Dubai Airport 1980-2010

The secret of Dubai Airport's success and growth lies in several factors, most notably its strategic location; the massive expansion of Emirates Airline; open skies policy; and, most importantly, the talent that runs the airport and their ability to meet the challenges.

Mohammed Abdullah Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

Highlights

Dubai Airport (1980-1990) New headquarters for dnata
New runway
Dubai Airport promotes tourism
Dubai Airport (1990-2000)
Successive expansions
Industrial sector promotes the aviation industry
Dubai Airport in the big league
Dubai Airport Cares
Dubai Airport 2000-2010
The concept of Airport City
A matter of time
Aviation exhibitions … a quality addition
Enhancing gains
Next huge task
Towards Jebel Ali
Growing demand for fuel
Opening of Terminal 3 and Concourse 2
Two Runways
CAT III A... landing in 'poor visibility'
Baggage handling system at T3
98 million passengers by 2020
Flying amidst turbulence