Dubai Eyes Closure of DXB Airport After Mega-Hub Transition

Dubai Eyes Closure of DXB Airport After Mega-Hub Transition

Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff – Dubai International Airport (DXB), a titan among global aviation hubs, could be facing retirement as the emirate sets its sights on a future dominated by a new mega-airport. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths hinted at the possibility of DXB’s closure in a recent interview, citing the impending completion of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. Al Maktoum, boasting a capacity […]

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Dubai International Airport (DXB), a titan among global aviation hubs, could be facing retirement as the emirate sets its sights on a future dominated by a new mega-airport. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths hinted at the possibility of DXB’s closure in a recent interview, citing the impending completion of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport.

Al Maktoum, boasting a capacity five times greater than DXB’s, is envisioned as the sole mega-aviation hub for Dubai once the transition is complete. This shift, anticipated to occur within a decade, would pave the way for a significant redevelopment of the prime land currently occupied by DXB in Al Garhoud.

The decision to potentially close DXB stems from limitations