag drops as well as self-check-in passenger areas, he said.

Plans

Elaborating on the airport's expansion plans, where Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 will play central roles, Griffiths said: "The main objective is to increase the existing airport capacity from 33 to 60 million passengers per year, which we hope to achieve by 2010. This will keep us going for the next five years and assist in the transition to the new airport at Jebel Ali."

"Our desire is that the 60-million passengers who travel or transit through Dubai International Airport are given a slice of what Dubai is about, and that is top class service. The size of the terminal, located under the main apron of and taxiway and will link directly with Concourse 2, will expand and improve service levels considerably," he said.

Griffiths, the former managing director of London's Gatwick Airport, said he was enthused to be part Dubai's development strategy for 2015, by which time it aims to become the world's biggest airport with a capacity to handle 120 million passengers annually.

"Quite simply, the government's desire is to make Dubai International Airport the best in the world," said Griffiths.

"They have a free-thinking approach to development and a single purpose. The new facilities are not just about modern technology, but will be focus more on services," he added.


http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/07/22/10230760.html

This airport has a Terminal 1 and a Terminal 3, but how come there is no Terminal 2?

There is no arabic number for 2. the counting system goes 1, 3, 7, 8, 9,11

There is no arabic number for 2. the counting system goes 1, 3, 7, 8, 9,11

But... 2, 4, 5 and 10 are all Arabic Numerals.

This airport has a Terminal 1 and a Terminal 3, but how come there is no Terminal 2?

if you read the post 374...just 4 posts before yours...you'll see a list of airlines that use terminal 2

But... 2, 4, 5 and 10 are all Arabic Numerals.He was being sarcatic ;)

any pictures of terminal 3?

Hey, i heard this terminal is set to open in the third week of September.
Here's an update:-
http://www.dubaiairport.com/NR/rdonlyres/3EECA76C-4A2A-4C82-8560-

^^ where is the update?

http://www.dubaiairport.com/NR/rdonlyres/3EECA76C-4A2A-4C82-8560-

Ah, that clears it all up...

EmirateAirline380, I am not sure about you, but the image you posted appears as a small white box with a red X in it.

You may want to try using ImageShack (http://www.imageshack.us/) or TinyPic (http://tinypic.com/) to host the images.

I think he meant this pic
http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/TopMenu/News+and+Press/Arab+News/15000+volunteers+register+for+T3+trials.htm

This looks very nice. I noticed that the terminal does not include all the fake palm trees found in the other terminal(s). It is nice to see a different type of landscaping instead of the overly-used palm tree.

But, I am worrying about the seats. Where will everyone sit?

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/443/t3airsidefacilityqg5.jpg (http://img107.imageshack.us/my.php?image=t3airsidefacilityqg5.jpg)

The head of Dubai Airport, said that this airport (Terminal 3) will be comparable, or even better than the Burj Al Arab, but although its nice, its definetly not better than one of the best hotels in the world.

he probably meant compared to other airports.

Mid October soft opening is the latest date providing baggage and back end systems finally integrated.
This is looking like a fairly firm date, certainly the most realistic since T5 scared DCA into dropping all deadlines :lol:.

Face81 has been to Terminal 3. He posted this at the UAE Aviation News and Discussion Thread (Part 2) thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=585185):

Going to be taking part in test runs of DXB's T3 this weekend. Woohoo! :D

Woohoo!!!

There is absolutely no cheesy arabian decor in T3! :D No plastic palms, "sand print" carpets, arches, midnight skies and cloth flame-torches :)

It's very very modern and sleek and shiny. It looks impressive, though the duty free area is a little on the small side and so is the arrivals hall/passport control :runaway

quick question for all the Dubai airport lovers out there. is there any transport connection between the Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports?

quick question for all the Dubai airport lovers out there. is there any transport connection between the Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports?

No public transport except taxi from Dubai Airport to Abu dhabi airport.
If you book Etihad, there is a free ride from Sheikh Zayed road to Abudhabi airport and also return but the frequency is low

Over 2,200 volunteers participate in Dubai Airport Terminal 3 trial run
Staff Report
13 August 2008, 13:38


Dubai: Dubai Airports has conducted the first major operational trial at Dubai International's Terminal 3. The advanced trial follows a series of basic trials that were conducted over the past few months.

The exercise attracted over 2,200 volunteers from a cross-section of the UAE's society, with many participants turning up at Terminal 3 with families and friends. Designed to simulate typical airport operating scenarios, the exercise was the first of a series of trials involving participation from the general public.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, attributed the successful execution of the trial to the enthusiasm and involvement of the public. "The response from members of the public to the operational trials programme has been overwhelming, right from the beginning. I thank all the volunteers who signed up for the trials and, in particular, all those who contributed to the success of the first trial with their active participation. We appreciate the involvement of the volunteers very much and hope they will be back for upcoming trials."

The trials simulate typical airport operating scenarios to test the new facility's systems and processes, as well as the preparedness of the staff. The tests are expected to help the Dubai Airports' management team to detect any shortcomings and take corrective action, as well as ensure smooth operations at the new facility from day one.

As part of the first major trial, volunteers men, women, the elderly and children - acted as passengers travelling to a number of destinations. The 'passengers' moved through the facility in order to test traffic flow, way-finding signage, and other scenarios specific to the airport's many strategic partners, such as the police, immigration and customs, as well as the passengers.


http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/08/13/10236780.html

terminal three should open mid october

Don't know if it has been brought up before, but work has already started on a Terminal 4.

Don't know if it has been brought up before, but work has already started on a Terminal 4.

yeah...they've dug a huge whole over there... seen it a couple of times during the bus ride to the plane!!

I beleive it is the same contractor...Al Naboodah!

btw...who will be using T4?

Terminal 3 will open in October
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter
20 August 2008, 15:31


Dubai: Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DIA), which will more than double the current passenger handling capacity, will open for exclusive use by Emirates on October 14, Dubai Airports said yesterday.

The airport's operator said the new facility will be opened to its full capacity in four phases to ensure that systems and processes are working smoothly.

Various parts of the terminal are currently undergoing trials using dummy passengers as Dubai Airports is keen to avoid the type of chaos that marred the opening of London Heathrow's Terminal 5 in March after its baggage system failed.

At one million square metres of space, the facility is nearly double the size of Heathrow's new terminal.

The baggage handling system at the new Dubai terminal is one of the largest in the world, Dubai Airports said. The length of the baggage belt is 90 km and it can handle 15,000 bags per hour.

The new terminal, which is underground, will also ease the congestion at Terminal 1. Emirates, which accounts for over 50 per cent of operations at Terminal 1, is expected to eventually shift its operations to the new terminal and other facilities being built as part of DIA's $4.5-billion expansion.

"Terminal 3 and the associated development represent a much needed expansion of Dubai's aviation infrastructure. The new facility will play an important role in supporting Dubai's economic progress, and reaffirm the city's image as an emerging global aviation hub," Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, said in a statement yesterday.

Dubai Airports conducted the first big operational trial involving over 2,000 volunteers on August 9. As many as 3,000 volunteers will participate in a similar trial scheduled to be conducted later this month, and a similar number will take part in another major trial in Sep-tember.

"We want to make absolutely sure that all the systems and processes at Terminal 3 are working smoothly and that customers experience nothing short of world-class facilities and service when they use the new terminal. It is precisely for this reason that we have decided to make Terminal 3 fully operational in phases," Dubai Airports chief executive officer Paul Griffiths said.

DIA, used by 123 airlines linking 210 destinations, is operating beyond its capacity of 25 million passengers a year. It expects to handle 40 million passengers this year compared to about 34 million in 2007.

Modern facilities

Check-in counters: 220
Baggage belts: 14
Underground parking: 2,600 spaces
Contact gates: 26
Passenger loading bridges: 59
A380 gates: 5



http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/08/20/10238673.html

My friend said that it will open for public by October

$4.5bn Terminal 3 to open Oct. 14
by Dylan Bowman on Wednesday, 20 August 2008

The much-anticipated $4.5 billion Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport is scheduled to open from Oct. 14, Dubai Airports said on Wednesday.

The airports operator said the terminal, for the sole use of Emirates airline, will be opened in four phases.

"Terminal 3 and the associated development represent a much needed expansion of Dubai's aviation infrastructure," Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Airports, said in a statement.

"The new facility will play an important role in supporting Dubai's economic progress, and reaffirm the city's image as an emerging global aviation hub."
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Once fully operational the terminal will nearly double the airport’s capacity from 34 million passengers a year to 60 million.

The terminal is specifically deigned to cater to Emirates' fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and will boast 25 gates for the A380.

The airline has placed the largest order in the world with a total of 58 set to be delivered in the coming years.


http://www.arabianbusiness.com/528408-45bn-terminal-3-to-open-oct-14 (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/528408-45bn-terminal-3-to-open-oct-14http://)

a picture of the new terminal dated July 28th 2008.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/-/-/1379048/L/

I just came back from Terminal 3 Concourse 2 Trial.... It was amazing...Starting from the car parking area...to the Metro Station....to the Terminal itself!!

The terminal is really good... I was a business class passenger... I loved the fact that you can checkin your baggage yourself...without being at a counter...

The whole departures and arrivals area is underground...I really liked it...

The Business lounge is amazing....it is really big..more than half of the 4th of floor and the other half is for the First Class Passengers... The hotel and health club are on the 5th and 6th Floor...They even have a swimming pool at the health club which is really good!!

The Duty Free is big....on the 3rd Floor....where the gates are.....

The arrivals is really well laid...Passport control have around 50 Counters...if not more....baggage reclaim is just after it....and you dont' do feel the walking done...!! Really good...

If any of you guys have a chance to do the next trial...do it!

The whole departures and arrivals area is underground...I really liked it...

Is there any natural light in this area?

Are there windows near the ceiling? If so, how will people look out the windows to watch their plane before boarding?

^^ I think he's talking about the entering and leaving the Airport (as in check in, bagagge collecting atc), not the boarding area.

I really want to participate in the next trial. Does anybody know how i can?

I really want to participate in the next trial. Does anybody know how i can?

go to the below link.....


http://www.efast.ae/Trials/VolunteerRegistrationForm.aspx


register your details there...you'll get 5,000 bonus skywards miles if you participate :-)

I recommend anyone who can participate to do so....it is really a good experience to be one of the first people to see the terminal....and actually not needing to fly....

Is there any natural light in this area?

Are there windows near the ceiling? If so, how will people look out the windows to watch their plane before boarding?

^^ I think he's talking about the entering and leaving the Airport (as in check in, bagagge collecting atc), not the boarding area.

yeah i'm talking about the the checkin area....I was a business passenger...so I really didn't see the economy checkin part.


As for the arrivaals, the whole passport control and baggage reclaim area...is underground!

I registerd for fun just to see what would happen, and they notified me to come, to bad Im in europe

Second trial successful at $4.5bn Terminal 3
by Andy Sambidge on Sunday, 31 August 2008


It's all systems go for Dubai's International Airport's $4.5 billion Terminal 3 after the second of three trial runs proved successful.

The second exercise on Saturday involved some 3,000 volunteers from the public and was focused on testing the whole spectrum of systems, processes and services at the new terminal, particularly those related to the transfer of passengers to connecting flights.

The trials are being conducted ahead of a phased transition of operations to the new terminal from October 14.
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Airport chiefs say the ‘soft’ opening of the Emirates Airline-dedicated terminal will be implemented in four phases, ensuring that systems and processes are working to the highest standards of efficiency, enabling customers to make their way through the facility as easily and speedily as possible.

The third and final trial is scheduled to take place in late September.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said: “A considerable percentage of our passenger traffic comprises transit passengers and their numbers are set to increase substantially over the coming years.”

Once fully operational the terminal will nearly double the airport’s capacity from 34 million passengers a year to 60 million.

The terminal is specifically deigned to cater to Emirates' fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and will boast 25 gates for the A380.

The airline has placed the largest order in the world with a total of 58 set to be delivered in the coming years.


http://www.arabianbusiness.com/529512-second-trial-successful-at-55bn-terminal-3

hey, i've got loads of photos of the new airport at the dubai aviation thread.

can u post them

^^ He mentioned the name of the thread he posted them. ;)

^^guy in duabi or Altind can you give me the link I tried to search it but couldn't find it

Here is a link to the thread: UAE Aviation News and Discussion Thread (Part 2) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=585185).

Here is a direct link to the page where the images were posted: Page 41 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=585185&page=41).

Cheers for that.:cheers:

Emirates unveils T3 transfer plan
by Andy Sambidge on Friday, 05 September 2008

Emirates is to initially move 15 per cent of its operations to Terminal 3 when the new $4.5 billion facility at Dubai International Airport opens next month.

The plan will free up more space for other carriers at the congested Terminal 1.

The first Emirates flight to take off from the new terminal will be the Doha-bound EK843, using an Airbus A330-200, the airline has announced.

Terminal 3 will be operational on October 14 and will be opened in a phased manner. In the beginning, Emirates will move all its GCC and Americas services, or 40 flights a day, accounting for 15 per cent of the airline's operations.

In the second phase, flights to the rest of the Middle East and Africa will be moved to the new facility. This will take the number of services to 99 daily flights or 37 per cent of all flights.

Services to Europe will be moved in the third phase, taking operations to 168 daily flights.

The fourth and final phase will cover flights to South Asia, East Asia and Australasia and bring the total to 269 flights every day, Emirates said in a statement.

Terminal 3 has been built for exclusive use by Emirates and has five gates to handle the A380 superjumbo.

The airport is currently used by 123 airlines and links Dubai with 210 destinations.

Terminal 1 expects to handle 40 million passengers this year compared with about 34 million in 2007.

^^

hahaha...I fly most of the time to Doha...I hope i'll be flying this flight! :-)

What surprised me is that only 15 percent of the operations are moving to the new terminal in October. I always had the impression that everything would move all at once. But, now that I think about it, it would be a huge (and possibly disastrous) attempt to undertake.

Are there any predictions as to when the two other phases will take place?

It might be difficult for people who have connecting flights to get from one terminal to the other quickly...

If flights to australia leave from T3 and you arrive at T1, sometimes the turnaround is only 45mins, hopefully there will be a tunnel of some kind to get these people through quickly.

It might be difficult for people who have connecting flights to get from one terminal to the other quickly...

If flights to australia leave from T3 and you arrive at T1, sometimes the turnaround is only 45mins, hopefully there will be a tunnel of some kind to get these people through quickly.

no...it won't be difficult...they are directly connected together... There is a gate just under the control tower....I guess they'll be checking your boarding pass before they let you pass through!!

I saw it...in T3 they even have signs to T1.

ah, thats good then.

Imagine, hahhaa, imagine having to leave T1 via a 25Dhs taxi and then re-enter a few metres away at T3...hahaa that would be funny. Or quite probable. Since it's Dubai. And anything is possible. In Dubai that is. Anything. Even stupid shit like that. Anything. :sleepy:

Imagine, hahhaa, imagine having to leave T1 via a 25Dhs taxi and then re-enter a few metres away at T3...hahaa that would be funny. Or quite probable. Since it's Dubai. And anything is possible. In Dubai that is. Anything. Even stupid shit like that. Anything. :sleepy:


well what if the passenger doens't have a visa ...how will he get out ...hahaha :p

Imagine, hahhaa, imagine having to leave T1 via a 25Dhs taxi and then re-enter a few metres away at T3...hahaa that would be funny. Or quite probable. Since it's Dubai. And anything is possible. In Dubai that is. Anything. Even stupid shit like that. Anything. :sleepy:

You ok fella??

I guess thats when he becomes illegal.:lol:

whats the current status of employment.. since t3 delayed to oct.. r they still recruiting or recruitment over .. on sep 5th 2008,i herad my friend sayin he was already selected and awaiting his job visa.. any ideas on when they are planning to issue..

Hey does anyone know what this rendering is? Its not Terminal 3, what is it???

http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/1_option1persair.jpg

Also i don't understand this. When terminal 3 opens it will be only for Emirates, but when concourse 2opens it is also going to be dedicated to Emirates. So Emirates will have Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 just for itself??

And also Concourse 3 is only for the A380, but will other airlines using the A380 be allowed to use it or will it only be for Emirates again. Emirates is going to have Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Concourse 3 to itself! Whatabout the other airlines??
And another thing, when is the Cargo mega terminal meant to open?

Here are some pics i found of the different concourses.
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/4_option1persconcour.jpg
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/5_option2persapron.jpg
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/6_option2persland.jpg

Also i don't understand this. When terminal 3 opens it will be only for Emirates, but when concourse 2opens it is also going to be dedicated to Emirates. So Emirates will have Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 just for itself??

What I want to know is what is the difference between a terminal and a concourse. This was discussed a little before, but I do not recall ever receiving a definite answer.

And also Concourse 3 is only for the A380, but will other airlines using the A380 be allowed to use it or will it only be for Emirates again. Emirates is going to have Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Concourse 3 to itself! Whatabout the other airlines??

Remember that Terminal 3 is not yet open. But, A380s still fly in and out of Dubai several days a week. The other terminals (if I am not mistaken) were retrofitted to handle the A380. So, other airlines will not have to use any Emirates-only terminals if they are using the A380.

Hey does anyone know what this rendering is? Its not Terminal 3, what is it???


new terminal2

We had a terrible experience at the last trial. Can't believe how ill-organized they were! Well, a lot of other passengers had a smooth experience so i'm sure our experience doesn't truly reflect their capability.

What was really surprising was that most of their staff looked like they just got out of school! I guess they're really short on trained people and are pretty much hiring big time. Some of those kinds were doing a good job too :)

Gotta wait and see how things pan out when they will be at full capacity.

^^ Actually, I bet that most of them just got out of school !

new terminal2

That explains alot. But is their really a demand for this? I mean Terminal 2 only handles like 1.5 million passengers. They really don't need something this big unless demand increases, or they move more airlines into Terminal 2.

Terminal 2:-
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/1_option1persair.jpg
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/images/6_option2persland.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7692/dsc00648lt4.jpg
Terminal 3
I also understand where Concourse 2 will be. From this picture.
The back building in the picture with the control tower is Terminal 3. Its in the back attached to the Control tower. This has finished contruction and is opening this month.


Concourse 3
The Building in the front of the picture is concourse 2. This has begun construction and is expected to finish is 4 years. Directly connected to terminal 3, the 950m-long concourse 2 will be dedicated exclusively to Emirates. The building will include a multi-level structure for departures and arrivals at Dubai Airport incorporating 27 contact gates and 59 passenger-loading bridges.

Additionally, there will be a direct connection to Sheikh Rashid Terminal located at the control tower structure. There is also a 300-room hotel and health club that will include both five and three star rooms. A further 10,000m² of commercial space will be home to the Dubai Duty Free retail outlet and various restaurants. The retail space will be arranged in the form of a 450m-long shopping street and will be managed by Dubai Duty Free (sales of over $1bn are expected by 2010).

Concourse 2 will include five aerobridges capable of handling the new Airbus A380 Superjumbo. The two concourse buildings will be linked via these airbridges enabling transiting passengers to move freely between the two buildings.

This is meant to be the arrivals hall of Terminal 3, its going to be underground.
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Maybe this is getting too confusing. Here's something from this website.
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dubai/

DUBAI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3
Located beneath the taxiway area and directly linked with concourse 2, terminal 3 incorporates an innovative design that promotes simplified, easy passenger flow (inbound and outbound) and decreases walking distances across the terminal. This is the stark difference between the existing terminal 1, which is linked to the concourse (Sheikh Rashid Terminal) via a tunnel, and terminal 3. The design of the terminal by Aéroports de Paris (ADP) is in the shape of an airplane wing and is 1km long.

Terminal 3's features include a multi-level underground structure measuring 300m x 350m, first class lounges and dedicated counters, restaurants, 180 check-in counters and 2,600 underground parking spaces. The terminal will also add 15,000m² (161,400ft²) of retail space to the airport.

The departures and arrivals halls within the terminal will be located 10m below the apron and taxiways. Passenger orientation will be heightened by maintaining visual contact with the landside through a fully glazed facade at one end and concourse 2, with its bright naturally lit atrium at the other.

The terminal incorporates two levels of vehicle parking that is planned within a landscaped area, enabling uninterrupted views of terminal 3 and concourse 2 from the airport road. A commercial centre will be built around a roof-lit central atrium in the parking area.

CONCOURSE 2
Directly connected to terminal 3, the 950m-long concourse 2 will be dedicated exclusively to Emirates. The building will include a multi-level structure for departures and arrivals at Dubai Airport incorporating 27 contact gates and 59 passenger-loading bridges.

Additionally, there will be a direct connection to Sheikh Rashid Terminal located at the control tower structure. There is also a 300-room hotel and health club that will include both five and three star rooms. A further 10,000m² of commercial space will be home to the Dubai Duty Free retail outlet and various restaurants. The retail space will be arranged in the form of a 450m-long shopping street and will be managed by Dubai Duty Free (sales of over $1bn are expected by 2010).

Concourse 2 will include five aerobridges capable of handling the new Airbus A380 Superjumbo. The two concourse buildings will be linked via these airbridges enabling transiting passengers to move freely between the two buildings.

CONCOURSE 3

The third concourse was included in the expansion programme to accommodate the increased number of passengers at Dubai Airport from the new A380 Superjumbo. Dubai airport will be one of the first airports to have regular visits from the first A380s in service.

Concourse 3 will be a scaled-down version of concourse 2, incorporating climate-controlled lounges. It will have 27 contact gates, of which 12 will be for the A380. The two concourses will be connected via electric buses. Concourse 3 will also be connected to the public levels of T3 by an automated people mover and also a service tunnel for baggage transfer.


So basically they have 2 different buildings underconstruction. 1 has finished which is Terminal 3, and 1 building is stilll under construction (Concourse 3).

Concourse 2 will be connected to Terminal 3, BUT Concourse 3 will be connected to Terminal 3 with electric busses, a service tunnel, and an automated people mover.

Very confusing....

Concourse 2 is already built (the current Terminal 3)

Dubai airport expansion project is No.1 on the list of favorites as far as projects are concerned.....You guys are all so damn lucky to be in dubai....the airport rocks big time.....some really stunning pics you ol gotr there....could someone get pics from that bridge connecting the airport terminal to god knows what?

Here's some pics of the new Terminal 3 operational testing that took place today.

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When are the 2 airports going to be inter-connected by the proposed building in the middle?

When are the 2 airports going to be inter-connected by the proposed building in the middle?

Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are already interconnected....

you don't need to go outside to get into the other!

There is only a security point to check if you have a connecting flight and need to go to the other terminal

This is Terminal 3, although they won't open for another week, Emirates airline have put up pictures of the new Terminal and from the pictures the airport looks amazing. Definetly a 5 star airport.
Here are the pictures from tge Emirates airline website.

Check In

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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First Class Lounge

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What I want to know is what is the difference between a terminal and a concourse. This was discussed a little before, but I do not recall ever receiving a definite answer.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think terminals are buildings in an airport that have their own check-in and baggage claim areas, while concourses are parts of the terminal. Concourses can be separate buildings, but they don't have their very own check-in/baggage facilities. Instead they share it with the terminal. I think.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think terminals are buildings in an airport that have their own check-in and baggage claim areas, while concourses are parts of the terminal. Concourses can be separate buildings, but they don't have their very own check-in/baggage facilities. Instead they share it with the terminal. I think.

Well tHat explains alot. Concourse 2 is Terminal 3.

Concourse 3 is a new building, but will only be connected to Terminal 3. So i guess its like an extension of Terminal 3, to double its size. One thing i really don't understand is that the gates in Terminal 3 are numbered between:-

Gates - 201 - 232

which although makes perfect sense, theirs only 1-60 gates in Terminal 1. That means that they left a gap of 140 gates???? Where did they go? Maybe they left those gates for further expansion but then won't this confuse passengers transfering between the two terminals. :wtf:

Also in Terminal 3, a great thing they've done is that they built a skytrain to get you from the check in building to the main departure's building. So, they're two ways of getting from the check in building to the departures building. Either through the main trasfer tunnel, or easily use a skytrain.
Now all they need to do is connect the skytrain to every terminal, INCLUDING Terminal 2, and they will have an exellent airport.

Here's a map of Terminal 3, to make things easier to understand:-

http://www.emirates.com/ae/english/Images/Terminal_3_interior_map_tcm277-368296.pdf

Terminal 3 looks great!
Thanks for posting them, EmiratesAirline380.

One thing i really don't understand is that the gates in Terminal 3 are numbered between:-

Gates - 201 - 232

which although makes perfect sense, theirs only 1-60 gates in Terminal 1. That means that they left a gap of 140 gates???? Where did they go? Maybe they left those gates for further expansion but then won't this confuse passengers transfering between the two terminals. :wtf:



they renamed the gates for Terminal one from 101 to 160......

A concourse is the building that houses the boarding gates, the final exit point before boarding the aircraft - the Terminal houses arrivals/departures, passport control, duty free a row of Asian-looking people sleeping on the floor.

^^ :rofl:

I will be in dubai in december and arriving in terminal 3, is it complicated to transfer to terminal 1 or is it logical, any help???

they renamed the gates for Terminal one from 101 to 160......

But why are they confusing passengers. And where are 1-60. Couldn't they just label it easier.

