Dubai International Airport is among the largest airports in the Middle East. It’s also one of the largest airports in the world and a key cargo hub in the region. The airport has seen remarkable growth in the past decade, which has also brought about the expansion of the home carrier, Emirates.
By 2019, the airport had served up to 86.4 million customers and connected to more than 240 destinations in six continents on more than 100 airlines. This has led to Dubai International Airport (DXB) a dynamic airport connecting the world.
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History of The Dubai Airport
Back in 1960, Dubai International (DXB) was founded as Dubai’s first airport. Then it only had a single 1,800-meter runway made out of compacted sand. The airport mainly served as a refueling stop for planes including those the size of a DC-3.
Today, the Airport has greatly grown both as an airport and an aviation sector as a whole. All thanks to Dubai’s leadership. Some of the strategic expansion and development projects through the DAEP include:
- The airport’s growth in terms of passenger and cargo handling capacity
- Increased number of plane movements
- An improved network of connected destinations
- Operational efficiency
- The addition of Terminal 2 increasing passenger capacity by 2 million
- The addition of Terminal 3, further increasing passenger capacity to 60 million.
Location of Dubai Airport
Firstly, Dubai International Airport is situated in the northwest of the city of Dubai. It has proximity to the sea and many hotels. If going to the Airport by car, use the E11 motorway. Alternatively, go for metros running to and from the airport.
Moreover, Dubai Airport location is in a built-up urban area, and to accommodate expected growth the Airport is complemented by the larger, yet distant, Al Maktoum International Airport.
lastly, to note, the vast majority of growth comes from Emirates. The airport has been a beneficiary of increased service by carriers around the world. This is a direct result of Dubai’s prominence as a tourist hub and a thriving business center.
Dubai International Airport Facilities
Dubai International Airport’s world-class facilities include:
- Concourse D: A $1.2 billion states of the art facility dedicated to all international airlines operating into Terminal 1
- Concourse A: The world’s only and largest purpose-built A380 facility. It is one of the three Concourses dedicated to Emirate’s airline.
Terminals of the Airport
The airport features three terminals:
- In the Airport there is Terminal 1 (Gate D)
- Terminal 2 (Gate F) is there too in the airport
- There is Terminal 3 (Gates A, B, C)
Fun Facts About the Terminals
- Terminals T1 and T3 found south of the runways
- T2 is situated north of T1 and T3
- The largest terminal is T3 and the main hub of Emirates
- Concourse D connects Dubai International Airport. It has connections to Terminal 1 via the ‘APM airport trains’ and to Terminal 2 with shuttle buses
- Gates B, C, and D are in close proximity to each other. To move between gates A and B use the ‘APM airport trains.
Dubai International Airport Climate
The climate here is basically the Hot Desert Climate typically found in the subtropics. It’s always a moment of unbroken sunshine all year round from the stable descending air and high pressure, with little or no precipitation.
In addition to this, the maximum temperatures range between 40°C to 45°C, particularly during summer.
Nearby Airports
Some of the superb alternatives for flying to or from Dubai International Airport include:
- Dubai Al Makhtoum International Airport (DWC)
- Sharjah (SHJ)
- Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Kish Island (KIH)
Getting to Dubai Airport
Firstly, from the Airport to Dubai’s city center is approximately 15 kilometers. If traveling by car, it will take you about 20 minutes to Dubai’s city center. Also, there is Public transport to travel to and from Dubai International Airport.
Tip: Using a taxi is the quickest, most comfortable, and convenient way to get to and from Dubai International Airport. The cost of a taxi ride is about AED 80.
Flights from Dubai Airport
- Emirates
- Flydubai
- SpiceJet
- IndiGo
- Turkish Airlines
Also, today, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world’s number one. This is in terms of:
- International passenger traffic
- As the third position in overall passenger traffic
- Cargo-wise, DXB is the world’s sixth-busiest airport. It averages 2.5 million tones of cargo annually
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Last but not least, in 2018, 63% of passengers used Dubai Airport. This justifies the airport’s position as one of the planet’s leading aviation hubs. Not to add-It’s a preferred transit point for international travelers and airlines alike.
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