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Terminal 2 is smaller than Terminal 1, and caters to charter, business scheduled and cargo flights as well as regional flights from Iran and the surrounding CIS countries.
Terminal 2 is smaller than Terminal 1, and caters to charter, business scheduled and cargo flights as well as regional flights from Iran and the surrounding CIS countries.
Public transport is available in the form of taxis and buses both to and from the airport.
Public transport is available in the form of taxis and buses both to and from the airport.

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==History and Terminals==
==History and Terminals==
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''Dubai International Airport'' was built in [[1959]], when [[Sheik Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum]] first ordered its construction. It was inaugurated in 1960 with [[DC-3]] plane flights and was home to nine [[airlines]]. History
''Dubai International Airport'' was built in [[1959]], when [[Sheik Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum]] first ordered its construction. It was inaugurated in 1960 with [[DC-3]] plane flights and was home to nine [[airlines]]. History


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Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) (Arabic: مطار دبي الدولي) is the international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates.

The airport is a hub to , Emirates, Aswell as many local, smaller passenger, cargo airlines which include Dolphin Air , Falcon Expressr airlines Airlines with secondary hubs at the airport include, Jazeera Airways, British Gulf International Airlines, Iran Aseman Airlines, DAS Air Cargo , Iran Air, Aero Asia , African Express Airways and , Martinair . In 2006, the airport handled 28.7 million passengers and targets 33 million for the year 2007.[1] It is currently given a rating of four stars by Skytrax's airport grading exercise along with five other airports.[2] Dubai International Airport will be complemented by Dubai World Central International Airport, a new 140 km² airport that will help handle the influx of travelers well into the future. Situated three miles south east of Dubai city centre, the airport currently serves over 100 airlines and millions of passengers pass through its terminals every year. It is estimated that by 2010 the airport will need to be able to accommodate in excess of 50 million passengers on an annual basis.

The airport is currently undergoing an extensive expansion program which seeks to improve the facilties at the moment.

Dubai International Airport has two terminals, with a third opening in the near future. Sheikh Rashid Terminal or Terminal 1 is made up of 5 separate levels containing over 40 boarding gates and 36 passenger lounges. Other facilities in the Terminal include a health club, ATM's and banking services, a post office, a medical centre, a bar, dining and entertainment facilities, a hotel and Duty Free Shopping.

Terminal 2 is smaller than Terminal 1, and caters to charter, business scheduled and cargo flights as well as regional flights from Iran and the surrounding CIS countries. Public transport is available in the form of taxis and buses both to and from the airport.

History and Terminals

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Dubai International Airport was built in 1959, when Sheik Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum first ordered its construction. It was inaugurated in 1960 with DC-3 plane flights and was home to nine airlines. History

The initial airfield consisted of a 1,800 m compacted runway, an apron area, a small but adequate terminal building and a fire station.

Opened in 1960, the new airport was capable of handling aircraft up to the size of a DC-3.

1970s

In November 1970 an additional Sterling 2.7 million contract was finalised for the reconstruction of the runway, a new taxiway and the installation of new airfield lighting throughout. Work on the runway and taxiway was commenced in December 1970. All runway work plus the greatly improved lighting system was completed by the end of November 1971. Most importantly, this major reconstruction, including resurfacing the whole of the original runway, was carried out without any traffic diversions being necessary.


At the end of December 1971, the Dubai Air Traffic Control Unit assumed the responsibility for the 23 miles Radius Control Zone.


Renovation and improvements to the main level of the existing Terminal Building included a Bank, Post Office, Information Centre, Public Telex and Telephone services, Arabic Culture Exhibition, Computer Room, Snack Bar and lounge area. These facilities were completed and in use in March 1984. It is currently the main hub of the Dubai-owned airline, Emirates, and consists of two physically separate terminals (they are only accessible to each other via taxi). A third terminal, to be used exclusively by Emirates, is planned to open by the end of 2007.[3]

Statistics

Dubai International Airport has experienced extreme growth in the number of passengers, total freight, and total aircraft movements over the past decade. From 1997 to 2006, the number of annual passengers increased by 316%.[1]

Statistics for Dubai International Airport
Year Total Passengers % Increase Freight (tons) Total Aircraft Movements
1997 9,108,766 13.7% 414,468 112,816
1998 9,732,202 6.8% 431,777 123,352
1999 10,754,824 10.5% 474,779 132,708
2000 12,320,660 14.6% 562,591 141,281
2001 13,508,073 9.6% 610,867 134,165
2002 15,973,391 18.3% 764,193 148,334
2003 18,062,344 13.1% 928,758 168,511
2004 21,711,883 13.7% 1,111,647 195,820
2005 24,782,288 14.1% 1,333,014 217,165
2006 28,788,726 16.2% 1,410,963 237,258

Expansion

The Airport is currently undergoing a major expansion with the construction of Terminal 3 and new 60 meter wide and longer runway. This expansion will make the Airport fully Airbus A380 compatible.

The Airport will also undergo an expansion to allow two stations of the Green Line of the Dubai Metro to be built within the complex. One station will be constructed in Terminal 1 and the other in Terminal 3. The Metro system is not expected to be fully operational until 2010.

Dubai's government has announced the construction of a new airport in Jebel Ali termed Dubai World Central International Airport . It is expected upon completion to be the largest airport in the world by physical size, though not by passenger metrics. Construction is expected to finish by the year 2010.

The centre is to be developed in three phases and the level of automation for processing flower products will be enhanced over 5 to 7 years from a semi-automated system with manual sortation to a fully automated facility.

The total cost for the project for the first two phases is estimated at US$ 50m. The flower centre is scheduled for completion in end of 2005.

Airport Expansion Progress

Dubai International Airport Phase II Expansion Project is to provide additional facilities to accommodate the growing airport traffic, which is expected to cater for over 70 million passengers and 3.5 million tonnes of cargo per year. Dubai International Airport Phase II Expansion project includes new facilities to accommodate this rapid growth of both passengers and cargo.

The expansion project is providing additional buildings, airfield and ancillary facilities. This also involves the relocation and expansion of certain existing facilities and the construction of new support facilities. In addition, the infrastructure system at the airport is upgraded and expanded to cope with the additional demand, while maintaining safety, security, operational and functional requirements.

E-Services

Dubai International Airport introduced services online to facilitate and make it available 24 hour a day and accessible for all users. There are four services available online such as Al Majlis, Airport Pass Management System (APMS), Executive Flight Services (EFS) and Dubai International Hotel (DIH) reservation online service.

Al Majlis

Al Majlis Service is a special facility. It was established in 1998 at Dubai International Airport. Users of this service get specialized and personalized service. Al Majlis provides special check in, immigration and baggage clearance facilities. By this a passenger can quickly finish the travel formalities and is then escorted to the Sheikh Rashid Terminal by any transportation he choose, either bus or limousine.

=Airrport Passes Management (APMS)

Airport Pass Management System (APMS) is an application developed to automate the Pass Management process. This online registration service providing request for pass and access rights over the internet facilitates the pass process involving the concerned parties simultaneously integrating as part of a Dubai e-government solution.

Airport Car Parking

DCA provides vehicle parking services to companies and individuals registered with DCA. The enhanced e-services parking system is user-friendly and offer a speedy process and clear tracking of status for both internal and external users (customers).To apply for airport terminal 1 and 2 and staff parking cards.

Ahlan Services

Ahlan is a service consists of a luxury lounge and events counter located at terminal 1 arrival area. The lounge and the counter can be rented by any company or individual. Their facilities can be utilized to serve the guests. Events and Ceremonies Division (PR) is in charge for operating Ahelen services.

Ground Operations

Surface movement guidance and control system and markings Stand identification /taxiway guide lines/visual docking/parking guidance system

Nosewheel guidelines on taxiways and aprons. New eastern taxiway fitted with amber reflective center line markings. Nose in parking is mandatory. Exemption only given in special cases with specific authorization from ATC.

Turn onto the bay when the nosewheel is approximately in line with the bay centre line. Keep the flight deck over the convex curve of the turn-on guidance line on the fore side of the bay number from the direction of the approach using approx. 40 to 45 nose wheel steering angle.

Note1: To maintain a safe wing tip clearance from the adjacent aircraft it is essential that aircraft do not cut corner on the day centre line. Note2: Broken turn-on lines for DC10 and L1011 ; solid turn-on lines are for B747 and all other aircraft.

Airline Operations Data Services (AODS)

AODS services simplify, streamline and standardize the communication process between the airlines , ground handlers and DCA. AODS services will provide a self service platform to the Airlines & Airline Operators to submit and process all sorts of flight operations related requests to Airport Authority through web.

Using AODS services, Airlines & Airline Operators will be able to submit their flight schedules and various other requests online, check the status & progress of their request through web, get notification and confirmation to their requests through the state of the art technologies like instant auto SMS, Emails, fax confirmations etc.

Dubai International Hotel

For long-haul passengers or business travelers on tight schedules, rest and relaxation are luxury that can now be well afforded.

The deluxe five star Dubai International Hotel is located on the Arrivals level of sheikh Rashid Terminal and occupies a further 2 floors above that. Consisting of 88 beautifully appointed rooms. Ranging from Royal Suite to Deluxe rooms. All services, such as room and laundry services are available 24 hours a day. All rooms are equipped with an Interactive Television through which you can receive high speed internet access as well as place room service order.

Departures

Terminal 1

Check-in The Departures Hall offers 221 check-in desks with state-of-the-art 42 inch plasma screen providing bilingual displays of flight information and also guiding passengers to the desired check-in counters. A separate and dedicated check-in facility for Emirates First and Business Class passengers is also available.

Passport Control & E-gate All passengers proceeding to passport control need to have their boarding cards and passports in hand. The e-gate facility, newly introduced at Dubai International Airport, is also available here for quick passage. This is an advanced passenger clearance system that considerably accelerates the movement of traffic through electronic screening of passengers' data with the help of a smart card. The smart card carries all the relevant information about the holder. In order to obtain the smart card, passengers need to be above 17 years of age. They can register at the DNRD office on the first floor at Dubai International Airport in the Departures Building, Terminal 1.

Shiekh Rashid Terminal Services Quite commonly known as the 'Concourse', here one would find the main Dubai Duty Free, foodcourt, banking, internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, airport hotel, postal, lounges, and many more services.

Departure Hall Services This is the area used by both passengers and public to avail services such as ticketing, e-gate registration, Etisalat payment machines, foodcourt, and numerous other services Transportation Taxi Public transport service is very efficient in and around Dubai. Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hrs a day in the city and at the Arrivals Terminal.

These buses serve the most popular corridors in the city center with over 80 hotels and furnished apartments within easy walking distance. The bus service targets both residents and tourists.

Terminal 2

22 check-in counters incorporating state-of-the-art processing facilities 1,300 square metres of Dubai Duty Free designed by CIL, internationally renowned experts in the world of duty free shopping. Special bulk purchasing desk at the duty free. Banking facilities, ATM machines and restaurants. One first and business class lounge operated by Asseman Airlines.

Al Majlis

The Al Majlis is a special facility, which opened in 1998, at Dubai International Airport. Passengers using the facility get specialized and personalized service here. The Al Majlis provides for special check-in, immigration and baggage clearance facilities. A passenger can quickly finish the travel formalities and is then escorted to the Sheikh Rashid Terminal either by bus or limousine, whichever is requested for.

Any passenger wishing to use the Al Majlis can do so upon request and pay for the service. The booking for the Al Majlis has to be made 24 hours in advance. VVIP & VIP lounges These are situated in the centre of the Concourse opposite the Food Court next to Gate 14. Full service from catering to shower facilities, private office to dedicated entrance and exits available.

Transportation

Taxi: Public transport service is very efficient in and around Dubai. Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hrs a day in the city and at the Arrivals Terminal.


Shiekh Rashid Terminal Services

Quite commonly known as the 'Concourse', here one would find the main Dubai Duty Free, foodcourt, banking, internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, airport hotel, postal, lounges, and many more services. more...

Dubai Duty Free

Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and over the past two decades has grown to become one of the top three airport retailers in the world with a turnover that has risen from US$20 million (1984) to US$590 million (2005).

Employing over 1600 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing in the Middle East. Its founding principal of offering international travelers a wide range of quality merchandise and a high level of service in a shopper-friendly environment, still holds true to this day.

Offering over 35,000 product lines, Dubai Duty Free recorded over 13 million sales transactions in 2005, which is an average of 35,600 transactions per day. Consistent high sales during its 22 years of exceptional growth have helped it to become firmly established as one of the world’s travel retail giants. Currently ranked No3 in the world in terms of turnover, record sales year on year have long been the hallmark of Dubai Duty Free and the first half of 2006 shows that the operation is well on target for another bumper year. Half-year sales have reached an impressive US$323million, representing a 15 per cent increase on 2005. This has obviously been a great year so far and we are expecting annual sales to top US$670 million,” commented Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free. “The second half of the year will see the completion of some new and refurbished areas that we think will continue to add to the shopping experience.”


Airlines and destinations

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Cargo airlines

Incidents

  • On 3 July, 1988, Iran Air Flight 655, which was on a Tehran-Bandar Abbas-Dubai route, was shot down by USS Vincennes between Bandar Abbas and Dubai. 290 people were killed in this incident.
  • On 28 July 2001, a man named Djamel Beghal was arrested at Dubai International Airport while transferring from a flight from Pakistan to a flight to Europe. Beghal admitted to being part of the Paris embassy attack plot to UAE interrogators. The Al-Qaida suspect was taken to France, where he recanted parts of his statement. The plot was dismantled by French, Belgian, and Dutch authorities.
  • Part of the airport's Terminal 3 collapsed on September 28, 2004 during the construction phase.
  • On 17 February 2007, a Novair A330-200 made an emergency landing in an airport in the United Arab Emirates. The plane was flying from Phuket, Thailand to Copenhagen, Denmark with mainly Danish passengers. After takeoff from a scheduled intermediate landing in Dubai, the captain felt some strange vibrations in one of the engines and decided to shut it down. The landing went smoothly and no one was injured.
  • 12 March 2007: Biman Bangladesh Airlines Flight BG006 (LHR-DXB-DAC), carrying 236 passengers and crew, the nose gear of the Airbus A310-300 collapsed while accelerating down the runway[4]. Fourteen people suffered minor injuries in the accident at Dubai International Airport[5]. The aircraft came to rest at the end of the runway and was evacuated, but crippled the only active runway and forced the airport to close for eight hours, affecting 71 flights[6].
  • Hijackings: 2 with a total of 1 fatality.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/TopMenu/News+and+Press/Airport+News/DIA+registers+16.17+per+cent+growth+in+2006.htm
  2. ^ "Airport Star Ranking - 4 Star Airports". Skytrax. 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
  3. ^ http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/TopMenu/News+and+Press/Airport+News/DIA+Terminal+3+Concourse+2+to+be+ready+by+yearend.htm
  4. ^ "Aviation Safety Network Report". Aviation Safety Network. 2007-03-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |1= and |2= (help)
  5. ^ "Dubai Jet Accident Injures 14". CNN. 2007-03-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |1= and |2= (help)
  6. ^ Flight International 20-26 March 2007
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