I will be in dubai in december and arriving in terminal 3, is it complicated to transfer to terminal 1 or is it logical, any help???

it is so easy....they are interlinked together...just show your ticket/boarding pass and they'll let you in!

Thats after you take a taxi ride through the terrible traffic...

^^
you don't need to go outside to take a taxi....you don't even need to pass through passport control...

there is a gate between T1 and T3 just under the control tower.....i saw it during the trial...it is on the Duty free floor!

good article in gulf news

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10250800.html

I can hardly wait to visit T3 in March 2009. I hope my flight from Europe and then to Asia will be operating to/from T3 :)

more pics

http://www.gulfnews.com/gngalleries/galleries/10250804.html

Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport set to open on 14th October 2008

Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year when fully operational, Emirates Terminal 3, scheduled to open on 14th October 2008, promises travellers the perfect start to an amazing journey from this avant-garde airport.

The terminal is being opened in phases and the first phase commencing 14th October will see flights arriving and departing to destinations in the GCC namely Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Damman and Riyadh and in the Americas namely New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Toronto. The second phase will open flights to the Middle East and Africa. Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, the Far East and Australia will be serviced in later phases.

Emirates offers a large buffet of choices when it comes to checking-in for the flight. The car park greets travellers with 1,870 slots and a full 4500 m2 check-in hall with 18 counters that cater for both standard and oversized baggage. Passengers can check-in their luggage at the car park well in advance of the flight and go back home, only to arrive back in time for the flight.

Alternatively, passengers can access the On Line Check-In option at www.emirates.com from their homes or offices, and when they arrive at the terminal for the flight, simply drop off their bags at one of the Self Service Kiosks and collect their boarding passes. Or, travellers could choose to directly check in, with or without baggage, at one of the 60 Self Service Kiosks dotting the terminal.

Passengers can also check-in the traditional way ? by arriving at Emirates Terminal 3 three hours in advance of the flight for Economy Class travel and two hours for First and Business Class ?through 126 manned counters at Economy; 32 at First and Business; and 10 for Skywards premium members.

A new porter service, with minimal charges, has been introduced to save passengers the trouble of carting their own luggage.

Children travelling alone have access to dedicated lounges at the check-in, departures and arrivals levels. These lounges have experienced staff and are replete with reading and drawing materials, TV, video games and light refreshments to keep the little ones enjoyably engaged throughout their journey.

Two Special Needs Lounges in the terminal have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs and travellers with physical challenges. Baby strollers are available at both check-in lounges while information desks and helpful Emirates Airport Services staff will be on hand to answer all passenger queries. Passengers can grab a bite or chill out with friends at the ten food outlets in the terminal, ranging from popular brands of coffee shops and fast foods to international cuisine. And if you have time before the immigration process, why not begin the hunt for that perfect gift in the 4800 m2 expanse of retail space that includes three Duty Free shops?

There are 50 immigration counters, 38 traditional and 12 e-gates after Economy check-in and 10 traditional and four e- gates after First and Business. Passengers are swiftly through to the concourse, even during peak times, and ready to indulge in the splendours offered at Emirates Terminal 3.

Concourse 2, with 670,000 m2 of space, equivalent to 120 football fields, ushers travellers to a whole new world of luxury with premium lounges, retail and spa therapy, 14 restaurants, and two hotels. From here, passengers conveniently board an Emirates aircraft through the 26 gates, including five A380 gates, and fly away to their destinations.

Road signage clearly marks the entrance to Emirates Terminal 3. Access for Economy Class passengers is from the main kerbside. First and Business Class passengers have a dedicated kerbside entrance at the First and Business Class check-in area.

The Emirates Terminal 3 complex includes the car park, Terminal 3, where passengers check-in for their flights and Concourse 2, which houses the premium lounges, retail and shopping areas and the gates from where passengers board their flights. Emirates Terminal 3 also includes Concourse 3, which is currently under construction.

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Welcome back Parisian Girl!

Thanks for posting the images.

Thank u LoverOfDubai :) You're welcome :cheers:

DIA to handle 75 million passengers annually by 2015
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter
Published: October 10, 2008, 00:27


Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DIA) aims to handle 75 million passengers annually by 2015 and the emirate will continue with its multi-billion-dollar aviation infrastructure projects despite a global economic gloom, a senior official said on Thursday.

As part of the ongoing $7-billion expansion plan, DIA will open the swanky Terminal 3 for exclusive use by Emirates on Tuesday.

When the whole project is completed by 2011, the airport's passenger handling capacity will grow to 75 million, said Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports, the state-owned company that manages Dubai's airport facilities.

DIA, which is ranked 20th in the world by passenger numbers, will be operating to its full capacity within seven years, Griffiths told reporters during a tour of Terminal 3.


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The new terminal will increase the airport's capacity to 60 million passengers a year from about 40 million now.

"The new Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International will make a significant contribution to the far-reaching strategic plan and the vision for Dubai's future," Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said in a statement.

The facility is expected to play a major role in the emirate;s goal of attracting 15 million tourists in 2015.

Emirates, which operates about 265 flights a day, will shift all its operations to the new facility by December in phases.

In the first phase starting from next week, all Emirates will move its GCC and Americas services, or 40 flights a day, to T3. In the second phase, all Middle East and Africa flights will be moved.

Services to Europe will be moved in the next phase, taking operations to 168 daily flights, or 60 per cent of all Emirates' services. The fourth and final phase will cover flights to South Asia, East Asia and Australasia.

Caution

Dubai Airports is keen to avoid the kind of troubles that hit London Heath-row's Terminal 5 opening in March when the baggage system failed and scores of flights were cancelled.

Griffiths said the T3 opening is being done in phases so that the airport is able to fix "glitches and bugs" without any disruption to services.

"In a complex facility like this, not everything will work as planned. We are being cautious," he said.

Dubai's ambition to be a major global aviation hub will see billions of dollars being invested in airport infrastructure over the next few years.

The centrepiece of this ambition is Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali that will start functioning next year.

The Jebel Ali airport is part of the $33-billion aviation and logistics hub called Dubai World Central. It will have a capacity of between 120 million to 150 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo per year when fully developed.

Asked if Dubai will end up creating overcapacity, especially in the light of the current global economic slowdown, Griffiths said: "This is a very long-term investment proposition and to interrupt it because of some blips in the financial markets would be a mistake."

He insisted that air travel has seen continuous growth and "we are going to have to build the airport infrastructure at the rate we are currently building to keep pace with that overall growth".

Griffiths said that in other parts of the world, people have "regretted" abandoning airport expansion plans because those projects later had to be completed at a much higher cost.

"Airports that have panicked and stopped investments at times when traffic has dropped suddenly have almost universally regretted that. So our strategy is to remain on course and to continually invest to expand both capacity and the quality of service," he said.

DIA is now used by 123 airlines and links Dubai with 210 destinations. Terminal 1 expects to handle 40 million passengers this year compared with about 34 million in 2007.

Using Dubai's hub position, Emirates is also rapidly expanding its network and buying new planes. The new budget airline, FlyDubai, will start operating next year and has plans to fly to 70 destinations eventually.

"Dubai is in a unique geo-centric position, where we have by default become the world's most significant hub. The logical pairings of cities in the world that can be served via Dubai has changed.

"We are merely consolidating that position seeing the future possibilities," Griffiths said of the city's transformation into a major transport hub.

Other airports and airlines within the region "would love to take some of the market share of what Emirates and Dubai Airports are achieving," he said.


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Link sent to me by Emirates :

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I hope the screens in T3 will show the current boarding/departure times and not 30 seconds the EMAAR or some other company logo and then times of flights arrived/departed hours a go or to do so in the next couple of hours.



... basically everything apart the flight you will depart or are expecting for guests to arrive, not before wating a couple of minutes in front of the monitors anyway.

I can't wait for this Terminal to open tomorrow!!!! Terminal 1 looks like a junk yard compared to this.

Oh wow! This terminal looks very very very nice

I hope the screens in T3 will show the current boarding/departure times and not 30 seconds the EMAAR or some other company logo and then times of flights arrived/departed hours a go or to do so in the next couple of hours.



... basically everything apart the flight you will depart or are expecting for guests to arrive, not before wating a couple of minutes in front of the monitors anyway.

I know. Things at Terminal 1 were a mess, and still are. But one thing i've always wondered is, that even though their are so many passengers inside Terminal 1 (Concourse 1), how come when you look at the concourse from the outside, most of the parking bays are empty?

why are you complaining from Terminal 1? I never ever faced any problems there....I think it is still one of the best in the world!! If not the best! ofcourse when T3 opens it is gonna be better

^^ people like to exaggerate, the place is crowded but Ive never faced anything !

^^ I know what you mean, i've been through it millions of times, and never had any problem. Except the time when they lost my artificial leg - but that was partly my fault as I didn't have my name tag on it and they had to search through thousands of legs in Lost & Found and eventually found my leg after what seemed like a decade!

oh and compare this to T5 in london...

Looks way better than Heathrow's Terminal 5, which is very very over-rated! Im looking to flying here within 2 weeks inshalla :)

Here are three images of the exterior of Terminal 3 taken for Gulf News on 14 October 2008 (http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/10/14/10251927.html):

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The first Emirates flight EK843 Dubai-Doha, an Airbus A330-200 with 136 passengers, four in First, 27 in Business and 105 in Economy Class was flagged off from Gate 213, on time at 2.15 pm.

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On day one, besides flight EK843, other flights scheduled for departure from Emirates Terminal 3 include EK845 to Doha, EK857 and EK859 to Kuwait, EK839 to Bahrain, and EK817 to Riyadh.

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Emirates flight EK2926 Jeddah-Dubai was the first flight to arrive at Emirates Terminal 3.


Now for a question:
As you can see in the second and third images, the entrance to Terminal 3 is not connected to Terminal 3.
Is there an underground tunnel for the passengers to access the terminal?
I am sure the answer is "yes," but I just wanted to be sure.

It must be since the check in level is all underground under the apron, so the walk cant be that far

Of course it is underground, same as in existing Terminal 1.

Please, where cam i find AL MAKTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT thread?

Terminal 1 only has a walkway located underground.
Terminal 3 has the checkin desks, baggage carrousels, customs, etc. located underground. the concourse building houses DDF, a hotel, lounges and gates.

Please, where cam i find AL MAKTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT thread?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=167888

Whats the size of Terminal 3? I heard its the largest single terminal in the world.

haha, look at the massive scale of Dubai's Terminal 3:

http://www.gulfnews.com/images/08/10/14/14_bs_terminal3_new3_5.jpg

And look at Abu Dhabi's Terminal 3, looks smaller than my house.

http://www.airport-technology.com/contractor_images/abu-dhab-airports/2-abu-dhabi-airport.jpg

Terminal 3 is largest airport terminal in world, has more than 1,500,000 m2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal

nice to hear terminal 3 is running smooth, and ready for phase 2

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10253005.html

What happens when the new airport gets built.Will this place still be used as much?

basically emirates, and partner airlines move to new one

Terminal 3 is largest airport terminal in world, has more than 1,500,000 m2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal

I thought Beijing's Capital is!

I thought Beijing's Capital is!

It used to be, until October 14th.

basically emirates, and partner airlines move to new one

wait i thought, that Emirates will stay at Dubai airport, and other airlines will move to Al Maktoum airport.

Second phase of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport poised to take off

20-Oct-2008

With the first phase of flight operations from Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International proceeding as per plan, Emirates is ready to launch the next phase from the new terminal on Tuesday at 2pm. Flights to Europe will take off in the third phase, escalating operations to 168 daily flights or 60 per cent of all Emirates services.

After launching flights to countries on its GCC and Americas network in the first phase from the new terminal, the second phase involves Emirates launching flights to the rest of the Middle East and Africa, increasing operations to 99 flights a day, 37 per cent of all the airline's flights.

All flight numbers in the 200, 700, 800, 900 series and any extra flights on these routes will now depart and arrive at Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. The first Emirates flights in phase two are: EK903 to Amman and EK913 to Damascus departing at 2pm. The first flight to arrive at Emirates Terminal 3 will be EK912 from Damascus at 2.50pm. In the first five days of operations, Emirates Terminal 3 handled 86 flight departures, 87 arrivals and 36,000 passengers. More than 47,300 pieces of luggage have been handled by the baggage system, which is the largest and of underground systems in the world.

http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/news/editorial/Dubai-Airport-1224483889031.html

wait i thought, that Emirates will stay at Dubai airport, and other airlines will move to Al Maktoum airport.

Emirates will definately move to new airport, by then they should have all there 777, A380, and A333 aircraft deliverd bringing the total aircraft in its fleet in excess of 220 wide bodys, not including their freighters which will also use the new airport. It's widely expected Emirates will order some new 747-800's at the next Dubai Airshow, whcih could be deliverd by then aswell. Dubai Airshow will surely see more A350 orderd, and maybe a 777 replacement. FlyDubai, Emirates low cost sub will start using new airport in Spring, and they have over 50 738 on order.

Basically with that kind of expansion, they need the new, and bigger airport to support an airline that big. Dont forget the A350,s will replace older aircraft, and expand the airline even more. Tim Clarke said Emirates goal is to have around 600-650 wide bodys by 2020, which will make it one of the biggest airlines by seat count in the world.

any picture of T3?

basically emirates, and partner airlines move to new one

No, Emirates will stay in Dubai International Airport. Al Maktoum International will be used by other airlines. As it will be a cargo hub, Emirates SkyCargo might move to the new airport, I have no idea about Emirates SkyCargo. But Emirates clearly made it public that they won't move their commercial passenger flights to the new airport.

The 3rd phase of moving flights to Terminal 3, which will include flights to and from Europe, will be on 28th October. I will be on the first EK122 Istanbul-Dubai flight using the new Terminal 3. Emirates' codeshare partners will use the old Terminal 1. At least for now.

what happened to the plan of the glass roof which planes would run on, with airport under it.

No, Emirates will stay in Dubai International Airport. Al Maktoum International will be used by other airlines. As it will be a cargo hub, Emirates SkyCargo might move to the new airport, I have no idea about Emirates SkyCargo. But Emirates clearly made it public that they won't move their commercial passenger flights to the new airport.

The 3rd phase of moving flights to Terminal 3, which will include flights to and from Europe, will be on 28th October. I will be on the first EK122 Istanbul-Dubai flight using the new Terminal 3. Emirates' codeshare partners will use the old Terminal 1. At least for now.

yeah, thats what i heard too. I think it was Emirates Airline's, Tim Clark, who said that, Dubai should completely shut down Dubai Airport, and move everything to the new airport. But i guess they found out, that, moving and completely shuting down DXB would be a loss, so they will keep both airports, and DXB will be exclusive to Emirates Airline, and Al Maktoum airport will be for all the other airlines, including FlyDubai which will be based their.

They are not building the biggest, most expensive, most advanced airport on the face of this earth just to let other airlines use it, and Dubai's Emirate's will stay at the old, and out dated one. Hello, a little common sense guys.:bash:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Maktoum_International_Airport

By the way, Hong Kong's Cathy Pacific moved there whole operation to there new airport over night

They should move everything to the new airport. Without the old one their would be no hight restriction on the SZR and the Creek area. Deira would be more attractive without the noise and it would be safer.