Dubai
International Airport is considered the Middle East’s
premier and busiest airport. In 2001, despite the impact
of global events, it registered a 10% growth in passengers
throughput which totaled 13.5 million. The ACI traffic statistics
have ranked Dubai International Airport as one of the fastest
growing airport in the world.
Anticipating
the travel demands of the 21st century, the Dubai Department
of Civil Aviation commenced a US$540 million expansion program
in 1997 which was completed with the opening of the Sheikh
Rashid Terminal in 2000. Dubai International Airport at
present has the capacity to handle 22 million passengers
annually.
However, according to projections, 30 million passengers
are expected to use Dubai International Airport by 2010.
With these figures in mind, the Department of Civil Aviation
is set to begin the 2nd phase of expansion costing US$ 2.5
bn in the first quarter of 2002 to be completed by 2006.
This phase will include Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Concourse
3. (For details check Future Plan).
Remarkable
growth for Dubai International Airport – 16 million
passengers register a 18% growth in 2002
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