Summary
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the busiest and most advanced airports in the world. It serves as a critical hub for global travel, connecting over 240 destinations across six continents. Operated by Dubai Airports, it is a key pillar of Dubai’s position as a major global transit and business hub.
Dubai airport history
1963: Construction of the airport started.
1966: The Airport opened with one 2800 m runway and one terminal.
1970s: A new terminal was built, and the runway was expanded to 3800 m.
1984: The second runway opened.
1998: Terminal 2 built.
2007: Runways were expanded to accommodate the Airbus A380.
2008: Terminal 3 opened.
Features:
- Location:
- Situated 4.6 kilometers (2.9 miles) east of Dubai’s city center in the Al Garhoud district.
- Strategically positioned to serve as a global transit hub.
- Passenger Traffic:
- Consistently ranked as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, handling over 80 million travelers annually.
- Serves more than 240 destinations across six continents with over 100 airlines.
- Terminals:
- Terminal 1:
- Primarily serves international flights.
- Known as the “Sheikh Rashid Terminal,” it is a hub for most international carriers.
- Terminal 2:
- Handles regional flights and low-cost carriers.
- Used for flights to the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
- Terminal 3:
- Exclusively for Emirates Airlines and Qantas flights.
- One of the largest terminals in the world, featuring luxury lounges, extensive shopping areas, and world-class amenities.
- Terminals 1 and 3 are interconnected via a secure transit area.
- Terminal 1: