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Construction is already underway: foundations for the new runways are being laid, advanced automated baggage systems are being tested, and contracts for buildings and systems are being awarded.
The End of an Era and the Dawn of a New Age
When fully operational, Al-Maktum International Airport will seamlessly replace Dubai International, likely within a few days, marking the end of an era but propelling Dubai into an entirely new dimension of global connectivity and influence.
This sprawling, hyper-modern airport, with its surrounding city of Dubai South, exemplifies Dubai’s relentless ambition: to build not just the largest infrastructure but an integrated ecosystem that secures its role as a world leader in travel, logistics, and innovation.