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Al Maktoum International Airport
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Imtiaz Developments Acquires AED 2B Downtown Jebel Ali Plot
Imtiaz Developments has committed AED 2 billion to a plot in Downtown Jebel Ali — one of Dubai's most strategically positioned emerging districts — as the wider market enters a more measured phase and investors refocus on infrastructure-linked locations.
26 Mar 2026
Dubai Mega Projects Transforming the Skyline in 2026
Dubai's 2026 mega projects — Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, Expo City Dubai, the AED 18 billion Metro Blue Line, and Al Maktoum Airport expansion — are reshaping the emirate's skyline and long-term urban strategy.
13 Mar 2026
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan: The Vision Taking Shape
Forty years ago, Dubai was a trading port with a modest skyline. Today it is a global metropolis of 3.5 million people. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and D33 Agenda chart the course for what comes next — an AI-native city unlike any on earth.
6 Mar 2026
DXB Sets Passenger Record With 95.2 Million in 2025
Dubai International Airport (DXB) processed 95.2 million passengers in 2025, the highest annual total ever recorded by any international airport. Forecasts project 99.5 million in 2026 as the 100-million milestone comes into reach.
12 Feb 2026
Dubai Megaprojects 2026: 13 Developments Reshaping the City
Dubai has never been a city that stands still. A new wave of Dubai megaprojects — from the world's largest airport to a forest-living community — is about to take the city into its most ambitious era yet, defined by smarter infrastructure, sustainability, cultural depth and
16 Jan 2026
Middle East Aviation 2026: Dubai Leads the Gulf Hub Race
Gulf aviation is entering 2026 with its biggest hubs adding routes, completing terminals, and pushing sustainability commitments. Emirates expands UK capacity, Hamad International's expansion is done, and Dubai's $35B Al Maktoum airport targets 2032.
4 Jan 2026
Dubai's 2033 Plan to Become the World's Most Liveable City
Dubai has announced a sweeping AED 18.3 billion plan to become the world's most liveable and healthiest city by 2033, with major initiatives spanning green infrastructure, education, aviation, healthcare, sports, and financial reform — all approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
4 Nov 2025
UAE Tourism GDP Hits $70.1 Billion in 2024
The UAE's tourism sector contributed AED257.3 billion ($70.1 billion) to the national economy in 2024 — 13% of GDP — surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 26% and ranking the country among the world's top seven destinations for international visitor spending.
29 Sep 2025
DXB After Al Maktoum Airport: What Happens to Dubai's Hub?
Dubai Airport (DXB) will cease operations once Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is complete, says CEO Paul Griffiths. DWC will be five times larger than DXB and become Dubai's primary global aviation hub — freeing up the current DXB site for redevelopment.
9 Jun 2025
Al Maktoum International Airport Phase 1 Set for 2032
Phase one of Al Maktoum International Airport is on track for a 2032 opening, bringing capacity for 150 million passengers a year and four concourses — setting the stage for the eventual closure of Dubai International Airport.
8 May 2025
Al Maktoum Airport Underground Train: 20-Minute Ride
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) will feature an underground train system connecting eight concourses, with journeys taking 15–20 minutes. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths made the announcement at Arabian Travel Market 2025. Phase one targets 130 million passengers
1 May 2025
Etihad Rail High-Speed Train: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 Min
Etihad Rail has unveiled a 350 km/h electric high-speed train connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes. The network spans six stations, carries 400 passengers per trip, and is projected to deliver AED 145 billion in economic benefits to the UAE over 50 years.
23 Jan 2025
Dubai Population Growth 2024 Hits Six-Year High
Dubai added 169,104 residents in 2024, reaching a total population of 3.832 million — the highest annual growth since 2018, when the emirate gained 215,000 residents, according to the Dubai Statistics Centre.
15 Jan 2025
Dubai Approves Record Dhs 272 Billion Budget for 2025–2027
Dubai has approved its largest-ever budget: Dhs 272 billion in spending over 2025–2027, backed by Dhs 302 billion in projected revenues. Nearly half the funds go to infrastructure — roads, bridges, the new Al Maktoum Airport, and a Dhs 30 billion drainage overhaul triggered by
30 Oct 2024
Dubai Aviation Sector to Add $53.4B to GDP by 2030
An Oxford Economics study commissioned by Emirates Group and Dubai Airports projects Dubai's aviation sector will generate $53.4 billion in GDP and support 816,000 jobs by 2030 — representing 32% of the city's total economic output, driven by airport expansion and the D33
25 Oct 2024
Emirates SkyCargo Orders 5 More Boeing 777 Freighters
Emirates SkyCargo has placed a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2026. Combined with existing orders and fleet extensions, Emirates will operate 21 Boeing 777Fs by December 2026, cementing Dubai's role as a global
22 Oct 2024
Dubai 2040: Flying Taxis, Mega Metro, 7.8M Population
Dubai's population is forecast to reach 7.8 million by 2040 — surpassing Sydney — as the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan rolls out flying taxis, a 140-station metro, Palm Jebel Ali, and one of the world's largest airports.
19 Oct 2024
Dubai Mega-Projects Set to Transform the Skyline
Dubai is redefining its skyline with a new wave of mega-projects more ambitious than ever. From Al Maktoum Airport's 260-million-passenger capacity to the world's tallest residential tower at Six Senses Dubai Marina, here are five developments set to reshape the city.
18 Aug 2024
MEBAA Show 2024 Dubai: 10th Edition at Al Maktoum
The 10th edition of the MEBAA Show is set for December 10-12, 2024 at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai — bringing together global business aviation leaders for networking, innovation, and industry-defining conversations across the Middle East and North Africa region.
14 Aug 2024
DXB Eyes 120 Million Passengers: Paul Griffiths
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has outlined plans to raise DXB's annual capacity from 98 million to 120 million passengers, including new lounges, smart gate relocations, and expanded commercial zones — all designed to keep Dubai International the world's busiest airport.
28 Jun 2024
Dubai Airport Targets 91M Passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport is targeting a record 91 million passengers in 2024, up from the previous high of 89.1 million set in 2018. DXB recorded its busiest quarter ever in Q1 2024 with 23 million passengers, an 8.4% year-on-year rise, driven by route expansion at Emirates
21 May 2024