#PROJECT: AL MAKTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL)

[Tony 90]

Yes, I believe that Azur Air have flights going into DWC from all over Russia on a daily basis at that time of year. Maybe Aeroflot want a piece of the action?

[Henrik_Flottmann]

I once heard, that the upgrade for Al Maktoum got pushed back to 2018.
But now we are there and there are no upgrades, at least at I know.

Does somebody got some info. Somebody close enaugh to take a peek and make a picture?

[EmiratesAirline380]

Originally Posted by Henrik_Flottmann

I once heard, that the upgrade for Al Maktoum got pushed back to 2018.
But now we are there and there are no upgrades, at least at I know.

Does somebody got some info. Somebody close enaugh to take a peek and make a picture?

In the middle of video, Paul Griffiths says the expansion is in its final stages with 24 new boarding gates.

https://www.facebook.com/DubaiIntern...type=2&theater

[Henrik_Flottmann]

Originally Posted by EmiratesAirline380

In the middle of video, Paul Griffiths says the expansion is in its final stages with 24 new boarding gates.

https://www.facebook.com/DubaiIntern...type=2&theater

SO I guess after that, the big upgrade will start, to make the Al Maktoum International Airport the biggest in the world. Or at least the first Phase of the plan.
Hyped

[Henrik_Flottmann]

And so it begins. Hype is getting real:

Ahmed bin Saeed launches the tender of the biggest single value contract for the future mega airport in Dubai "Al Maktoum International Airport"

https://twitter.com/DXBMediaOffice/s...87614724878337

[GeneratorNL]

Ahmed Bin Saeed launches the tender of the biggest single value contract for the future mega airport in Dubai

Thursday, October 18, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai Aviation Sector Board, announced the recent launch of the Substructure Package Tender by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP). This Package forms the biggest single value contract issued to date for Al Maktoum International’s future airport, “The Largest Airport on the Planet”.

This package consists of over 1.7 million square meters of connected basement footprint to house the future services of the airport such as, People Mover Tunnels, Baggage Handling Systems, Ground services road network and other back of house technical and support facilities.

The Package will include the foundations, basement walls, columns, basement slabs and top slabs for the first 2.7km long concourse, West Terminal Building, Short Term Car Park and the Staff Car Park with a depth exceeding 18 meters underground and around 5.5 million cubic meters of concrete to be poured.

“An unprecedented scale. Maybe the biggest ever released in its category” His Highness mentioned in a statement. “We are targeting an award by early next year. More is yet to come and everyone is looking forward to a busy 2019”.

Following the official start of construction back in July 2016, the site is quite busy with progress being well underway and exceeding 90% for the Site Grading and the Logistics packages. Activity is ramping up aggressively further to the award of the Enabling Works package earlier last summer and the contractor is already mobilized with ongoing progress on site.

DAEP envisage for Al Maktoum International to be the airport of the future and the biggest in the world, accommodating a staggering 130 Million Passengers per annum in its first phase of opening in 2030. Its ultimate capacity will be able to accommodate over 260 Million Passengers annually reinforcing His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, long lasting vision for Dubai to become the Aviation Capital of the World.

Source: http://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/media-c...-in-dubai.aspx

[Emarati2009]

260 Million Passengers

[noir-dresses]

I'm a bit confused, one concourse at DWC should approximately handle 65 million pax a year.

If DXB can handle 100 million pax, or 120/130 maximum if they push the limits.

Then DWC would need two councorses to at least handle 130 million for a smooth move from DXB.

Unless only EK, and FZ are moving to DWC. FZ could also use the newly expanded existing 28 million terminal at DWC.

[marcato]

The layout with four concourses continues!
But they look much better now!

[Henrik_Flottmann]

https://www.pixelreality.co.uk/al-maktoum

Sadly a little bit to late, because it showes the old design, but I just found a nice webside with some pictures and a Video.

I think even if it is the old one, you will surely be able to compare them pretty good. There will surely be some things which are the same in both designs.

Looks pretty nice to me

[gevorika78]

Open now

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...t-dubai-south/

[isicman]

Al Maktoum International jet fuel pipeline on track for Q1 2020 completion

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/ener...020-completion

[isicman]

Dubai’s airport planners have delayed construction of the Phase Two Midfield Terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) for five years, as apparent difficulties in raising finance and sluggish scheduled airline traffic continue to dog the airport’s immediate future

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-n...five-years?amp

[EmiratesAirline380]

Originally Posted by Henrik_Flottmann

https://www.pixelreality.co.uk/al-maktoum

Sadly a little bit to late, because it showes the old design, but I just found a nice webside with some pictures and a Video.

I think even if it is the old one, you will surely be able to compare them pretty good. There will surely be some things which are the same in both designs.

Looks pretty nice to me

Looks incredible. I can't wait to see the day when DWC is fully built and EK is running a massive hub there.