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Initially, the airport was rudimentary—a single terminal, a solitary sand runway that required flattening before each flight. Yet, that modest strip marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Within a year, the airport was operational, serving as Dubai’s gateway to the world, a testament to visionary leadership and a willingness to invest in the future.
Explosive Growth and the Need for Expansion
Fast forward 65 years, and Dubai’s airport—Dubai International (DXB)—has morphed into the world's second busiest airport. Its sprawling complex, featuring three terminals and capacity that has already far surpassed its designed limits, mirrors Dubai's meteoric rise as a global hub for tourism, finance, and trade.